As the reputation of the organisation has grown over the last few years so too has the demand for our services. In order to prepare the organisation for future growth, we are establishing a new hub for our services in the Eastern suburbs. Whilst our longer term plan is for a new office, our immediate priority is to set up a new team and start work with people and families who are new to our organisation. Watch this space for more news as we continue to work on the nuts and bolts of our new hub in the east.

Services available in the east include:

• Individualised Services – flexible support for people with a disability
• Personal Recovery Services – a recovery focussed service for people with mental health issues
• Coordination Services – for people who need assistance to coordinate their services. This type of support is also known as Support Coordination by the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

If you have any questions about the new Eastern Hub, please contact Matt Shaw, Individualised Services Manager East on 08 9201 8900.

We all know the frustration that comes along with the following sentence..

“I swear it’s on the tip of my tongue!”

On behalf of Inclusion WA, we are delighted to invite you to The Sixth Annual Inclusion WA Quiz Night on Friday 5th May at The Rise, in Maylands.

In a night  filled with fun, laughter, and of course to stay true to Quiz Night tradition – frustration, the Sixth Annual Inclusion WA Quiz Night will feature a Raffle, Silent Auction and Wine Wall, with fantastic prizes to be won.

Tables of 10 are now available for purchase but get in quickly as this night is bound to sell out!

To make a booking or for any further information, please contact Kristee Jolly at Inclusion WA via 9201 8900 or events@inclusionwa.org.au

In 2016 Inclusion WA received a grant from the Scanlon Foundation to support and develop the Mirrabooka and surrounding community through the Mirrabooka One Community Project. Working alongside a number of clubs and groups in the area, Inclusion WA ran a series of social inclusion training seminars and provided free one-on-one club development and support to local clubs and groups.

Partnering with the Social Inclusion Group Mirrabooka, Inclusion WA proposed the idea of holding a Community Open Day to celebrate the project. The Community Open Day was held on Sunday March 12th at the Herb Graham Recreation Centre in Mirrabooka and was a marvellous success. Featuring over 25 local clubs, groups and organisations from the Mirrabooka community, the open day was an opportunity for local community members to meet, connect, and try out a few different sporting and recreational activities. Community members made many new social connections in a relaxed and welcoming environment. With over 430 people attending, the event was a great representation of the diverse and wonderful community that is Mirrabooka.

Meet Mirza, a young man passionate about all things food. Inclusion WA has been working alongside Mirza for 2 years, initially assisting him with his Cert III in commercial cookery. Now that he has completed his TAFE course, Mirza has started his own catering business as self-sustaining way of using his cooking skills.

Introducing one of our most integral staff members - Matt Shaw.

Matt explains how his personal journey coincides with the growth and changes Inclusion WA has seen over the past 7 years.  Now moving into a more influential role as coordinator of our new Eastern Hub office, Matt has been one of our biggest achievers across multiple areas of Inclusion WA’s work.

Community Corner invites you to check out current events in your local community across Perth.

From work opportunities in mental health, to english conversation clubs, markets and gaming for all, there really is a wide array of events happening to cater all interests.