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City of Stirling DAIP Launch Highlights the Importance of Inclusion and Lived Experience
Disability Assembly WA (DAWA) was proud to partner with the City of Stirling...
Employment for People with Disabilities
2025 DAWA Summit 31 March 'Employment for People with Disabilities - Creating...
Leadership Transition at DAWA
Our Chief Executive Officer Sarah Love has stepped down from her position at...
The NDIS Independent Review and The National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment
The NDIS Independent Review and The National Disability Insurance Scheme...
Victor Patrick’s vision for a brighter future for people with disabilities in the Kimberley
A Kimberley disability advocate hopes the NDIS will become more accessible to...
Our leaders have a responsibility to set the standard on how we use language
I spend my professional life helping individuals and organisations get the...
DAWA’s response to the proposed reform of WA Government’s Disability Legislation
DAWA Council Members recently contributed to the public consultation on...
The Disability Leadership Program is now open
Applications for the second round of the Disability Leadership Program...
Disability Health Network seeking feedback on the recently launched Hospital Stay Guidelines
The Network is inviting people with disability and disability service...
Katie Rodwell 6PR Interview
Katie Rodwell participated in a podcast on 6PR regarding the launch of the...
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