www.disabilityfirststop.asn.au
When people have an accident or are newly diagnosed as having a disability, Disability First Stop will direct them towards the appropriate agencies to give them the support they need.
They provide:
Information via telephone, from email and face to face.
Access to web based information covering a broad range of contacts appropriate to the initial phase post diagnosis
Supported referral to relevant services
Provision of professional advocacy support
Linking to people who have similar personal experiences
Funded by the Disability Services Commission.
Headwest is funded by DSC.
The Disability Services Commission, established in December 1993 under the Disability Services Act 1993 (WA), is the State Government agency responsible for advancing opportunities, community participation and quality of life for people with disabilities. The Commission provides a range of direct services and support and also funds non-government agencies to provide services to people with disabilities, their families and carers.
Sponsor our Peer Advocacy groups,
Melville and Mandurah Nutcracker groups.