Our new web page focussed on resources and information to support parents/carers with intellectual disability and their supporters. At DDWA we provide information, resources and advocacy for parents and carers of children with developmental delay or intellectual disability. While our…
The consultation phase for the Review of the School Education Act 1999 has officially begun! Why? To identify opportunities to strengthen access and inclusion for students with disability. This is for everyone to comment on because your opinion matters about…
Have you heard about a Service for One ? This is a term used for a family member to become a registered NDIS provider for their loved one. Self managed or plan managed families may need to become a Service…
Yearly health checks are proven to lead to better health outcomes for people with intellectual disability (PwID). At a yearly health check the doctor (general practitioner/GP) checks everything from blood pressure to hearing and medications. People who aren’t getting a…
Applications are now open: open 28 August 2024 – closing Wednesday 25 September 2024, 5pm AWST Through a Department of Communities Grant, DDWA is offering sponsorship of up to $1000 to support *organisations and *groups to hold inclusive community events…
We are cautiously optimistic about the ongoing negotiations with the Department of Education WA and the Department of Social Services (DSS). These discussions are progressing well, and we expect to announce positive outcomes soon, including potential funding for our Specialist…
DDWA would like to share with our members the story of Toy Libraries Australia; to grow knowledge of Toy Libraries so that you know the very useful benefits that they offer to families. Toy Libraries Australia Amongst the collections of…
Office of the Public Advocate (OPA): We commend your Easy Read efforts. We commend the Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) in their efforts to make their service more accessible to people with intellectual disability and other cognitive impairments with Easy…
Updated news read blog here: https://ddwa.org.au/specialist-education-advocacy-service-for-families-in-wa/ – specialist education advocacy service now funded temporarily through to 30th December 2025. Dear Members and Supporters, It is with much frustration and disappointment that we advise you that our Specialist Individual Education Advocacy…
To provide recommendations to strengthen access and inclusion for students with disability DDWA Advisory Council members – a group of people with intellectual disability – are working with the WA Government to review of the School Education Act 1999. DDWA…
Listen Now: Recording of 6PR Interview. We are facing a critical moment in the fight to preserve vital support for families of children with developmental disabilities in Western Australia. Our Specialist Education Advocacy Service, a lifeline for many since its…
Opinion piece: by DDWA Board member, Alan Langford in today’s West Australian. OPINION Alan Langford | The West Australian Fri, 7 June 2024 As Federal, State and Territory governments consider and roll out their responses to the Royal Commission into…
In a critical moment for families of children with disabilities, Developmental Disability WA (DDWA) calls for urgent support to save our Specialist Education Advocacy Service from imminent closure on June 30th. The WA State Government has refused to provide funding…
Dear DDWA members and supporters, On behalf of the Board, Advisory Council and Staff, I would very much like to thank you for all of your advocacy to MP’s. Last week we were contacted by the Department of Communities’ Disability…
Like many other organisations in WA, DDWA has just lost most of our DSS (Department of Social Services) funding and many of our services will cease on the 30th June 2024, unless we receive immediate funding from another source. This…
Training support workers can be a collaborative effort between families and the support workers themselves. Here are some ways families can provide training to support workers: By actively engaging with support workers and providing them with the necessary training, resources,…
Finding the right support worker can help the quality of care and assistance for yourself or your loved one. There are a few different ways that you can find a support worker (SW), each with its own advantages and disadvantages.…
If you are thinking about self managing your NDIS funding or are already self managing then there are some great resources you can access to help you understand your legal obligations. This is a quick guide on things to consider,…
Please note this FAQ is currently being reviewed and updated If you’re new to your search for a support worker, here are some steps to consider getting funding for the assistance you need to support you/your family member with disability.…
Watch and listen here as our own Maxine Drake talks about the valuable work that we do here at DDWA with Sandra of Blooming Supports, producer of “Beyond Labels” podcast (May 2024). Maxine is one of our advocates at DDWA.…
