Disability services

Advancing opportunities, community participation and quality of life for people with disability.
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Creating a truly welcoming and inclusive Western Australia requires a community-wide commitment that involves people with disability, their families and carers.

The Department of Communities (Communities) works to advance opportunities, community participation and quality of life for people with disability.

By partnering and collaborating with disability sector organisations, business and government, and other stakeholders, Communities aims to broaden these opportunities and continue to provide improved services and supports across Western Australia.

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State Disability Strategy 2020-2030

A Western Australia for Everyone: State Disability Strategy 2020-2030.
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Office of Disability

The Department of Communities' Office of Disability promotes the rights and interests of people with disability and the broader disability sector.
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NDIS Worker Screening Check

A screening process for NDIS workers to determine that applicants do not present an unacceptable risk of harm to people with disability.
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Disability Royal Commission

Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. Western Australia releases its response to the Final Report of the Disability Royal Commission.
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Support services

Services to support Western Australians living with disability, their families and carers, through various programs, initiatives and strategies.
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Authorisation of restrictive practices

The State Government is committed to the reduction and elimination of restrictive practices for people with disability in Western Australia.
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Reforming Western Australia’s disability legislation

The Department of Communities is undertaking a process to reform Western Australia’s (WA) disability legislation.

Announcements

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News story

A day to celebrate and empower

Celebrating achievements and putting the spotlight on inclusive communities this International Day of People with Disability.

International Day of People with Disability

International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations observed day celebrated throughout the world on 3 December each year. The day aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions.

Activity ideas and resources are available on our dedicated Western Australian IDPwD webpage.

Other information

COVID-19 support information

Translating and interpreting assistance: If you require assistance in translating or interpreting the resources on this page, please call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on 131 450.

National Relay Service:

  • TTY/voice calls – 133 677
  • Speak and listen – 1300 555 727
  • SMS relay – 0423 677 767

Minister for Disability Services

Hon Don Punch BPsych BSocwk MBA MLA

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