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WAiS are coming to the South West!
The WAiS Team are coming to the South West! We will be there to talk all things NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission. There will be information sessions in Bunbury, Busselton and Margaret River. Do you have NDIS supports and services? Under the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, you have the right to be safe and […]
Supported Decision Making
Bendat Parent and Community Centre 36 Dodd St , Wembley, WA, AustraliaSupported 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 a person need. When people need support with communication and decision making, in the past it's been seen as their problem. The social model of […]
WAiS are coming to the Pilbara!
The WAiS Team are coming to the Pilbara! We will be there to talk all things NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission. There will be information sessions in Karratha and South Hedland. Do you have NDIS supports and services? Under the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, you have the right to be safe and to receive […]
Rescheduled Geraldton Trip
Geraldton Multipurpose Centre 31 Foreshore drive, Geraldton, AustraliaWe have been able to reschedule our Geraldton trip for 19th October! Do you have NDIS supports and services? Under the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, you have the right to be safe and to receive quality services from your providers and workers . WA’s Individualised Services (WAiS) are hosting free information sessions […]
Supported Decision Making – An Alternative to Guardianship
Bendat Parent and Community Centre 36 Dodd St , Wembley, WA, AustraliaWe are delighted to host three guests for an exciting workshop to unpack Supported Decision Making - An Alternative to Guardianship. This is a unique opportunity for people who support decision makers and/or work at all levels of service delivery. The three hosts are: Prof Tim Stainton is the founder and director of the Canadian […]
Celebrate International Day of People with Disability!
Northbridge Piazza 142 Lake St, Northbridge, WA, AustraliaJoin us in celebrating International Day of People with Disability, with a viewing of The Lives We Lead video stories! Bring a picnic and meet us at Northbridge Piazza for an afternoon viewing.
A Culture of Gentleness
Bendat Parent and Community Centre 36 Dodd St , Wembley, WA, AustraliaGentle Teaching incorporates compassion as an alternative to the reactive practices there can be when working with people who may use their actions to communicate, or who may have complex needs. It’s central purpose is to nurture; teach; and sustain a sense of companionship, connectedness, and community for people who have repeatedly experienced an existence […]
Planning for a Good Life: From Unprepared to Peace of Mind
What is a good life? This question is at the core of the work Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN) does in collaboration with families. It’s a unifying question for parents, caregivers, and facilitators. It opens their hearts, minds, and imaginations regardless of circumstance, age, beliefs, or life experience. Asking what makes a good life gets […]
Person Centred Planning – MAPS/PATH 2 Day Training
Bendat Parent and Community Centre 36 Dodd St , Wembley, WA, AustraliaPerson centred planning is the collective term for a family of planning styles (Mount 1992): Discovering who people are Actively searching for a person gifts and capacities in the context of community life Strengthening the voice of the person Defining desirable changes people want and/or need MAPS and PATH are person centred planning tools that […]
Exploring Risk within a Human Rights Framework
Bendat Parent and Community Centre 36 Dodd St , Wembley, WA, AustraliaExploring 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 that removes their rights as citizens. There is increasing emphasis on risk management procedures to identify, prevent and respond to any adverse event experienced by […]