Regional Alliance West is thrilled to announce that, thanks to a fresh partnership with People With disabilities WA(PWdWA) and contributions through our partnership in Return-It’s Container Deposit Scheme the Independent Disability Advocacy Service (IDAS) will be continuing to operate in Geraldton until 30 June 2026.
IDAS is an essential support service for people with disabilities and their families to help them to understand their rights and options, access services, and have a voice in their lives and communities. The announcement of cessation of our funding after 31 July 2025 caused considerable distress among the disability sector in Geraldton. “We are extremely appreciative that this new partnership ensures the service can continue to be offered locally within the Midwest, Murchison and Gascoyne communities”, RAW Operations Manager, Mr Chris Gabelish said.
“RAW with PWdWA is an exciting partnership and we, with the support of the wider disability section will continue to advocate for security of funding for local service provision beyond 30 June next year. For people that cannot advocate for themselves, when they are facing disadvantage or discrimination, this type of a service is essential for them” Mr Gabelish said.
If you or someone you know with a disability requires advocacy support, then IDAS Midwest, Murchison and Gascoyne can be contacted by telephone Regional Alliance West on (08) 6234 8228 or email your request to legal@raw.org.au
For further comment please contact Chris Gabelish Operations Manager at RAW at chris@raw.org.au or call 0477840774. From PWdWA, please contact Sarah Beaumont – Operations Manager, sarah@pwdwa.org on 6243 6948 or Kat Johns – CEO, ceo@pwdwa.org on 0404 293 745