Access and Inclusion Advisory Group
The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is committed to improving the physical access to our services and facilities, as well as incorporating inclusion at a participatory and service level.
To support and guide us in this area, we have developed an Access and Inclusion Advisory Group made up of Councillors, businesses representatives and community members passionate about delivering better outcomes in the space.
We have also recently launched our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2023 - 2028.
The Access and Inclusion Advisory Group has been operating since 2018 and aims to support the development, implementation, review and evaluation of this strategic plan.
The group also supports the Shire to form positive community partnerships and achieve the objectives of our Strategic Community Plan.
On this project page, you will find information and resources on the following:
- Advisory Group members
- Advisory Group agendas, minutes and meeting dates
- Shire plans and strategies relating to access and inclusion
- News stories on how we’re supporting and promoting access and inclusion
Be involved
We welcome your feedback, ideas and questions about access and inclusion in the Shire.
If you have a question, submit it via the “Ask a question” tab below.
We also welcome any ideas or suggestions you may have – you can submit them using the “Suggest an idea” tab below.
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Autism Parent's Handbook 2025
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Autism Parents' Handbook
2025 e-Update
A guide to services and support in Western Australia
DDWA is pleased to continue the foundational work of Heidi Brandis and publish the 2025 updated Autism Parents’ Handbook.
This resource is a source of information to help parents of autistic children, prior to or following diagnosis. First published in 2015, this is the fifth edition to this valuable and well-loved resource.
Click on the link to download your free copy:
https://ddwa.org.au/autism-parents-handbook-updated-for-2025-is-now-available/
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New Peer Group in Byford for Parents/Carers of Primary School Aged Children with a disability
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Carers Count WA 2025 Election
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From Carers WA
I am writing to you today to inform you of an important and unique opportunity that you have to ensure that carers are prioritised leading up to the WA State Election.
Over the last few months, with the help of carers like yourself, we have identified five key priorities. We have now written to every Member of Parliament and every election candidate to enquire about their commitment to carers within these five areas and will share any responses we receive on our dedicated webpage (www.carerswa.asn.au/carers-count).
I would like to also urge you to write to your local Member for Parliament now and share what matters to you using our easy to send template. Click here for more information.
Here's what we're asking for...
- Grants for WA Carers (for respite and financial hardship)
- A WA Carer Card Program
- A New WA Carers Strategy
- Increased Support for Regional and Young Carers
- Service Navigation Support for Carers
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First Nations Disability Forum
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In July 2024, all governments accepted in principle Disability Royal Commission (DRC) recommendation 9.10 to establish a First Nations Disability Forum (Forum).
The Department of Social Services is seeking input on how a Forum could be designed.
One of the critical aspects of this design will be ensuring that the unique perspective of regional and remote communities are recognised and involved in the development of the Forum.
The DSS Engage link below provides information on the proposal and on making a submission.
First Nations Disability Forum | engage.dss.gov.au
Attachment A of the Engagement Paper that can be found in the link above outlines DRC Rec 9.10 in full.
Closing date for submissions is 28 January 2025.
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WA Police - Have Your Say
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WA Police are currently seeking feedback to inform their new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy 2025-2030.
Have your say and help spread the word
The WA Police Force (WA Police) are commencing the development of our new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy (DEI Strategy) and would like to invite anyone who uses our services to have a say. The DEI Strategy aims to meet the needs of all people within our diverse community and workforce including:
WA Police would like all stakeholders, including community members, to have the opportunity to provide comment and feedback via the survey linked here: https://www.wa.gov.au/government/announcements/have-your-say-wa-police-force-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-strategy. The survey will be open until 30 December 2024.
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FIFO Families - A Christmas Survival Guide
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Celebrating Christmas whilst working awayThe FIFO Family Christmas Survival Guide
This free guide has been written by FIFO Families, for FIFO Families. It’s packed full of practical tips, advice from other families in the same boat and fun suggestions, to help your family not just survive a FIFO Christmas season but create new heart-felt memories and traditions that you’ll cherish for years to come!
Download your free guide below:
The FIFO Family Christmas Survival Guide 2024 TFFP - The FIFO Family
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National Elder Abuse Research Program - mistreatment of older LGBTIQA+ people
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NDIS Support Coordinator Position
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DDWA is seeking a full-time NDIS Support Coordinator
Developmental Disability WA seeks the right person to join our team of Support Coordinators. In this role you will be working full time and be based in your home office allowing easy access to your local clients. (Greater Perth, WA area.)
To succeed in this role, you will need to have a minimum of 1 years’ previous experience as a Support Coordinator, with strong sector knowledge, be a great systems navigator and have values that are aligned with ours. You may have an Allied Health or Social Work background, but this is not essential.
If you:
- Like working with people
- Are familiar with the processes and regulations of NDIS and keen to help make the NDIS work well for people with developmental disability
- Can think fast in situations that could be seen as challenging
- Want a role with flexible self-managed working arrangements and the opportunity to be part of an experienced and supportive team, and
- Have lived experience of disability yourself or in supporting a close family member with disability (like most of the DDWA team)
…Then this is the role for you.
You will have a deeply held belief that all people have value and all have the right to be included (and supported as needed) in their local communities, schools and workplaces.
You will be a fast learner and be prepared to attend training and staff meetings. You will also need to be savvy with technology (our systems are all cloud based), have attention to detail, good record keeping, problem solving, time management and research skills and be a good communicator at all levels and able to meet administration deadlines.
If you’d like to make a difference in the lives of people with disability and support them to exercise real choice and control, we would like to hear from you.
To apply, please request a copy of the Job Description Form (JDF) for NDIS Support Coordinator; then email a cover letter addressing criteria in JDF and attach your CV (less than three pages please) to our HR Co-ordinator by Sunday 3rd November.
For more information and to request a job description, email DDWA’s HR Coordinator: Leticia.Grant@ddwa.org.au.
Who's Listening
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Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale
Email info@sjshire.wa.gov.au