This FAQ contains updated information about self managing an NDIS plan. If you directly engage with support workers then this information might be helpful at the end of the financial year. There are certain legal obligations that must be met…
What Are NDIS Check-ins? You may hear that families are getting phone calls called check-ins. A check in is a call from a NDIS contact to have a conversation with you about the progress of your NDIS plan or your…
The Guardianship and Administration Act 1990 is the law that covers people who may need someone to make decisions for them in their finances (Administration) and other life areas (Guardianship). DDWA is often contacted about Guardianship and Administration. These are…
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…
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…
Have you heard about a Service for One ? This is a term used for a family member to become a registered NDIS provider for their loved one. Self managed or plan managed families may need to become a Service…
Training support workers can be a collaborative effort between families and the support workers themselves. Here are some ways families can provide training to support workers: By actively engaging with support workers and providing them with the necessary training, resources,…
This FAQ contains information about many of the common questions we receive about self managing an NDIS plan. We suggest looking at the NDIS Self management guide for more information. The NDIS “Guide to self-management” can also be found here:…
Finding the right support worker can help the quality of care and assistance for yourself or your loved one. There are a few different ways that you can find a support worker (SW), each with its own advantages and disadvantages.…
This FAQ explains what a carer Statement is and how to write one.
NDIS pre planning sessions: 13 September 2019
This FREE forum: Part 2: ‘Preparing for Change” being held at Manning (South Perth) was held on 23 February 2019
Valid Conference – Geelong, Victoria in February 2019. Want to add this to your NDIS Plan? Would you like DDWA support?
New NDIS participation Booklets now available to download
West Perth – Forum held Thursday 20 September 2018
Hilton (Fremantle) event: Tuesday 19 June 2018. NDIS Planning for people who are non verbal & have developmental disability – A workshop for families.
Mandurah event: Wednesday 6 June 2018. NDIS Planning for people who are non verbal & have developmental disability – A workshop for families.
Bridgetown event: Thursday 3 May 2018
NDIS Planning for people who are non verbal & have developmental disability – A workshop for families.
Other event: 26 or 28 April 2018 – Steppin’ Stones forum “Preparing for Change – Understanding & demystifying the NDIS landscape in WA”. Manning (South Perth).
Two available dates.
Carers Australia has developed a fact sheet on the emotional and practical considerations of succession planning and the NDIS…
