This section provides information on a range of projects in the disability sector in Western Australia. If you would like to contribute to the list of projects please email .
| Current and Past Disability Sector Projects | |
| Towards Responsive Services for all. | Understanding the WA Disability Services sector's capacity to meet the needs of people whos behaviour can be challenging. A component of the Positive Behaviour Framework initiative. |
| Personalised Residential Support Project |
The Personalised Residential Supports Project. Stage 1 of this project is a Lotterywest-funded project |
| Disability Sector Training Liaison Project |
The Disability Sector Training Liaison Project has commenced with the appointment of David Rogers as the Disability Sector Training Liaison Coordinator. David will liaise between the disability service providers, registered training organisations and the Department of Education and Training to ensure that the training needs of the sector are met.
This initiative is funded by the Disability Services Commission as a result of the Sector Health Check committee report which noted that “effective training and development for support workers is essential to ensure the quality of support for people with disabilities.” |
| Positive Behaviour Support in Action | This is an interest group made up professionals working across the disability sector who are passionate about supporting people whose behaviour can be challenging. |
| Accommodation Think Tank |
The establishment of the Think Tank resulted from recommendations of the Accommodation Blueprint Steering Committee convened in May 2002. The Blueprint report (Accommodation Blueprint 2003 - 2008) recommended a Think Tank be set up to promote the development of new ideas and innovation in accommodation support. This Think Tank has been established to:
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