Janine’s Relentless Fight for Disability Rights
Champion for Disability Rights Janine’s Relentless Fight for her customers When the NDIS plans for Lucas and Christian—two brothers with Level 3 autis…
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When Dreams Come True – Marc’s Journey to Employment
Marc’s story is a testament to the positive impact of aligning interests with meaningful actions. A close and genuine relationship with his Support Wo…
Our Values – Respect
Respect is something that is part of every aspect of our lives whether we recognize it or not. Why? Because respect is when we accept someone as they …
UPDATE – Disability Royal Commission
People with disability, like everyone else in our community, have the right to live free of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation. Interchange sup…
Major Party Vows to Protect NDIS
With the Federal election on this Saturday, we thought it might be a good time to share what both of the major Parties have been saying regarding the …
Disability Etiquette – It doesn’t have to be hard
Disability etiquette is a set of guidelines dealing specifically with how to approach a person with a disability. It comes down to one simple rule: d…
Royal Commission terms of reference released
A broad and comprehensive list of the terms for the Royal Commission into disability has been released by the Australian Government. Read More
The problem with limited accessibility in public spaces
With numerous Disability Organisations, Perth has no excuse for the lack of accessible spaces in shared public spaces. Read More
Interchange staff recognised in WA Disability Support Awards 2019
Interchange is proud to announce the nomination of several staff members for the annual Disability Support Awards. Read More
State Disability Plan in the works
In a drive for more inclusive communities the McGowan government has announced plans to develop a State Disability Plan which will underpin all Govern…
The NDIS in WA: A call for certainty and unity
In 2011 the Productivity Commission inquiry into disability care and support highlighted the current [then] disability support system is underfunded, …
Benefits of inclusive employment flow far beyond the employee
Recent research by the University of Melbourne shows that whilst people with disability represent nearly a fifth of the population, they are drastical…
Contemporary support: looking beyond the jargon
This is the first blog post from our new CEO, Justin O'Meara Smith. Justin joined the team in February and brings with him a wealth of knowledge and m…
Guest blog: Discrimination travels in disguise
This guest blog is written by Interchange Board member, Christine Carson. Read More
13WA NDIS – perception vs reality
13WA NDIS – perception vs reality
I had an interesting telephone conversation a few days ago with The Honourable Jenny Macklin MP, Shadow Minister for Families and Social Services. Rea…
Values at the forefront of new chapter for Interchange
This is my last blog as I am leaving Interchange to take a break and seek new opportunities in the social sector. I have been CEO of Interchange for e…