This is a story book about Trevor the Quokka, who is finding out about himself, what his gifts are, and where they are welcome in his community island of Wadjemup […]
NEW Supported Decision Making Resources!
WAiS have released many new resources for supported decision making. These resources have been developed for, and by, decision makers, decision supporters and service providers. Many are videos and some […]
New Children and Teens Planning Books!
These are a great resource designed specifically for children and young teenagers. You can easily access and download these “Children’s Planning Books” in PDF format on our website here
The Disability Royal Commission’s Final Report has been released
The Royal Commission has made 222 recommendations on how to improve laws, policies, structures and practices to ensure a more inclusive and just society that supports the independence of people […]
“Redesigning the NDIS” by Dr Simon Duffy and Dr Mark Brown
This report is a global perspective on the Australian National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which is the primary system for funding and organising supports for people with disabilities in Australia. […]
Exploring Risk – In Person Workshop
People with a disability who require support, particularly when making decisions, may be at more at risk of being protected in a way that removes their rights as citizens. There […]
Exploring Risk within a Human Rights Framework
Exploring Risk within a Human Rights Framework People with a disability who require support, particularly when making decisions, may be at more at risk of being protected in a way […]
Supported Decision Making
Supported Decision Making People need to be able to exercise their rights. Our focus moves from asking whether a person has legal capacity or not, to asking what support does […]
Supported Decision Making – In Person Workshop
People need to be able to exercise their rights. Our focus as supporters moves from asking whether a person has legal capacity or not, to asking what support does a […]
WAiS Future Update
We would like to provide you with an update on WAiS future. As you are aware, it was with great sadness that in early September 2022, the WAiS Committee, made […]