Local Area Coordination

The Disability Services Commission provides Local Area Coordination support in Perth and throughout all regional areas of Western Australia. Local Area Coordinators (LACs) assist people with disabilities to plan, organise and access supports and services which enhance their participation in and contribution to their local community. LACs provide support that is personalised, flexible and responsive.

LACs work with family members and others involved in supporting people with disabilities so that they are strengthened and supported in their caring role. LACs also work with people with disabilities and their families/carers to make local communities more inclusive and welcoming through education, advocacy and development of partnerships with local community members and organisations, government agencies and businesses.

Local Area Coordination is available to people with intellectual, physical, sensory, neurological and/or cognitive disability who are under the age of 65 at the time they apply for LAC support.

To find an LAC in your area, please phone the Commission on 9426 9200; Freecall (for country callers) 1800 998 214; TTY 9426 9315 or look in our Your local support directory.

Publications

Local Area Coordination brochures and other publications are available in the Publications and links section of our website.