Maggie talks about Nominees
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How can families provide training to support workers?
There are many different ways to provide training on how to support support your family member with challenging behaviours. The most important thing is to ensure the supporter gets to know the person really well and the person feels safe…
What if I don’t have a behaviour support plan or funding, but I need help to support behaviour and aggression at home and school?
Even if you do not have funding for behaviour support there are lots of options to help you. You can access peer support through the DDWA peer support program called Side by Side. Side by Side also has a private…
How do I find a behaviour support practitioner?
Here are a few suggestions about how you can find a behaviour support practitioner that is right for you and your family You can ask other parents for suggestions from their own experiences with behaviour support providers. You could consider…
What is behaviour support & Why do we need it?
Behaviour support is a way of thinking through why someone behaves in ways that may be seen as challenging. Usually, this relates back to unmet needs that the person has. Behaviour support is about focussing on the environment and the…
What is challenging behaviour?
Challenging behaviour also known as behaviours which challenge, is defined as “culturally abnormal behaviour(s) of such intensity, frequency or duration that the physical safety of the person or others is placed in serious jeopardy, or behaviour which is likely to seriously limit or deny access…
Applications now open: $1000 Sponsorship for International Day of People with Disability Events
Through a grant from the WA Department of Communities, Developmental Disability WA is offering funds to support organisations and groups to hold inclusive community events or activities on or around the International Day of People with Disability on 3 December 2021.…
DDWA September eNewsletter 2021
Are you a DDWA member and a carer?
Would you like to attend Morning Tea at Zamia Café?
When do I need a Carer Statement for an NDIS Application or Review?
This FAQ explains what a carer Statement is and how to write one
NDIS Plan Reviews: I’m not satisfied with the NDIA’s decision so what is the process from here?
This FAQ explains the 3 types of reviews that you can request when you want the NDIA to reconsider a decision.
Want to join the Advisory Group to the DDWA Board?
Are you a person with a developmental disability? Are you over 18 and want to have a say about how DDWA provides support to people with Intellectual disability? DDWA are looking for people to join an advisory group. This…
Disability Coalition of WA – Election Statement
The Disability Coalition comprises of 15 advocacy or representative organisations, providing disability advocacy services in Western Australia. This group is a collective voice across WA who are committed to collaborating to ensure people with disability, their families and carers live…