Natalie’s Journey from First Jog to ‘City to Surf’ Finish Line
What began as a goal to start jogging again became a celebration of persistence, confidence, and achievement. For Natalie, crossing the ‘City to Surf’…
What began as a goal to start jogging again became a celebration of persistence, confidence, and achievement. For Natalie, crossing the ‘City to Surf’…
A supportive home, growing confidence, and greater independence are some of the outcomes Shane has helped make possible at Interchange WA. As a Shared…
A pottery workshop brought together customers, Interchangers, and family members for a day of creativity, connection, and fun. What began as an idea f…
“It makes me happy when I do something good for others.” It’s a simple statement, but one that has guided Antony throughout his twelve years at Inter…
Stephen is Interchange WA's 2026 Employee of the Year. Find out how is human-centred approach to support set him apart to win this award. Read More
Layla is the winner of Interchange WA's 2026 Excellence In Support Award. Find out why! Read More
Melvin is the latest iThink You Are Awesome winner because her commitment to communication brings together the people of Interchange WA. Read More
Kate’s commitment to empowering People with Disability, and advocating for their choice and control is what makes her stand out, and that's why she's …
Christina has been nominated as an Emerging Leader at the 2026 WA Disability Support Awards for her commitment to creating systems of support. Read Mo…
Lee has been nominated for a 2026 WADSA Award for his commitment to building his customer's confidence in employment. Read More
Suzie is a member of the Interchange WA Engagement Team who works hard to empower our customers. That's why we think she's awesome. Read More
Stephen has been nominated for an WADSA Award for his support work that has given independence to his customers. Read More
Swati has been nominated for an WADSA Award for her exceptional regional support work that made a holiday goal come to life. Read More
Welcome to Interchange WA, Sophie. This is the story of her newfound independence with our SIL supports. Read More
Charmaine's respect for her customers and the support she provides them is what makes her Awesome. Read More
In her journey of supporting Trevor, Support Worker Kylie has learned the true value of resilience, optimism, and connecting with others. Read More
Trevor finds companionship, trust, and reliability in his Interchange support team. To him, Interchange is not just a service: it is like family. Read…
Samantha is a vibrant, kind-hearted woman whose journey with Interchange spans more than 30 years. Read More
Swati's commitment to person-centred support brings empowerment and achievement to her customers. Read More
When Liam’s mother moved into aged care, his world shifted dramatically. For years, she had been his anchor, helping him navigate daily life. Now his …
Rachael, Team Leader at Interchange WA's Diversity South Neighbourhood, brings warmth, wisdom, and dedication to her role. Read More
At Interchange, we are proud to celebrate the incredible people who make a real difference every day and Tahmina, a dedicated Support Worker in our Ma…
Tshering’s journey into community service has been transformative, not just for those he supports, but for himself as well. Read More
For Tashi, every day is an opportunity to bring joy and fulfillment to the people he supports. He believes that the greatest achievement is simply mak…
Harmeet was nominated for this award in recognition of her calm and positive approach—not just with the people she supports, but also with her team an…
Joanne, a valued member of the Interchange team in Mandurah, has been making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people she supports for almos…
Over the past two years at Interchange, one of the things Sharon has valued most is the strong sense of teamwork. For her, collaboration is at the hea…
Wendy finds immense joy in supporting people with disability. She is passionate about seeing customers achieve their goals and develop new skills. R…
Sharon's story highlights the importance of advocating for oneself and seeking the necessary tools, like a wheelchair, to maintain independence. Read …
What motivates Wesley to do an amazing job every day is knowing that his work has a direct impact on someone else's life. Read More
His dedication to our core values has not gone unnoticed, earning him a nomination for the prestigious iThink You Are Awesome award by his team. Read…
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…
Christine’s inspirational story is one of resilience, empowerment, and newfound independence. Read More
From a young age, our customer Ashleigh always knew that public speaking was something she was naturally good at. It wasn't just a skill; it was a pas…
Kelly has discovered a passion for open-water swimming, a hobby that exhilarates her and presents exciting challenges that drive her forward. The othe…
Clariza enjoys the supportive work environment at Interchange. Respect is the core value she holds most dear because it fosters a positive atmosphere …
Her own ‘Candle to Calm’ business is a wonderful achievement in her goal of becoming more independent and the wish to accomplish a fulfilling role in …
Recently the Mandurah Performing Arts Center hosted a charming art exhibit showcasing the talents of local artists, artists we are proud to call the p…
Who is your idol? Imagine if they personally wished you a happy birthday—how special would that be? Read More
Ajay, our exceptional Support Worker, has been a part of the Interchange team in our northern neighbourhood for an impressive nine years. Almost a dec…
Roxanne truly relishes the creative outlet pottery provides, as well as the social aspect of gathering with fellow artists for classes. Read More
Our amazing Support Worker Frida joined Interchange a whooping 12 years ago and we are so glad that she did. She is a truly regular i Think You Are Aw…
Lead Support Worker Darren from our Belmont Neighbourhood used to be an English teacher but took the leap into the Disability Sector 5 years ago. Read…
Jade’s passion is evident in her role at Interchange, where she keeps administrative tasks running smoothly to help people with disability live fulfil…
Several years ago, Meigan would work at her old job at a food court, and she would always be so delighted by the great spirit and friendliness people …
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…
For over four years Geoffrey has been part of the Interchange team. He gained much knowledge in supporting people with complex needs in his time as a …
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…
When Kate and Taylor first met in their Team Leader’s office 7 years ago, there was an instant spark! Who would have known that fast forward those sev…
For over four years Geoffrey has been part of the Interchange team. He gained much knowledge in supporting people with complex needs in his time as a …
Ricci enjoys his job which is to help people fulfil their goals and to live a meaningful life. And this is also the reason why he chose the disability…
WA Disability Support Awards Nomination 2024 Our adventure-seeking customer Sharon from our Myaree Neighbourhood is extremely happy with the understa…
A decade of commitment and dedication and providing support to people with disability to live a good life. Our experienced Support Worker Begonya bri…
Angie’s unwavering dedication and commitment as well as her astonishing leadership qualities were rewarded with her receiving the prestigiouse honour …
Michelle, her family and their friendly dog Penny are looking for someone to share their home with them. Their home is a beautiful two-storey brick-bu…
Frank’s story is an inspiring one he is one of Interchanges valued Support Workers. After spending over 50 years in the construction industry, Frank …
Please meet Helen and Stacy! A family that loves sports, community involvement, and making a difference. They have five adult children, a grandso…
Clayton – Drumming At Men’s Shed Clayton – Living Life to The Beat of His Own Drum Clayton’s journey with Interchange began on July 31, 2005, and has…
“When my family was searching for a disability service provider, we carefully considered our options. Luckily, a friend highly recommended Interchange…
Celebrating Extraordinary Individuals: Meet Craig, Our ITYA Nominee! At Interchange, we take immense pride in recognizing and honouring outstanding in…
Abi Law – Team Leader For Osborne Park – North Divison Shining Lights on our Team Leader Abi We are thrilled to have recently found out more about A…
Rose and her pupster, Evie Meet Rose, our awesome Employee Experience Business Partner. Rose was born & bred in Perth and when she’s not handling empl…
One of Interchange’s awesome customers, Hayley was Master of Ceremonies and also presented at the International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPwD…
Steve enjoys the respectful behaviours between people at Interchange and the organisation’s core values resonate heavily with him. Read More
For over six years, Jinny is a very much appreciated Interchanger and part of the Maddington/Belmont Neighbourhood. She is passionate and truly cares …
The chance to support someone to live a meaningful life is what motivates Michael every day. He supports people with their contributions to their comm…
Michelle has been with Interchange for over 3 years, and she feels like this is the place where she belongs. She truly enjoys creating a positive impa…
Jessica finds that working with and helping people with disability to live a good life comes with many joys. When it comes to sliding into her advocat…
Individuality, Respect, Empowerment and Belonging – these are the values Interchange as an organisation stands for. Read More
Putting a smile on the faces of the people she supports is something that motivates her and makes her enjoy what she does. Read More
Ever since starting as a disability support worker, he found that caring for someone else feels utterly fulfilling and he enjoys the team spirit and s…
The disability sector gives Hayley the chance to show her kindness on many different levels. She can give back and help people who need her the most. …
Lisa has started with Interchange 1.5 years ago and has already brought buckets of positive change, contributions and up and foremost so much motivati…
When meeting Kylie, the first thing you notice is her radiant smile. Making the people around her feel welcome is a beautiful trait of hers. We think …
When Emily is not diving, fishing, camping, or hanging out with her friends she is heavily invested in her new career path – which chose her – as she …
My name is Anthea, and I am a Support Worker with Interchange. I have some great news that I want to share with you today around earning money from re…
Our wonderful Master Chef and Support Worker Debra from our Mandurah Neighbourhood has been part of the Interchange Team for over two years and we wou…
Meet the Interchange winners of the 2021 Disability Support Awards. Through exceptional people like them we succeed as an organisation and make a real…
People like Gail, her passion and commitment to making a real difference in someone’s life, without expecting anything in return, are rare. We knew it…
After years of isolation, Fran joined Interchange 18 months ago with two major goals – living a happier and healthier life and become part of her loca…
We have been working with Jordan and his family on his employment goals for many years. Many support workers have tried different things with Jordan, …
Jordan has been with Interchange for ten years but finding meaningful work has not been easy - until Kylie came along. With the help of his positive a…
Interchange's aim was to remove barriers and increase choices for people living with disability, helping people live a good life. Our organisation has…
Joel’s achievements, confidence, happiness and life has gone from strength to strength, and we could not be happier with his development and zest for …
Working with Interchange has come natural to Maree as she wholeheartedly believes in our values: Empowerment, Respect, Individuality and Belonging. Wo…
Working for Interchange has been a great blessing and Satbeer enjoys it very much. It gives her a versatile workspace with a range of learning opportu…
The WA Disability Support Awards celebrate the achievements of people who demonstrate excellence supporting people with disability. These are our 3 no…
Carys decided early on that her disability would not prevent her from achieving her goals. She is very active, is a part-time worker and homeowner whe…
Through her great determination, positive mindset and with a little help of her Support Workers, the independent women is back in the saddle way soone…
Goals are what is important for you to achieve with support from the NDIS and other supports and services. What are your goals? Read More
By accident, is how our brilliant Support Worker, got introduced to the disability sector, almost eight years ago - and not only she is glad that she …
Well, it’s true! Three decades of great achievements, strong relationships and putting people in the centre of everything we do. Let’s have a look how…
Frida has been part of Team Interchange for the past eight years and gained a great amount of front row experience. Frida now uses her amazing skillse…
“Some people experience great hardship in life but find a way to overcome challenges. They make the best of their situation and smile.” That’s what Ev…
A goal, I am working towards is, being able to feel independent enough, to live with one other person of my choice and my Support Workers are helping …
‘I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you make them feel.’ She believ…
Empowerment is pure validation, a state of being in which we recognise and celebrate our own or someone else’s potential. Empowering someone makes peo…
At Interchange everyone is very welcoming and family orientated. Clare loves that she gets to work with people that are kind, caring and can have a la…
Fran is now comfortably leaving the safety of her home and actively seeks fun things to do out in the community. Which is giving her a sense of belong…
"Social inclusion is very important to me. The disability sector enables me to empower others so they can connect and grow in their everyday life.” Re…
Thirty years, Mike has been part of Interchange. It makes us utterly proud to support a vibrant personality like his, from the very start of the organ…
It is incredibly fulfilling, reading Annette Frazer’s intentions, goals and achievements. We are grateful being able to share her story with you and s…
Not only her day-to-day work Tina is fond of, but also the overall atmosphere at Interchange makes her consider her fellow staff as an extended part o…
Eleisha has been providing a safe, stable and nurturing home environment for Dalton for the past three years. The host and her adult children have wel…
Nicole finds it incredibly rewarding, being the advocate for the people who are not always heard in todays society. She feels as people with disabilit…
As humans, we feel the need to belong. To one another, to our friends and families, to our community, culture and country, to our world. Belonging is …
Hayden’s imagination is awe-inspiring. At 26, he is a successfully published author and has just released the third novel in his series of Dragon Pala…
Sharon is a young Aboriginal woman in her mid 20’s. Sharon had a troubled youth and was incarcerated in 2017 for two years. On release, Interchange we…
Meet Subhash Chander – Team Leader at our Spearwood Neighbourhood. Subhash has been a valued member of Interchange for the past 9 years and is truly a…
Fran has been struggling with Schizophrenia since the age of 12 and never expected anything to change - until she met the right people who supported h…
Support Worker Gareth from our Myaree Neighbourhood has been part of our Interchange family for the past 10 years in various roles - supporting people…
Walking 900km across Spain, swimming with sharks in South Africa, and riding her motorbike – these are just some of the activities Finance Manager Lyn…
Anthea Fletcher from our Spearwood Neighbourhood, has been recognised and nominated by a fellow team mate for her individualised approach to support a…
Together with her Support Team, Carys from our Osborne park Neighbourhood organised to go down to Busselton for a few days to switch off and have some…
The newest member of our board, Marianne Rose, is running her own legal practice specialising in commercial and governance matters. Before becoming a …
It is easy to see how Tim succeeds in whatever he does and how he is appreciated by everyone. Living by one golden rule - treat others how you would l…
Together with her Support Team, Renee discovered her talents, abilities and found an area of work that she would definitely be interested in pursuing.…
Miriam Rystedt made a huge impact from the moment she walked in the door. With her contagious smile, larger-than-life German personality, and optimist…
I know the feeling of not being included and the impact it has on your life. I can truly relate to the people I support and want to break down barrier…
Interchange Superstar, Katie Van Grootel, has been part of the Interchange family for a long time and is considered an absolute gem by EVERYONE. Read …
Osborne Park Team Leader, Janine Brazil has been nominated for Excellence in Leadership by Interchange customers Fallan and Caris. Read More
Mandy Daniel was nominated by a fellow staff member for her kind-heartedness and selfless generosity toward the people we support and team by organisi…
Madeline has been nominated for our iThink You Are Awesome Campaign for “going the extra mile to make a fellow team member feel valued and appreciate…
Renee Hesford from our Osborne Park Neighbourhood is a real superstar in everything she does. And her outstanding efforts most certainly don’t go unno…
As the mother of a person we support and a support worker herself Mandy Daniel is giving a shout-out to all the great support workers out there and th…
I have witnessed people with disabilities out in the community with their support workers, and the look on their faces of being included radiates joy …
Amanda Crawford has been with Interchange for almost 10 years, and never ceases to impress the people we support, their families and guardians, and th…
Dean has only been supported by Interchange for a few months but with the help of his support worker Joy he has been kicking one goal after the other.…
Joy has been working with Interchange for almost 2 years, helping the people she supports work towards attaining the perfect job for them. She is an a…
Support legend Vanessa from our Rockingham Neighbourhood began her journey with Interchange almost 2 years ago. The support worker is well known to go…
Our CEO Justin O’Meara Smith celebrates his 3 year anniversary with our organisation – perfect timing to have a closer look at the person who steers t…
"I had a car crash in 2013 and couldn’t walk for nearly a year. I got around in a wheelchair or was carried around in the house by my partner. I reali…
About a year ago Shay moved out of her mother’s house. She wanted to live her own life and make her own decisions. Shay is now self-sufficient and liv…
James has been part of the Interchange family for about 5 years, and for him the organisation and the things we do stand out because we are putting ou…
Encouraged by his support worker Regan started attending the Fremantle Men’s Shed eighteen months ago. Since then, he’s developed a passion for woodwo…
"If we took time to listen and understand the people we support, or any disabled person in our lives, we could earn and gain a lot of wisdom as they h…
"I love going out with my support staff to listen to live music, dance and bowl." - Joel has been with Interchange since 2008. Requiring twenty-four-h…
Ainsley Swankie, Interchange’s passionate Midland Neighbourhood Team Leader has been nominated by TWO fellow staff members this month, as well as bein…
"They are nice, take good care of me and make me feel at home." - Natasha Heath has been living in a host arrangement for the past three years and enj…
Inspired by positive people Kaylene lives by the motto “try to be the best person you can be.” As people can only praise and say wonderful things abou…
When should I advocate for the uniqueness of a person or a situation, and when do I insist that they be treated or viewed the same as everyone else? -…
In April the Morrison government announced a Disability Royal Commission. $527 million has been allocated over five years, which includes funding spe…
“Boating, Camping, Fishing – Our Joel gets to do it all!” We were just a normal, happy couple looking forward to the birth of our first child, Joel. H…
Bryce and his beloved dog Molly live in a wonderful and loving home with his companion Maureen, her husband and adult son. It’s clear that he approach…
Daniel is a young man with a goal and the passion to make it happen. An avid sport lover and football enthusiast, Daniel knew that he wanted to find m…
Brandon is one of Perth’s budding entrepreneurs through his small business called” Brandon’s Shredding Boxes” that is growing bigger every week. Read …
At Interchange our passion is helping people live good lives. Recently we teamed up with Focus Therapy to address some issues that were facing one of …
Sculptor, reptile fan and Interchange Myaree customer, Samantha Muller, has added a new slithering sculpture to her collection. This green tree python…
In many ways, Michael Gray is your typical 21 year old guy. He loves music, socialising and gaming, and he can pull some smooth moves on the dancefloo…
Cooking has always interested Interchange Myaree customer, Lily Whineray, but it wasn’t until she moved into her own home that she began to take it re…
Customers from our Spearwood Service Centre were treated to an exclusive performance by the West Australian Opera last week, at His Majesty’s Theatre …
When Maurice Ukich first joined Interchange in 1991, he was quiet, reserved and fearful of people. Since then, he has spent 25 years growing, challeng…
Michael Mike Erkelens is the resident social butterfly at Interchange and we are incredibly proud to have supported him for the past 25 years. He alwa…
Liz Carson never forgets a family birthday. She has an uncanny ability to remember the birthdays of every family member and makes sure she helps them …
Interchange Maddington customer, Dylan Douyere, has bagged a bevy of medals for his efforts as a key player in the Fremantle CBC All Abilities Footbal…
Interchange Midland customer, Sarah, has taken life by the handlebars with the purchase of a second hand bike. She wants to get fit and recently inclu…
Puppetry program to express emotion through the Arts Interchange is incredibly excited to launch a bespoke puppetry workshop program next month, thank…
A group of four customers from three Interchange Service Centres have dramatically improved their confidence and presentation skills through the compl…
Interchange customers Claudia, Kristina and Rita shared a goal they had been working on for a while; they wanted to go on a girls holiday. So with the…
The boys from the Clontarf Foundation Senior A Football Team extended the hand of friendship to Interchange customers this week, with an invitation to…
Interchange Midland customer Dean Lloyd loves animals. His favourite by far are horses and ponies and he loves to ride at the Bakers Hill Riding for t…
Interchange WA is very proud to become the first disability support provider in Australia to offer specialist non-violent crisis intervention (NVCI) t…
Dylan Green has devised a unique way of communicating with customers on his regular beat in the Smart Street Mall in Mandurah, where he sells The Big …
We already know we have the best staff going around, but it is a delight when other people notice too! We were contacted by Library Officer Fiona Mill…
Interchange customer, Dwayne Colmer, has embarked on a project to restore an antique set of timber drawers, and discovered a new passion and skillset …
Interchange customers had a ball at the recent Mental as Anything concert, which was held at Manning Park in Hamilton Hill. Interchange Spearwood Comm…
CBC All Abilities Football Team member and Interchange customer Dylan Doyere is shaping up for a great season ahead, with a game last Saturday that sa…