Event Archives • Developmental Disability WA - DDWA

WORKSHOP for families: Approaching Adulthood

17th June 2025, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm: What do you need to know for your child with disability when they are 14-18+ years old? This popular workshop for family/carers will cover crucial questions and concerns frequently raised by families regarding…

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WORKSHOP for families: Understanding Guardianship and Administration

6th May 2025, 10 am – 1:00 pm: What do you need to know about Guardianship and Administration for your child with developmental disability as they approach 18 years of age, and beyond, when they become an adult? This workshop…

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WORKSHOP: What If I Die Tomorrow? – planning for your child’s future (EVENING)

papers on a desk with person's arm in image holding a pen to fill in forms with ceramic cup nearby.

15th April 2025, 6 – 8 pm: The family of a person with developmental disability often worry about their future, especially for when parents are no longer here. We have put together comprehensive booklets for parents to capture information about…

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WORKSHOP for families: Understanding Guardianship and Administration (EVENING)

8th April 2025, 6-8 pm: What do you need to know about Guardianship and Administration for your child with developmental disability as they approach 18 years of age, and beyond, when they become an adult? This workshop is for parents,…

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WORKSHOP for families: Approaching Adulthood (EVENING)

25th March 2025, 6 -8 pm: What do you need to know for your child with disability when they are 14-18+ years old? This popular workshop for family/carers will cover crucial questions and concerns frequently raised by families regarding Centrelink, NDIS…

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WORKSHOP for families: Approaching Adulthood (ONLINE)

10th April 2025, online 10am -12:30pm: What do you need to know for your child with disability when they are 14-18+ years old? This popular workshop for family/carers will cover crucial questions and concerns frequently raised by families regarding Centrelink, NDIS…

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WORKSHOP: What If I Die Tomorrow? – planning for your child’s future

papers on a desk with person's arm in image holding a pen to fill in forms with ceramic cup nearby.

SOLD OUT ~ 20th May 2025, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm: The family of a person with developmental disability often worry about their future, especially for when parents are no longer here. We have put together comprehensive booklets for parents…

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Workshop: An Introduction to Making Easy Read Documents

Workshop making easy read docs new session announced 18 Oct 2024

2025, 1st APRIL (9:30 am – 12:30 pm) – If you’ve ever struggled to understand complex information, you know the frustration it brings. Now imagine facing that challenge every day due to intellectual disabilities, low literacy, or language barriers. Making…

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WORKSHOP: What If I Die Tomorrow? – planning for your child’s future

papers on a desk with person's arm in image holding a pen to fill in forms with ceramic cup nearby.

SOLD OUT – next workshop will be open for registrations soon 20th March 2025, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm: The family of a person with developmental disability often worry about their future, especially for when parents are no longer here.…

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WORKSHOP for families: Understanding Guardianship and Administration

SOLD OUT – next workshop will be open for registrations soon 4th March 2025, 10 am – 12:30 pm: What do you need to know about Guardianship and Administration for your child with developmental disability as they approach 18 years…

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On the Couch event, Voting: What You Need to Know

Adults with intellectual disability ~ Please join us at the upcoming *On the Couch* event about Voting and what you need to know, presented by WA Electoral Commission with DDWA. At the event we will talk about: Who is invited:…

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WORKSHOP for families: Approaching Adulthood

25th February 2025, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm: What do you need to know for your child with disability when they are 14-18+ years old? This popular workshop for family/carers will cover crucial questions and concerns frequently raised by families regarding…

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Geraldton families – Learn about “What is Positive Behaviour Support”

FREE TRAINING: Zoom What is Positive Behaviour Support and how can change happen using a holistic approach? FREE TRAINING event: Geraldton, WA, for parents, family and carers. Do you support a family member, or a person with a disability who…

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The BIG PLAN: Workshops supporting the transition from school to a good life

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Empower Young Lives with “The Big Plan” Join us for a transformative workshop designed to help young people with disabilities transition from school to a vibrant, fulfilling life. Heather Simmons’ “The Big Plan” approach creates a supportive environment where families,…

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Workshop: An Introduction to Making Easy Read Documents

Workshop making easy read docs new session announced 18 Oct 2024

Once again – back by popular demand… 18th October 2024 (9:30 am – 12 noon) – If you’ve ever struggled to understand complex information, you know the frustration it brings. Now imagine facing that challenge every day due to intellectual…

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DAWA Summit: Living with Significant Intellectual Disability “What We’ve Heard…”

EVENT OPEN TO ALL: Please regsister to join us for DAWA’s Summit, Follow-Up Event: 22nd August 2024 (9am – 12noon): Floreat WA: Living with Significant Intellectual Disability: Challenging the Gaps “What We’ve Heard…” This event will further discuss the report’s…

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On the Couch: Being Safe Online – presented by Legal Aid WA

Adults with intellectual disability ~ Please join us at the upcoming *On the Couch* event… “Being Safe Online” – presented by Legal Aid WA. At the upcoming “Being Safe Online” On the Couch event for adults with intellectual disability, we…

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Workshop: An Introduction to Making Easy Read Documents

4th July 2024 (9:30 am – 12 noon) – If you’ve ever struggled to understand complex information, you know the frustration it brings. Now imagine facing that challenge every day due to intellectual disabilities, low literacy, or language barriers. Making…

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Side by Side Family Conference: Behaviour done differently – what makes a difference?

picture of parents and children at the side by side family camp where we had fun playing with colour outdoors

27th & 28th June 2024: Side by Side is excited to welcome parents to join them at this two day conference, where we will NOT be talking about NDIS! We will be talking about the good stuff. You will hear…

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Focus Group: supporting decision making for your family member 16+ years with intellectual disability

words read "Focus group: invite. Do you support your adult family member with intellectual disability with decision making?

We need YOU for a focus group Who: Adults of family member 16+ with intellectual disability When: Monday 22nd April 11am- 12.30pm Where: City West Lotteries House, 2 Delhi Street, West Perth WA What’s it all about? DDWA will facilitate…

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