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Advisory Services and Training

PWDWA is excited to announce the launch of our new Advisory Services and Training programs, designed to foster inclusive and accessible environments for all.

Our expert team offers comprehensive training sessions to help organisations understand and implement best practices in disability inclusion. Whether you’re looking to enhance workplace accessibility, develop inclusive policies, or educate your staff on disability awareness, we can help! Contact Vanessa on vanessa@pwdwa.org.

Building a sustainable co-design network of people with disability

Connect with me - Co-Design

Integrating the voices of people with disabilities into your services and policies isn’t just a compliance requirement—it’s an opportunity for innovation and growth. Our workshop will provide you with the skills and insights necessary to make co-design a valued component of your organisation’s core practices.

What You Will Learn:

The Essentials of Co-Design: Understand the true value of including people with disabilities in every stage of the design process.

Best Practices for Engagement: Discover proven strategies and techniques for fostering meaningful participation and collaboration.

Scalable Models for Success: Learn how to implement co-design practices that are adaptable for both local and regional organisations, ensuring compliance with National Standards.

Resource Development: Participate in co-developing practical resources that will help you put inclusive practices into action!

This workshop is ideal for service providers, policymakers, and community organisations eager to enhance their offerings for people with disabilities. Whether you’re starting your journey or seeking to refine your existing practices, this workshop will empower you to create real change.

Contact Vanessa at vanessa@pwdwa.org or (08) 6243 6948 for more information.

Ensure that your services, facilities, and information are accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities.

Disability Access and Inclusion Plans (DAIP)

At PWdWA, we are dedicated to promoting accessibility and inclusion for all. Our team offers comprehensive support in the development and consultation of Disability Access and Inclusion Plans (DAIPs).

We work closely with organisations to identify barriers, provide expert advice, and create actionable strategies that ensure welcoming and accessible environments.

Contact Vanessa at vanessa@pwdwa.org or (08) 6243 6948 for more information.

Understanding, inclusivity, and respect for neurodiversity

Neurodiversity Workshop

In PWdWA’s Neuro-Diversity Workshop, lived-experience presenters offer a unique and enriching opportunity to explore the world through the eyes of neurodiverse individuals. This engaging workshop fosters understanding, inclusivity, and respect for neurodiversity.

Participants will gain valuable perspectives on various neurodiverse conditions, learn practical strategies for creating supportive environments, and engage in meaningful discussions.

This workshop will enhance your business’s knowledge and contribute to a more inclusive society where diverse minds are celebrated and empowered.

For more information on having PWdWA run this workshop at your organisation, contact Vanessa at vanessa@pwdwa.org or 08 6243 6948

It's not being woke, it's being respectful.

Access, Inclusion, Respectful Language and Etiquette Presentation

Join us for a dynamic 30-minute presentation designed for schools, community groups, and organisations seeking to foster a more inclusive environment for individuals with disabilities.

This engaging session highlights the significance of language in shaping perceptions and attitudes toward disability, emphasising how our words can contribute to a more understanding and supportive community.

Participants will also learn practical strategies to create accessible spaces that accommodate diverse needs, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to participate fully. Contact Vanessa at vanessa@pwdwa.org or 08 6243 6948 for more information.

Empowering your team

Access and Inclusion Disability Awareness Training

This workshop will provide an introduction to disability, discuss unconscious bias, accessibility, and cultural safety, as well as highlighting the significance of language in shaping perceptions and attitudes toward disability, and offer practical solutions to assist people with disability while ensuring their independence, dignity and inclusion.

Contact Vanessa at vanessa@pwdwa.org or 08 6243 6948 for more information.

Business Accessibility Check

Create a more inclusive environment for the 1 in 5 Australians who live with a disability. These individuals could be customers, stakeholders, or referrals, representing a potentially untapped market that could boost your revenue by 20% or more.

A diverse workforce can offer your business new perspectives, innovation, and valuable experience.

This service will:

– Conduct a premises check to assess your building and provide you with written feedback on improvements to enhance accessibility.

– Perform a business analysis to understand your workplace culture and inform our recommendations.

– Present a workshop designed to increase disability awareness and illustrate its impact on your business.

– Receive a recommendations document that includes practical strategies and a personalised roadmap your business can easily implement.

Contact Vanessa at vanessa@pwdwa.org or 08 6243 6948 for more information.

Need something else

PWdWA’s lived experience team can custom-create a workshop or presentation to suit your needs. For example, in the past, we have been asked to provide the following:

Assistance with the language around disability for a science exhibition.
A workshop on why organisations should open up places for people with disability to volunteer.
A presentation on Disability and suicide prevention.
Assisted with surveys and documents to ensure accessibility.

Contact Vanessa at vanessa@pwdwa.org or 08 6243 6948 for more information.