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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How can I get support workers to help me with everyday supports or community access?
Support workers can be valuable allies for people with disabilities in Western Australia, offering personalised assistance to navigate various aspects of daily life. Here are some ideas for how your support worker/s can help with community access and participation: They…
Maximize Your Impact this EOFY (and your tax return): Support DDWA and Empower Lives!
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…
How the government needs to help people with developmental disability
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…
Recycle/Upcycle – donate your devices: iPads please!
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?
A new law about changes to the NDIS
Including Inclusion Australia’s Easy Read summary of Bill Shorten’s speech. (source: Inclusion Australia) The federal government has introduced a new Bill into Parliament. They want to make a new law to change the way the NDIS works. Today, the Australian…
Speak Up! for Independent Advocacy Support Funding
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…
Navigating an NDIS appeal for supports
This fact sheet is for people who have lodged an appeal in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (Tribunal) about a decision by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). *This Fact Sheet is developed by Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion however the information…
We’re finalists! Please vote for our film “Why Trust is Important”
in People’s Choice round We are excited to announce that our video “Why Trust is Important” has been selected as a finalist in an International Awards “Impact” Category. The judges of the Smiley Charity Film Awards have announced DDWA’s entry as a finalist. Now…
NDIS Where do I start?
DDWA is often asked by people and families new to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) scheme about ‘where to start?’ Explore our latest video resource featuring Maggie from DDWA, offering valuable insights into the NDIS. Discover essential tips on…
We’re Hiring: NDIS Support Coordinator
🌟 Join Our Team at DDWA as a NDIS Support Coordinator! 🌟 Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disability? DDWA is seeking a dedicated people-person like you to join…
Grief support ‘Living After Loss’ of your loved one with disability
16 February 2024: a get together event – informal, welcoming, supportive and full of shared memories, experiences and emotions. 9:30-11:30am at DDWA’s location, West Perth (City West Lotteries House). Our inaugural “Living After Loss” get-together was held late 2023. The…
WA State Disability Strategy: survey of people with disability
Please complete the survey to have your say. All people with disability are encouraged to complete the survey by 10th January 2024. To make sure it is simple to complete, the WA Government has created an Easy Read format version…