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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 […]

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 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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

As you are aware, WAiS is a grant funded, member-based organisation, and as such, relies on grant funding and membership fees for its sustainability. Our ability to rely on sufficient grant funding […]

We are delighted to announce that the Department of Communities and Department of Social Services have funded The Lives We Lead – Homelife! This time round we will be telling […]