DDWA News
Here are links to some past newsletter issues to give you a taste of our content:
DDWA August 2024 Newsletter: Being Safe
DDWA September 2024 Newsletter: Parenting, for Parents with Intellectual Disability
DDWA October 2024 Newsletter: Transport
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Thanks for Joining Us at Our 2024 AGM
Last month, we came together for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) to reflect on the highlights and challenges of the past year. It was a time to celebrate our achievements, especially securing funding for the year ahead. While this is…
Apply Now for 2025: Positive Behaviour Support & Complex Communication Needs Graduate Certificates
Curtin University’s two new new Graduate Certificates in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)Â and Complex Communication Needs (CCN) are essential courses for Behaviour Support Practitioners and other allied health, disability sector workers, teachers, and family members who want to turn their lived…
Transform your practice with the Graduate Certificate in Complex Communication Needs (CCN)
In both the education and disability sectors, the need for professionals who can effectively support people with complex communication needs has never been greater. The new Graduate Certificate in Complex Communication Needs (CCN) at Curtin University offers a unique opportunity…
We’re Hiring! Administration Officer (PT)
Join Our Team at DDWA – NEW job opportunity. Part Time Administration Officer. 25 hours a week over Monday to Fridayat Developmental Disability WA (DDWA) office:City West Lotteries House, 2 Delhi Street West Perth  DDWA seeks the right person to…
De-Stress and Stay Healthy: Tips from ‘On the Couch’
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our “On the Couch” event in October, where we explored the important topic of stress management. Adults with intellectual disabilities gathered at City West Lotteries House in West Perth to talk about…
Help reduce premature death of people with intellectual disability in WA
Send a letter to government: help improve health services Dear Members and Friends of DDWA, Recently Dr Julian Trollor, Director of the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health National Center of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health | About (unsw.edu.au),…
Celebrating Carers Week 2024
As we kick off Carers Week (October 13-19), we take a moment to acknowledge the vital role of carers supporting people with intellectual and associated developmental disabilities. At Developmental Disability WA, we are dedicated to empowering carers through sharing valuable…
Planes, Trains and Automobiles: TRANSPORT resources and supports
Transport: NEW web page – focus area – Helping people with disability, their families and supporters, know what resources and supports are available when using different kinds of transport. We all love to have the freedom to get around and…
Transport Funding in NDIS Plans
When it comes to NDIS plans – you can get transport funding included once the person is a young adult. What is transport funding? Transport funding helps participants who can’t use public transport easily due to their disability. Typically, transport…
Changes to the NDIS Act – starting 3 October 2024
The first changes to the NDIS Act are starting as of 3 October 2024. The Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS) has a web page explaining the NDIS reforms and details about the changes to the Act that may…
OCTOBER: AAC Awareness Month
Communication Disability, Access and inclusion: What we do Each year we celebrate AAC Awareness Month in October. Join us in spreading the word and making communication accessible for everyone! Supporting people with communication disability is at our core. We have…
Boosting Fitness Access and Support for People with Intellectual Disability
Our Joining the Gym program has proven to be a successful initiative aimed at making fitness more accessible for people with intellectual disability (PwID). Launched in 2022, this program not only provides valuable resources for PwID but also focuses on…