With the state election on March 8, DDWA urge all political parties to commit to improving services for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. So far only the Greens, and to some extent the Nationals, have responded and shown…
Exploring how creativity can enhance lives At DDWA, we’re excited to focus on the benefits of art and music therapy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We’ve seen first-hand how these therapies can support growth, expression, and well-being. Based…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
This popular workshop (Thursday 23rd May 2024) will cover crucial questions and concerns frequently raised by families regarding Centrelink, NDIS and Medicare at this age. It’s especially important to know what you should start doing before your child turns 16. What do…
Donate to DDWA Image description: an image of two hands held together to form the outline of a love heart with a sun shining through the heart centre and the logo for “registered charity” beneath. As we approach the end…
What the Federal and WA government needs to do and what they need to spend more money on – 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025. We’ve created this book, designed in Easy Read format, that tells the WA State…
We at DDWA believe that everyone can communicate, regardless of their disability.
That’s why we are looking for 100 iPad’s to be donated so we can distribute them to people who cannot communicate verbally.
Can you help?
We’re rallying for increased funding for independent disability advocacy. Developmental Disability WA (DDWA) is a member of Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA), and we support the Speak Up! campaign. NOW is the time for the Australian Government to act! But we can…
Happy 2024 We have a vision for people with developmental disability and their families to have the same opportunities as the rest of the community. We’re here for you all year with information, advocacy, education, training and support for people with…
This is a snapshot of our popular workshop “AAC in Early Childhood Education – Supporting Children with little or no speech in Early Childhood Education K-2”. DDWA runs this a few time each year for people who work in early…
DDWA and D-Dads have joined forces to advocate for people with developmental disability and their families. D-Dads, a growing group of dads in leadership roles throughout Western Australia with a family member living with an intellectual disability, aims to raise…
DDWA are aware that many young people with a disability and their families are looking for ways to build their skills, so they can move into a home of their own. In April, we asked you to respond to our…
What We Do: Individuals & Families DDWA has been working with people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families for over 30 years. Set out below are our Services that we offer to our Members: Join today: Membership…
DDWA shares published Final Grant Report – DSC0062017 – Complex Communication Needs. Read the full Report.
Open Letter to the Prime Minister: Royal Commission must be accessible to people with intellectual disability
DDWA now offers NDIS Independent Support Coordination
Contact Anne Livingston today
