General information
Accommodation Support Team [DOC 689 kB] [PDF 285 kB]
- An information brochure explaining the services of the Accommodation Support Team
Activ Library brochure [DOC 34 kB] [PDF 264 kB]
- The Activ Library is a major information resource on disability in Western Australia and has a vast collection of books, journals, training materials, selected websites and audiovisual resources.
All in a Life's Design - Planning Independent Living [PDF 1.41 MB]
- A resource handbook for parents of young adults with a disability who are planning a move out of
Arts Access Australia
- Information about the functions of this peak body and provides resources about people with disabilities and the arts
Autism Diagnostic Assessment in Country Areas [PDF 352 kB]
- A brochure to inform people about autism assessment processes
Behaviour Support and Therapy Team Referral Form [DOC 920 kB] [PDF 41 kB]
Behaviour Support Guidelines for Children [DOC 392 kB] [PDF 597 kB]
- Skills training and behaviour strategies, including aversive procedures for children with developmental disabilities
Board and Lodging Policy [DOC 44 kB] [PDF 255 kB]
- Information on entitlements and responsbilities applying to residents in Commission-managed accommodation facilities
BreastScreen WA
- Information on the screening mammography service offered by BreastScreen WA.
Deed of Trust [DOC 74 kB] [PDF 65 kB]
- The Deed of Trust is a model legal document that establishes the parameters of a trust established for a beneficiary with a disability. The document sets out the purpose of the trust, the powers of trustees and the application of trust income.
Evaluation of the Intensive Family Support (IFS) Strategy - Report [DOC 660 KB] [PDF 525 kB]
- An evaluation of the Commission's Intensive Family Support strategy - November 2007.
The Ministerial Advisory Council on Disability
- provides independent advice to government on major issues affecting the lives of people with disabilities, their families and carers.
In-home Out-of-home In the Community [DOC 1.9 MB] [PDF 680 kB]
- A guide to Accommodation and Intensive Family Support services for people with disabilities, their families and carers
The Joint Protocol to Guide the Assessment and Support of Young People [DOC 388 kB] [PDF 198 kB]
- Disability Services Commission and Department of Health Joint Protocol
Keep Cool - Anger Management [PDF 36 kB]
- Information and order form for the "Keep Cool Anger Management Program"
Referral Form for disability services [DOC 133 kB] [PDF 80 kB]
- This is a referral form for disability services for people with an intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder. You can contact the Disability Services Commission to discuss any aspect of this referral form.
Makaton Australia website
- Information on Makaton Australia including definitions, resources, contact details and links
Moving Interstate Information Sheet [DOC 112 kB] [PDF 60 kB]
- Helpful tips and contacts if you use disability specialist services and are planning to move to another State or Territory.
Removing Barriers To Family Funded Support [DOC 60 kB] [PDF 61 kB]
-This paper provides background information on the issues faced by families wishing to fund support for family members with disabilities. View the paper about issues facing families and proposed solutions.
School's Out 4 Ever [DOC 134 kB] [PDF 1.7 MB]
Spread Your Wings [DOC 183 kB] [PDF 1.3 MB]
- A handbook for young people moving into their own home in the Busselton to Augusta Capes region
WA Scamnet
- The WA Scamnet website has information on how to identify a scam, learn about the different types of scams and the scams currently targeting WA. Consumers can help raise awareness of scams, ripoffs and frauds by signing up to WA Scamnet alerts and reporting suspect emails and letters to Scamnet.
