Disability Assembly WA

👋Final call for registrations! We've extended the space to fit more in! Join us as we share insights into the 'What We Heard Report' we produced on the gaps and challenges faced by people living with significant intellectual disabilities. The findings provide opportunities for new and alternative ways to support all people.

**"This is the first time in 20 years... that I have felt part of something...felt valued... And that I have been listened to and heard."**

Hear from our panellists representing people with lived experience, family members, service providers and sector leaders. Meet the many people who, like you, are joining us with care and concern for everyone living their best life.

Register at https://lnkd.in/dDYgrbqp

Have you Heard? We have produced our 'What We Heard...' Report from the Summit held in March 2024, where we discussed "Living with Significant Intellectual Disability: Challenging the Gaps". Download it now! https://lnkd.in/gv4h6YrE

Meet our new Chief Executive, Dr Sarah Love 👋

We are delighted to introduce Dr Sarah Love, a seasoned executive and non-executive director, to the team. With an impressive background in private, nonprofit, and government sectors, Sarah brings a wealth of experience in health and education as well as disability.

Her networks, particularly her interactions and relationships with people living with disability are broad and deep and she is passionate about furthering the DAWA mission and improving the West Australian experience of disability.

Stay tuned for more photos of Dr Love’s visits across our teams and networks 📷

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🗓️ Challenging the Gaps - 22 March 2024

’s next summit will create a space for parents, carers, and siblings of people with significant intellectual to speak about the challenges they encounter with laying and building a lasting foundation of for their loved one.

The day will include presentations, panel discussions, and focus groups (PODs), structured to unearth what peace of mind looks like and what’s needed for parent and sibling carers today.

We'll have more information for you soon!

The Disability Health Network is seeking feedback on the recently launched Hospital Stay Guidelines.

The Network is inviting people with disability and disability service providers to complete an online survey to identify what resources should be developed as part of the Hospital Stay Guidelines to support people with disability who may go to hospital.

To participate in the survey, visit https://forms.gle/yuGqKQeMN2ya6y5e9

Visit the Disability Health Network website to download the Guidelines or for further information.
https://bit.ly/3Y5qxxW

Disability Health Network The Disability Health Network aims to improve health outcomes for people living with disability by effectively facilitating health policy and increased coordination of care across the State.

What a fantastic turn out for the Disability Assembly WA Sundowner yesterday!

We also did a 6PR interview with Katie Rodwell regarding the launch of the report and the impact of DAWA that you can have a listen to here: http://bitly.ws/wZVx

It was great to see everyone and thanks again for attending!