Child Protection (Department of Communities)
The Department of Communities protects and cares for Western Australian children and young people who are in need, and supports families and individuals who are at risk or in crisis.
South West Service Provider Directory
The information provided below is purely to be used as a directory, not as specific recommendations from the South West Autism Network. If you know of an organisation or service which should be included in this directory, or a listing is incorrect, please contact us. If you are looking for WA NDIS Endorsed Providers and want to know what types of support they provide, visit the provider listing page here. Please note that not all of the endorsed providers on this list are physically located in the south west, but may provide outreach services from Perth or other regions.
IMPORTANT
SWAN lists Service Providers for informational purposes only.
If you wish to contact a provider you must contact them directly with the information in the Service Provider’s listing. Please do not send any private or medical information to SWAN if you are trying to reach a Service Provider.
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Children and Young People With Disabilities Australia
Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) is the national representative organisation for children and young people with disability aged 0 to 25 years.
Children’s Court (Protection Services Legal Aid)
The Children’s Court of Western Australia is a state court that hears cases involving children accused of committing criminal offences.
Citizens Advice Bureau
They offer low-cost legal advice appointments on a wide range of issues at locations around Western Australia, including Albany, Armadale, Bunbury, Esperance, Fremantle, Joondalup, Kwinana, Mandurah, Midland and Rockingham. They can also help with preparing legal documents.
Claire Faillie, Registered Psychologist (Margaret River)
I offer Psychology support/therapeutic interventions for neurodivergent adolescents (16+) and adults, with a particular interest in women’s experiences. Sessions available in person in Margaret River and via telehealth.
Phone: 0421 875 173
Email: clairefa.psych@gmail.com
Clare Wood – Mental Health Clinician
Clare Wood is an approved medicare provider of Child and Family Therapy. She assists with a range of mental health concerns for children, youth and families, including parent guidance, family work, self harm/suicidal ideation, emotional regulation support and dealing with grief or loss.
Clinikids
CliniKids offers early intervention services including speech pathology, occupational therapy and clinical psychology. They also offer autism diagnostic and therapy services and families have the opportunity to be involved in our most current research. CliniKids also runs training in specific therapies, workshops and events throughout the year.
Communicare
The ISP will assist Early Childhood and Child Care Services to include children with additional needs by providing tailored inclusion support and advice from Inclusion Agencies as well as funding to support more challenging inclusion barriers.