Abilympics WA Association
Abilympics WA Association provides workskill, leisure and living competitions for people
with disabilities to demonstrate to employers, the public and potential employers the abilities of
people with disabilities.
167 Swan Street
YOKINE WA 6060
Ph: (08) 9349 2393
Fax: (08) 9349 3672
Email: abily@iinet.net.au
ACROD WA
ACROD represents organisations providing services to people with disabilities.
Its statement of purpose is that its members develop quality services and life
opportunities for Australians with disabilities.
PO Box 1428
OSBORNE PARK WA 6916
Ph: (08) 9242 5544
Fax: (08) 9242 5044
Email: acrodwa@acrod.org.au
Web: www.acrod.org.au
Activ Foundation
Activ Foundation is a family-based not-for-profit organisation providing support
services for people with intellectual disability and their families. Services
provided include accommodation, employment, alternative to work, community access,
recreation, respite, transport and library.
PO Box 446
WEMBLEY WA 6913
Ph: (08) 9387 0555
Fax: (08) 9387 0599
Email: records@activ.asn.au
Web: www.activ.asn.au
Advocare
Advocare is an independent advocacy agency which advocates and protects the
rights and best interests of: People living in aged care facilities; People
receiving community care services; and; People not currently receiving these
services but who are eligible for them. Advocare has offices in Perth and Bunbury.
Level 3 Kings Complex
517 Hay Street
PERTH WA 6000
Ph: 08 9221 8599
Fax: 08 9221 8699
Email: rights@advocare.org.au
Web: www.advocare.org.au
Advocacy South West
Advocacy South West provides individual advocacy services and programs for people with
disabilities. Provides a volunteer advocate for people through our Citizen Advocacy
program. Supports people to advocate for themselves through our Network South West program.
32 Wittenoom Street
BUNBURY 6230 WA
Ph: 08 9791 3293
Fax: 08 9791 3361
Email: advocacysysw@westnet.com.au
Alzheimer's Australia WA
Established by carers of people with dementia in 1982, Alzheimer's Australia WA has become a
lead agency for people who experience progressive loss of brain function caused by conditions
such as Alzheimer's disease, multiple strokes, alcohol and drug related dementia and many other
more rare conditions. Alzheimer's Australia WA offers a range of services to people with
dementia and their carers, including a variety of respite services, support services such
as counselling, a program for people in the early stages of dementia, education and training
for carers and care workers and information through a specialized resource centre.
PO Box 1509
SUBIACO WA 6904
Ph: (08) 9388 2800 or Toll Free: 1800639331
Fax: (08) 9388 2739
Email: alzwa@alzheimers.asn.au
Web: www.alzheimers.org.au
Amps and Associates of WA
The purpose of Amps and Associates of WA is to promote the moral, physical and social welfare of
amputees and limbless by active co-operation with medical, hospital and welfare organisations,
amputees/limbless and their families.
10 Selby Street
SHENTON PARK WA 6008
Ph: (08) 9381 0111
Fax: (08) 9382 3687
Amputees in Action
We are a not-for-profit volunteer organisation formed by the amputee community of Western Australia,
in response to the need for information, support and advocacy. We aim to provide information about
services and support for amputees and to introduce you to our committee and to others that are
involved in assisting, including of course our members, through personal stories and other relevant
news and events.
PO Box 577
MT HAWTHORN WA 6915
Ph: (08) 9443 8788
Fax: (08) 9443 8799
Email: aia1999@hotmail.com
Web: www.multicultural.online.wa.gov.au/cgi-bin/owamc.cgi?aia
Arthritis Australia WA
Arthritis Australia is the peak arthritis organisation in Australia and is supported
by affiliate offices in every state and territory. Arthritis Australia aims to: promote
community awareness of the problems confronting people with arthritis; provide support,
advice and information for those with arthritis and their families; educate medical and
health professionals in the treatment of arthritis; and fund research into the causes of
and cures for arthritis.
PO Box 34
WEMBLEY WA 6913
Ph: (08) 9388 2199 or Freecall: 1800 011 041
Fax: (08) 9388 4488
Email: general@arthritiswa.org.au
Web: www.arthritiswa.org.au
Association for the Advancement of Brain Injured Children of WA
The purpose of the Association for the Advancement of Brain Injured Children of WA is to
assist and support families of brain injured children on a home neurological rehabilitation
program and other recognised therapy programmes.
Kara Educational Centre
Chessell Drive
DUNCRAIG WA 6023
Ph: (08) 9447 3590
Fax: (08) 9447 3590
Association for the Blind of Western Australia
The purpose of the Association for the Blind of Western Australia is to maximise the
quality of life for Western Australians with vision disabilities. Services include braille
and talking book library; guide dog and orientation and mobility instruction (Guide Dogs WA);
low vision centre, social workers, occupational therapists, employment, communications training
and leisure services.
PO Box 101
VICTORIA PARK WA 6979
Ph: (08) 9311 8202 or freecall: 1800 658 388
Fax: (08) 9361 8696
Email: mailbox@abwa.asn.au
Asthma Foundation of WA
The Asthma Foundation of WA is a community based, non-profit organisation dedicated to
the alleviation of asthma as a cause of morbidity and mortality in our community.
PO Box 864
WEST PERTH WA 6872
Ph: (08) 9289 3600 or Freecall: 1800 645 130
Fax: (08) 9289 3601
Email: ask@asthmawa.org.au
Web: www.asthmawa.org.au
Australian Huntington Disease Association (WA) Inc
The AHDA (Inc.) WA is a non profit organization formed to provide support to the Huntington's community.
The AHDA (Inc.) WA promotes the concept that people with HD have meaningful lives and are capable of
being very productive. Services now focus on the quality of life and dignity of the individuals and
their families.
Suite B, 11 Aberdare Road
NEDLANDS WA 6009
Ph: 08 9346 7599
Fax: 08 9346 7597
Email: ahda@cnswa.com
Web: www.ahda.asn.au
Autism Association of Western Australia (Inc)
The mission of the Autism Association of Western Australia (Inc) is to advance the personal development,
equality of opportunity and community participation of people with autism.
Locked Bag 9, Post Office
WEST PERTH WA 6872
Ph: (08) 9489 8900
Fax: (08) 9489 8999
Email: autismwa@autism.org.au
Web: www.autism.org.au
Better Hearing Australia (WA)
Better Hearing Australia is a non-profit, self-help organisation controlled by its members and provides an
Australia-wide community support service of rehabilitation and help for Australia's hearing impaired.
Provides a range of services including: hearing advisory service; referral assistance; information
and advice; hearing loss management courses; assistive listening devices; hearing aids for those
in need; hearing help card; and advocacy lobbying.
29 West Parade
PERTH WA 6000
Ph/TTY: (08) 93287938
Fax: (08) 9328 7550
Email: bhawa@iinet.net.au
Blind Citizens WA
The purpose of Blind Citizens WA is to undertake advocacy to state and federal governments; agencies
providing services to community of interest in relating to service provision, information, education,
employment, peer support.
Locked Bag No. 2
MAYLANDS WA 6931
Ph:(08) 9371 2111
Fax: (08) 9371 2155
Email: bcwa@q-net.net.au
Web: www.bca.org.au
Cancer Council Western Australia
The Cancer Council Western Australia is the peak cancer organisation in the State. For over
forty years the Council has been working for the community. Whether you want to find out
about our research funding, education activities, cancer information, community support or
palliative care services this is the place to start.
46 Ventnor Avenue
WEST PERTH WA 6005
Ph: 08 9212 4333
Fax: 08 9212 4334
Email: inquiries@cancerwa.asn.au
Web: www.cancerwa.asn.au
Carers WA
Carers WA is a non-profit community based organisation and registered charity dedicated to
improving the lives of family carers living in Western Australia. Part of the National
Carers Association, we are the peak body recognised both state and federally, as the voice
of family Carers, representing your interests in the Western Australian community. Our role
is to work in active partnership with Carers, persons with care and support needs, health
professionals, service providers, government and the wider community to achieve an improved
quality of life for Carers.
255 Walcott Street
NORTH PERTH WA 6006
Ph: (08) 9444 5922
Fax: (08) 9444 8966
Email: info@carerswa.asn.au
Web: www.carerswa.asn.au
Cerebral Palsy Association of Western Australia
From its humble beginnings in 1951, Cerebral Palsy Association of Western Australia finds itself as a
leader in the provision of services and specialised therapy for children and adults with cerebral palsy.
Our vision is for a community where all people freely exercise choice. Our contribution to this will be
as a leading provider of quality services, promoting choice to meet individual needs.
PO Box 61
MT LAWLEY WA 6929
Ph: 08 9443 0211
Fax: 08 9444 7299
Email: info@cpawa.com.au
Web: www.cpawa.com.au
Citizen Advocacy - Perth West
The purpose of Citizen Advocacy Perth West is to encourage caring citizens from the
community to advocate for and be an ally to people with disabilities on a one to one
basis. Full orientation and support is provided.
Suite 20, Plaistowe Mews
City West Centre
WEST PERTH 6005 WA
Ph: 08 9322 5999
Fax: 08 9486 1265
Email: admin@capw.org.au
Web: www.capw.org.au
Citizen Advocacy South Metropolitan
16 Burton Street
CANNINGTON WA 6107
Ph: 08 9356 2814
Email: casm@ca.com.au
Web: www.capw.org.au
Citizen Advocacy Eastern Suburbs
3 Fredrick Street
MIDLAND WA 6056
Ph: 08 9274 7443
Email: ca.east@bigpond.com
Community Dance Centre and Dancing for the Disabled
Provides opportunities for people with disabilities to develop skills in ballroom dancing in a
community setting.
Mailing 400B Hector Street
YOKINE WA 6060
Ph: (08) 9443 2543
Continence Foundation of Australia (CFA) WA
The Continence Foundation of Australia (CFA) is a not-for-profit national organisation with
branches or representatives in each State and Territory. Its membership is made up of people
with incontinence problems, plus nurses, physiotherapists and other health professionals and
doctors who work in this area of health.
Resource Centre/Continence Advisory Service of WA
c/o Hollywood Private Hospital
115 Monash Ave
NEDLANDS WA 6009
Ph: (08) 9386 9777 or Freecall: 1800 814 925
Fax (08) 9389 8001
Email: info@continencewa.org.au
Web: www.continencewa.org.au
Crossroads WA
Crossroads WA is an agency of the uniting church which offers christian friendship to adults
18years and over with an intellectual disability. The programs are designed to improve our
clients lifestyle.
PO Box 1823
SUBIACO WA 6904
Ph: (08) 9388 3150
Fax: (08) 9382 4805
Email: crossroads@uniting.com.au
Cystic Fibrosis WA
Cystic Fibrosis WA believes that each person should be given the best care and support that it
can provide in a comprehensive, empathetic and professional manner. Our mission is to
contribute to the social, physical and emotional wellbeing of those affected by CF and to
assist in the promotion of research.
PO Box 959
NEDLANDS WA 6909
Ph: (08) 9346 7333 or Freecall: 1800 678 766
Fax: (08) 9346 7344
Email: info@cysticfibrosiswa.org
Web: www.cysticfibrosiswa.org
Deafness Council Western Australia
WA Deafness Council has been actively promoting the needs of people who have a hearing loss
in Perth for over twenty years. In that time, it has worked cooperatively with the various
Deafness and hearing impairment agencies at state and national level to improve access for
people who are hearing impaired or deaf in a broad range of areas. A key goal of the Council
is to promote unity across the broad spectrum of people who are hearing impaired, people who
are culturally Deaf, and people who have an interest in hearing impairment or deafness.
PO Box 1388
SOUTH PERTH WA 6951
Ph: (08) 9275 9350
Fax: (08) 9275 9350
Email: vhaycock@hotmail.com
Web: www.deafnesswa.org.au
Developmental Disability Council of WA
The Developmental Disability Council of WA (Inc) is a peak agency. It provides a co-ordinated and
united voice of service providers, other organisations and individuals advocating for the rights
of people with developmental disabilities and their carers in Western Australia.
2 Delhi Street
WEST PERTH WA 6005
Ph: (08) 9420 7203
Fax: (08) 9420 7204
Email: sueg_ddcwa@iprimus.com.au
Web: www.ddc.org.au
Diabetes Australia Western Australia (DAWA)
Diabetes Australia Western Australia (DAWA) was founded in 1965 to support people living with diabetes.
DAWA is a not for profit health organisation that is responsive to the challenge of diabetes. Our vision
is "Freedom From Diabetes". We develop programs and services, initiatives and resources to support,
educate and inform the community.
PO Box 6097
EAST PERTH WA 6892
Ph: (08) 9325 7699
Fax: (08) 9221 1183
Email: info@dawa.asn.au
Web: www.dawa.asn.au
Disability in the Arts Disadvantage in the Arts Australia (WA) Inc. (DADAA (WA) Inc)
Disability in the Arts, Disadvantage in the Arts, Australia (WA) (DADAA WA) is the key organization for
Arts and Disability in WA, promoting the arts as a means to build communities by working with them to
develop innovative arts processes reflecting the specific needs of their members with disabilities.
DADAA (WA) works directly with over 700 Western Australians with disabilities and who are disadvantaged
ranging from children of 4 years to adults of 90 years. The organisation has its headquarters in
Fremantle with satellite offices in Midland, Rockingham and Joondalup. Regional projects currently
in Albany and Bunbury, Broome and the Western Desert communities of Punmu, Parrngurr and Kunawarritji.
21 Beach Street
FREMANTLE WA 6160
Ph: (08) 94306616
Fax: (08) 93364008
Email: admin@dadaawa.asn.au
Web: www.dadaawa.asn.au
Disability First Stop
Disability First Stop is an innovative service that will assist people with disabilities and their
families get the help they need. When people have an accident or are diagnosed as having a disability,
Disability First Stop will direct them towards the appropriate agencies to give them the support they need.
37 Hampden Road
NEDLANDS WA 6009
Ph: 08 9386 7513 or Freecall 1800 193 331
Fax: 08 9386 6705
TTY: 08 9386 6451
Email: info@disabilityfirststop.com.au
Web: www.disabilityfirststop.com.au
Disabled Children's Foundation
The Disabled Children's Foundation aims to increase knowledge and understanding of the health,
welfare, needs and interests of disabled children in WA. The aim is to provide disabled children with an
environment both physical and psychological which helps promote the learning and application of life
skills among children and young adults aged 10-21 years.
PO Box 1342
OSBORNE PARK WA 6916
Ph: (08) 9201 1030
Fax: (08) 9443 4252
Email: dcfwa@bigpond.com
Down Syndrome Association of WA
The Down Syndrome Association of WA (Inc) works to support the community to develop the
potential of people with Down syndrome to live a valued life. The Down Syndrome Association of
WA (Inc) believes that people with Down syndrome have the right to be respected as valued
members of society with their own level of independence, self determination, and a sense
of belonging to the community. This can be achieved best by having access to appropriate
services and support along the way.
PO Box 338
BENTLEY WA 6982
Ph: (08) 9358 3544 or freecall: 1800 623544
Fax: 08 9358 3533
Email: dsawa@upnaway.com
Web: www.dsawa.asn.au
Emmanuel Self Help Centre for People With Disabilities and Their Families
Information, advocacy, meeting place, library opportunities for people with disabilities.
Social activites, support, counselling for parents and people with disabilities. Shared
accommodation, work experience, training, educational courses. Live in Christian
community. 24 hour emergency telephone contact.
25 Windsor Street
PERTH 6000 WA
Ph: 08 9328 8113
Fax: 08 9227 9720
TTY: 08 9328 9571
Email: emmanuel2@iinet.net.au
Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre
Individual and systemic advocacy. Providing advocacy and information to ensure that ethnic people with
disabilities gain equitable access to a range of services provided by government and non-government
agencies. Advocating with and on behalf of individuals and/or their carers in ensuring that services
are responsive to their cultural and linguistic needs. Raising community awareness of the needs and
rights of ethnic people with disabilities.
320 Rokeby Road
SUBIACO 6008 WA
Ph: 08 9388 7455 Free Call: 1800 659 921
Fax: 08 9388 7433
Email: admin@edac.org.au
Web: www.edac.org.au
Goldfields Individual and Family Support Association
The mission of the Goldfields Individual and Family Support Association is to work with
individuals with a disability and members of their families to achieve and maintain quality
of lifestyle, by providing community-based support that is tailored to their needs, wishes
and circumstances.
42 Wilson Street
KALGOORLIE WA 6430
Ph: 08 90914356
Fax: 08 90914586
Email: gifsa@bigpond.com
Web: www.gifsa.org
Gowrie Community Services
This service contributes to the wellbeing of the community by providing services that support
individuals and families and promote growth in community life. Services are aimed at people
experiencing social isolation, people on low incomes, indigenous people and people from
culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Services provide advocacy, referral
and information. They can assist clients when dealing with Government and other agencies
such as homeswest and centrelink.
213A Belmont Avenue
BELMONT 6104 WA
Ph: 08 9477 5222
Fax: 08 9477 5444
Email: info@gowrie-wa.com.au
Web: www.gowrie-wa.com.au
Headwest
The purpose of Headwest (Head Injured Society of WA Inc) is to work towards an improved quality of
life for people with an acquired brain injury. Through advocacy, referral, information and community
education, to promote a greater community awareness of the impact of acquired brain injury on individuals,
families, carers and friends throughout Western Australia. Headwest is guided in this by the belief that
people with an acquired brain injury should be treated with dignity and respect. They should be supported
to achieve the greatest degree of independence possible, in their participation in the range of activities
and opportunities available to the community of which they are a part.
PO Box 298
APPLECROSS WA 6153
Ph: (08) 9330 6370 or Freecall: 1800 62 6370
Fax: (08) 9317 2264
Email: info@headwest.asn.au
Web: www.headwest.asn.au
Haemophilia Foundation Western Australia (HFWA)
Haemophilia Foundation Australia (HFA) represents people and their families with haemophilia,
von Willebrand disorder, other related bleeding disorders and for those infected with blood
borne viruses which have occurred through the use of blood products necessary for their treatment.
We are committed to improving care and services through advocacy, education and the promotion of research.
2 Delhi Street
WEST PERTH 6005
Ph: 08 9420 7294
Fax: 08 9486 8966
Email: office@hfwa.org
Web: www.hfwa.org
HAPAN (HIV/AIDS Peer Advisory Network)
The aim of the HAPAN is to create a strong network between people living with HIV/AIDS to enable peer
support and advocacy.
PO Box 1510
WEST PERTH WA 6872
Ph: 08 9482 0012
Fax: 08 9482 0001
Email: hapan@waaids.com
Web: www.waaids.asn.au
Heart Foundation Australia (WA Division)
The Heart Foundation is an independent Australia-wide, non-profit health organization. Its
purpose is to improve the heart health of Australians and to reduce disability and death
from heart, stroke and blood vessel disease by: promoting and conducting research;
conducting education and other programs.
334 Rokeby Road
SUBIACO WA 6008
Ph: (08) 9388 3343
Fax: (08) 9388 3383
Web: www.heartfoundation.com.au
Hepatitis Council of Western Australia
The Hepatitis Council of WA (Inc) is a nonprofit community-based organisation. It was set up
in 1992 by people with hepatitis C to help themselves and others who are affected by the virus.
The Council seeks to reduce the prejudice and stigma directed against those with viral hepatitis
(predominantly hepatitis C), assist those with the disease to obtain the best possible care and
support, and raise awareness of the nature of the disease.
Level 4, 102 James Street
NORTHBRIDGE WA 6865
Ph: 08 9227 9800 or 1800 800 070
Fax: 08 9227 6545
Email: info@hepatitiswa.com.au
Web: www.hepatitiswa.com.au
Lupus Group of WA
The Lupus Group of WA was formed in 1979 as a voluntary non-profit organisation,
and became incorporated in 1986. Formation of the Group has allowed services to
be developed over the years to provide support and information to people with
lupus, their families, carers and doctors, in the way of self-help support groups,
educational material through newsletters, library resources, fact sheets, booklets,
and the provision of seminars by medical and health professionals.
GPO Box X2213
PERTH WA 6847
Ph/fax: (08) 9224 3144
Email: lupus@wanet.com.au
Web: www.lupuswa.com.au
Meningitis Centre
The Meningitis Centre is a national not-for-profit organization which was established in 1992 to
help protect families from meningitis and to support those affected by the disease.
PO Box 855
WEST PERTH WA 6872
Ph: 08 9489 7791 or Freecall 1800 250 223
Fax: 08 9489 7705
Email: meningitis@ichr.uwa.edu.au
Web: www.meningitis.com.au
Motor Neurone Disease Association of Western Australia Inc
The objectives of the Motor Neurone Disease Association of Western
Australia are to: assist people with Motor Neurone Disease to maintain
their independence for as long as possible and live with dignity and
hope in a caring environment; provide assistance to the families of
those suffering from Motor Neurone Disease; and foster medical research
and provide support for research into Motor Neurone Disease and its causes.
B/11 Aberdare Rd
NEDLANDS WA 6009
Ph: (08) 9346 7355
Fax: (08) 9346 7332
Email: mndawa@cnswa.com
Web: www.mndawa.iinet.net.au
MS Society of WA
The MS Society of WA is a non profit, non government organisation which provides
services to people with multiple sclerosis and to their families and carers,
throughout Western Australia. It also generates money for research into multiple
sclerosis and plays a part in the education of health professionals and the community
about multiple sclerosis and its effects.
Locked Bag 2
BENTLEY DC WA 6983
Phone: (08) 9365 4888
Fax:(08) 9451 4453
Email: multiple@multiple-wa.asn.au
Web: www.multiple-wa.asn.au
Parkinson's Western Australia (PWA)
Parkinson's Western Australia (PWA) is a non-profit, largely voluntary, grass roots
organisation which works hard to assist people with the condition, their carers and
families. PWA promotes community awareness and provides educational assistance to
health professionals. PWA maintains important links with the national body, Parkinson's
Australia, Inc. and with the Neurological Council of WA.
Suite B, 11 Aberdare Rd
NEDLANDS WA 6009
Ph: (08) 9346 7373
Fax (08) 9346 7374
Email: pawa@cnswa.com
Web: www.parkinsonswa.org.au
Recreation Network
Recreation Network is a small dynamic and creative organisation, which responds
to the individual needs of people with a disability who wish to become involved
in community recreation.
391 Oxford Street
MOUNT HAWTHORN WA 6016
Ph/TTY: (08) 9443 8788
Fax: (08) 9443 8799
Email: info@rec.net.au
Web: www.rec.net.au
Riding for the Disabled Association
Riding for the Disabled Association is a voluntary, not for profit, organisation
which provides riding instruction and other activities associated with riding
and harness driving for people with disabilities.
SEC,Cathedral Avenue
BRIGADOON WA 6069
Ph/Fax: 08 9296 4655
Email: rdawa@iinet.net.au
Web: www.rda.org.au
Rocky Bay
Rocky Bay, formerly the Western Australian Society for Crippled Children provides care
and support for people with disabilities, particularly those with neuromuscular and
other neurological disorders. Our client group comprises people with muscular dystrophy,
muscular atrophy, spina bifida, cerebral palsy and those with an acquired brain injury.
Rocky Bay is about discovering abilities and providing a quality of life for people with disabilities.
PO Box 53
MOSMAN PARK WA 6912
Ph: (08) 9383 5111
Fax: (08) 9383 1230
Email: admin@rockybay.org.au
Web: www.rockybay.org.au
Safe Circles
Safe Circles offers counselling and sexuality education for individuals with special needs and their families.
Safe Circles counsellors offer a confidential, supportive and non-judgmental client-centred service.
The Park Street Centre
203 Park Street
SUBIACO WA 6008
Ph: 0424 900 788 or 0402 318 281
Email: safecircles@iprimus.com.au
SPEECH (WA)
Speech WA provides support and information to any parent or interested group which deals with
children who have a speech or language problem. Lobby to promote speech therapy service in the
state education system. Also promote education for children with language problems and liaise
with the Language Development centres.
C/- Meerilinga Young Children's Foundation
PO Box 1177
WEST LEEDERVILLE WA 6901
Ph: (08) 9489 4022
Spina Bifida Association of WA
The Spina Bifida Association of WA (Inc.) was established in 1970. The main aim of the Association
is to provide support for individuals with spina bifida and their families.
Suite B 11 Aberdare Road
NEDLANDS WA 6009
Ph: 08 9346 7520
Email: admin@sbawa.asn.au
Web: www.sbawa.asn.au
People 1st Programme
The People 1st Programme provides human relationships, protective, human relationship
and self-esteem education for people of all ages with an intellectual, developmental
or learning disability; parents and carers; professionals and service providers, and
the general community.
70 Roe Street
NORTHBRIDGE 6003 WA
Ph: 08 9227 6414
Fax: 08 9227 6871
Email: pip@fpwa-health.org.au
Web: www.people1stprogramme.com.au
People With Disabilities (WA)
People With Disabilities (WA) is a non-government, peak disability consumer lobby
group in WA with an interest in all types of disability (ie physical, intellectual,
psychiatric, sensory & multiple). PWD (WA) aims to: operate an effective resource
and advocacy agency for people with disabilities; provide advocacy and information
on disability issues to individuals and groups; promote empowerment for people with
disabilities; lobby & address disability issues; promote community awareness of the
needs & rights of people with disabilities. Publishes a quarterly newsletter.
37 Hampden Road
NEDLANDS 6009 WA
Ph: 08 9386 6477 or Free Call: 1800 193 331
Fax: 08 9386 6705
TTY: 08 9386 6451
Email: info@pwdwa.org
Web: www.pwdwa.org
Post Polio Network of WA
PPNWA is a self help group of Polio survivors in Western Australia, formed to improve the ability of
members to function as independently and with as few problems as possible as they reach a mature age.
PO Box 257
SUBIACO WA 6904
Ph: (08) 9383 9050
Fax: (08) 9383 9075
Email: poliowa@upnaway.com.au
Web: www.upnaway.com/~poliowa/
Technical Aid To the Disabled Western Australia (TADWA)
TADWA is a voluntary, non-profit organisation that provides technical aids to people with disabilities,
the frail aged & carers through the application of technology & the skills of volunteers.
PO Box 266
BASSENDEAN WA 6054
Ph:(08) 9379 3733
Fax: (08) 9279 5111
Email: technicalaidwa@westnet.com.au
Western Australian AIDS Council
The WA AIDS council, established in 1985, leads the Western Australian community in the provision of a wide
range of services in the prevention of HIV, and the treatment and care of people living with HIV/AIDS.
664 Murray Street
WEST PERTH WA 6005
Ph: (08) 9482 0000
Fax: (08) 9482 0001
Email: waac@waaids.com
Web: www.waaids.com
Western Australian Association for Mental Health (WAAMH)
WAAMH is the peak mental health representative body in Western Australia for non-government not-for-profit
agencies that operate for the benefit of people affected by mental illness. WAAMH supports and encourages
the development of the non-government not-for-profit mental health sector for the benefit of people
affected by mental illness.
2 Delhi Street
WEST PERTH WA 6005
Ph: (08) 9420 7277
Fax: (08) 9420 7280
Email: waamh@waamh.org.au
Web: www.waamh.org.au
Western Australian Council of Social Service (WCOSS)
The Western Australian Council of Social Service Inc, WACOSS, is the peak council of community service
organisations and individuals in Western Australia. WACOSS is part of a national network consisting of
ACOSS and the State and Territory Councils of Social Service, who assist low income and disadvantaged
people, Australia wide.
City West Lotteries House
2 Delhi St
WEST PERTH WA 6005
Ph: 08 94207222
Fax: 08 9486 7966
Email: info@wacoss.org.au
Web: www.wacoss.org.au
Western Australian Deaf Society
The Western Australian Deaf Society was established in 1921 and became an incorporated body in 1930
to assist and serve the interests and needs of the deaf community of Western Australia.
PO Box 8558
Perth Business Centre
PERTH WA 6849
Ph: (08) 9441 2677
Fax: (08) 9441 2616
TTY:(08) 9441 2655
Email: wadeaf@wadeaf.org.au
Web: www.wadeaf.org.au
Western Australian Tourette Syndrome Organisation (WATSO)
TSAA is a voluntary and non-profit organisation consisting of people with TS, their families,
health and education professionals and other interested and concerned people. The association
disseminates educational materials in the fields of health care, education and welfare service,
provides telephone counselling and operates support groups. We support parent advocacy and other
services to help families cope with problems that may occur with TS.
Suite B/11 Aberdare Rd
NEDLANDS WA 6009
Ph:(08) 93467399
Fax:(08) 93467534
Email: ncwa@cnswa.com
Web: www.tourette.org.au
Women With Disabilities WA
Women With Disabilities WA is a non-profit group that is run BY women with disabilities FOR women with disabilities.
The group has monthly forums on a wide range of topics of interest to women with disabilities in Perth.
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320 Rokeby Road
SUBIACO WA 6008
Ph:(08) 9388 7455 or 08 9380 9656
Email: womenwdwa@yahoo.com.au
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This site was developed by Carolyn Frohmader for Women With Disabilities Australia.