A Valued Role – Becoming involved in a small, paid venture.
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…
WA Disability Support Awards – Meet Support Worker Gail
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…
WA Disability Support Awards – Meet Frances
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…
WA Disability Support Awards – Meet Support Worker Kylie
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, …
WA Disability Support Awards – Meet 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…
WA Disability Support Awards – Meet Joel’s Team
Interchange's aim was to remove barriers and increase choices for people living with disability, helping people live a good life. Our organisation has…
WA Disability Support Awards – Meet Joel
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 …
Stories of Interchange – Meet Carys
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…
Learn about Safe Transport
In partnership with Transperth we will be holding a Facilitated Network Tour for you. Come along, meet new people and find out more about everything T…
Stories of Interchange – Go Tracey Go
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…
Stories of Interchange – Smashing Goals
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
Stories of Interchange – Meet Charlotte
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 …
Carys fun getaway
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…
Stories of Interchange – Meet Renee
Together with her Support Team, Renee discovered her talents, abilities and found an area of work that she would definitely be interested in pursuing.…
Meet Disability Award Nominee Jeremy
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…
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…
Sam adds a slithering snake to her sculpture collection
Sculptor, reptile fan and Interchange Myaree customer, Samantha Muller, has added a new slithering sculpture to her collection. This green tree python…
Focus on your strengths & be yourself: life according to Michael Gray
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…
Lily’s cooking sees her become ‘masterchef’ of her domain
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…
25 year customer stories – Maurice Ukich
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…
25 year customer stories – Mike Erkelens
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…
25 year customer stories – Liz Carson
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 …
Dylan awarded for footy excellence
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…
Sarah takes life by the handlebars
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…
Community Partnership funding inspires expression & creativity
Puppetry program to express emotion through the Arts Interchange is incredibly excited to launch a bespoke puppetry workshop program next month, thank…
Customers become public speaking Champions
A group of four customers from three Interchange Service Centres have dramatically improved their confidence and presentation skills through the compl…
Dean combines his passion with his work
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 delivers training in Australian first
Interchange WA is very proud to become the first disability support provider in Australia to offer specialist non-violent crisis intervention (NVCI) t…
Dylan develops tool to communicate with customers
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 …
Interchange team member ‘stands out above all others’
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…
Dwayne discovers a new passion
Interchange customer, Dwayne Colmer, has embarked on a project to restore an antique set of timber drawers, and discovered a new passion and skillset …
A poem for Keenan
This poem was written by Interchange Community Facilitator Jo Van Dyk for her customer and friend, Keenan. I first met Keenan over three years ago…