Disability

Support groups with online meetings available
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PO Box 446 Wembley Western Australia 6913

Enabling people living with disability to live the life they choose.

For all Perth metropolitan offices, Ph: 08 9387 0555.

Regional offices:

Albany: 11 Minna Street, Centennial Park, WA 6330 (Ph: 08 9841 4411).

Bunbury: 16 Beddingfield Street, Davenport, WA 6230 (Ph 08 9726 0190).

Busselton: 43 Cook Street, Busselton, WA 6280 (Ph: 08 9752 3213).

Esperance: 11a Shelden Road, Chadwick, WA 6450 (Ph 08 9071 1943).

Geraldton: 4/114 Sanford Street, Geraldron, WA 6530 (Ph: 08 9921 3477).

Kalgoorlie: 1A Outridge Tce, Kalgoorlie, WA 6430 (Ph: 08 9021 2537).

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The Perron Centre, 61 Kitchener Avenue, Victoria Park, WA, 6100, Australia

Provides systemic and individual advocacy to support the rights of older people and people with disabilities. Advocates empower clients with information and provide options so they can make decisions based on well informed choices.

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10 Selby Street, Shenton Park, Western Australia, Australia

Alinea (formerly Spine & Limb Foundation) is a NDIS provider that operates a wide range of services, from Residential Aged Care, Supported Employment, Recreation Services, Home Care Services, Independent Community Living Support, Occupational Therapy and Peer Support.

Peer support is provided for people who have undergone amputations and people who have experienced limb loss.

The AMPS & Associates program enables networking opportunities with peers and referrals to services within Western Australia and nationwide. Scheduled meetings provide a forum to link external support providers with members, strengthening connections whilst sharing current information.

Individualised one-off visitations can also be arranged upon request from an experienced Peer Supporter. This support is offered prior to an operation, post-discharge, or later on in life when individuals feel they need support from an experienced Peer Supporter who has had a similar experience.

The ChildLimbs program, aims to support families with children who have acquired or were born with limb differences.

The main objectives of this program are to provide a social framework, peer-support and community inclusion to our members and their families. Programme events and activities include the ‘Living Loud day’; an annual event is held at various locations such as the Zoo, AQWA, Kings Park, BOUNCE etc. and includes entertainment and guest speakers.

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1231 Rowley Road, Darling Downs WA, Australia

The All Ability Lions provide adults living with intellectual or physical disability with a social network program through sport. Developing skills across social, emotional, health and community inclusion and accessibility. The All Ability Lions also embrace the carers and families to provide peer support networks.

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Joondalup WA, Australia

All Stars for Autism is a registered Australian charity, founded by two passionate Mums of autistic kids. We believe autistic kids thrive when they are encouraged and supported to be themselves. We provide an atmosphere of fun, positivity and creativity, enabling each child to create organic friendships and follow their interests. We use a play-based model of inclusion, that encompasses the whole family, especially siblings. We hold regular social groups, school holiday programs and carers events. All Stars is about building relationships within the family unit, with other families on the same journey and creating an inclusive and loving community.

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PO Box 257 Subiaco WA 6008

To provide new or potential amputees with the opportunity to meet a fellow amputee who will listen, provide inspiration by example and impart information in a non-advisory empathetic and confidential manner. Peer Supporters are trained.

Meetings held at 4 Orton Road, Shenton Park, WA 6008

 

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PO Box 7184 Applecross North WA 6153

Provides support systems for people with Angelman Syndrome, their families and anyone associated. Aims to educate families, medical and educational communities and other interested parties about diagnosis, treatment and management.

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11 Aberdare Road, Nedlands WA, Australia

Aphasia WA (Formerly Communicate WA) is an organisation that aims to provide help and networking opportunities for people with communication difficulties in Western Australia. Since its establishment in 2006, its focus has been to increase community awareness and services available to those who have communication difficulties.

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Seville Grove Library, 78 Champion Drive, Seville Grove WA 6112

Aphasia WA conversation groups offer a welcoming and supportive space for people to practise their talking with trained volunteers and other members with aphasia. People are encouraged to socialise over a cup of tea, and practise their conversation with the guidance of trained volunteers who can assist the conversation to flow with effective communication strategies. The groups are free to attend and can be accessed whilst receiving therapy or post-therapy.

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Bunbury Public Library, 1 Parkfield Street, Bunbury WA 6230

Aphasia WA conversation groups offer a welcoming and supportive space for people to practise their talking with trained volunteers and other members with aphasia. People are encouraged to socialise over a cup of tea, and practise their conversation with the guidance of trained volunteers who can assist the conversation to flow with effective communication strategies. The groups are free to attend and can be accessed whilst receiving therapy or post-therapy.

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Cambridge Bowling Club, 39 Chandler Avenue West, Floreat WA 6014

Aphasia WA conversation groups offer a welcoming and supportive space for people to practise their talking with trained volunteers and other members with aphasia. People are encouraged to socialise over a cup of tea, and practise their conversation with the guidance of trained volunteers who can assist the conversation to flow with effective communication strategies. The groups are free to attend and can be accessed whilst receiving therapy or post-therapy.

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The Geraldton Library, 37 Marine Terrace, Geraldton WA 6530

Aphasia WA conversation groups offer a welcoming and supportive space for people to practise their talking with trained volunteers and other members with aphasia. People are encouraged to socialise over a cup of tea, and practise their conversation with the guidance of trained volunteers who can assist the conversation to flow with effective communication strategies. The groups are free to attend and can be accessed whilst receiving therapy or post-therapy.

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The Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beaufort Street, Inglewood WA 6052

Aphasia WA conversation groups offer a welcoming and supportive space for people to practise their talking with trained volunteers and other members with aphasia. People are encouraged to socialise over a cup of tea, and practise their conversation with the guidance of trained volunteers who can assist the conversation to flow with effective communication strategies. The groups are free to attend and can be accessed whilst receiving therapy or post-therapy.

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Joondalup Library, 102 Boas Avenue, Joondalup WA 6027

Aphasia WA conversation groups offer a welcoming and supportive space for people to practise their talking with trained volunteers and other members with aphasia. People are encouraged to socialise over a cup of tea, and practise their conversation with the guidance of trained volunteers who can assist the conversation to flow with effective communication strategies. The groups are free to attend and can be accessed whilst receiving therapy or post-therapy.

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AH Bracks Library, corner Canning Highway and Stock Road, Melville WA 6156

Aphasia WA conversation groups offer a welcoming and supportive space for people to practise their talking with trained volunteers and other members with aphasia. People are encouraged to socialise over a cup of tea, and practise their conversation with the guidance of trained volunteers who can assist the conversation to flow with effective communication strategies. The groups are free to attend and can be accessed whilst receiving therapy or post-therapy.

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South Guildford Community Room, 9 Waterhall Road, South Guildford WA 6055

Aphasia WA conversation groups offer a welcoming and supportive space for people to practise their talking with trained volunteers and other members with aphasia. People are encouraged to socialise over a cup of tea, and practise their conversation with the guidance of trained volunteers who can assist the conversation to flow with effective communication strategies. The groups are free to attend and can be accessed whilst receiving therapy or post-therapy.

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Kara Education Centre, 11 Chessell Drive Duncraig WA 6023

A support group for families with a brain injured member undertaking various rehabilitation treatment programmes and subsidising approved alternate therapies. Provides equipment, incontinence pad scheme  and family support.

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Offers a range of home and centre based support services to assist frail-aged and younger people with disabilities to remain living independently in the community for as long as possible.

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APMA provides advice, assistance and advocacy as the voice of Australians living with chronic pain. We work with governments, health clinicians, researchers and the community generally to deliver evidence-based pain-management services and ameliorate the person and economic impact for people living with severe pain.

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PO Box 380 Hamilton Hill WA 6963

Provides information and support for consumers and family members of aged care services.

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