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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Training & Education
Training & Education for Individuals & Families If you have a specific training request, or to find out more about training and education opportunities additional to those listed on the Events page please contact us by telephone on 9420 7203…
Self-Managed Services
Self-Managed Services Are you self-managing, or looking to self-manage? Some of DDWA’s services are available to people who are self-managing. Find out about Training, Support Coordination, Behaviour Support, Specialist Communications Support and more.
Resources for Individuals & Families
Resources for Individuals & Families DDWA has developed a range of printed and online guides, information booklets and recorded presentation.
Peer Support Groups
Peer Support Groups Supported by DDWA Since 2012 DDWA has been supported the establishment and / or development of over 50 peer support groups. If you are interested in finding out about support groups in your area please choose either…
Green Zone
Green Zone. Read more…
Looking beyond the behaviour
Behaviour is just the tip of the iceberg. To change it we have to look at what lies beneath. Read more…
What We Do: Support & Other Staff
What We Do: Support & Other Staff DDWA has been working with people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families for over 30 years. See our many areas of expertise: More More More We are happy to answer…
Sponsorship
Sponsorship DDWA is a not-for-profit organisation and welcomes corporate and sector sponsorship. You could sponsor a particular resource such as this introductory guide for parents, family members and carers who are worried about their child’s/family members behaviour: Or…
Donations
Donations DDWA is a not-for-profit organisation and all donations over $2 are tax deductible. Your donation will contribute towards: – more workshops, information sessions and training for individuals, their family members and the people who support them – more resources…
Understanding and Advocating For Your Rights: Girls with Disability
Read more here and access the video.
DDWA Advocacy Service
Individuals & Families: Advocacy DDWA have developed this Easy Read brochure that can help you explain what advocacy is to your family member with intellectual disability. About DDWA Advocacy Whilst we work in many areas, DDWA have particular…
Challenging Behaviour
Challenging Behaviour Articles We’d like your input! DDWA’s survey on Challenging Behaviour in Schools for more information: Go