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.
SWAN lists Service Providers for informational purposes only.
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Provides a holistic, evidence based service to children, adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other related disabilities. Advice and support is also provided to families and carers and we regard parents as essential partners in achieving positive change. Early Intervention Services available in Bunbury and Collie.
Jacqueline Ross is a Registered Music Therapist who offers one-on-one and small group/family music therapy intervention to people of all ages in the south west of WA. Sessions can be held in-person at her premises in South Bunbury or at your home, as well as online sessions via Telehealth. Music therapy offers a non-invasive, non-pharmacological, fun intervention that can be used to meet social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs. Treatment plans are created to address the therapeutic aims for the client and their family. Music therapy can be particularly useful for: encouraging social skills and language development and encouraging the development of fine and gross motor skills through the incorporation of action songs and through playing musical instruments. Music therapists use a combination of playing and singing existing and original songs, listening to music (for self-regulation), improvising (self-expression/processing of emotions) and creating original musical pieces, depending on client preference.
JSW Training and Community Services aims to provide young people aged 12-18 years with education, support and counselling to overcome life issues or circumstances that cause concern or prevent young people from moving forward, making decisions, achieving goals and being the best they can be.
Kelly is a Clinical Psychologist with experience across a range of treatment settings including Forensic (community and custodial),
Occupational (EAP, vocational rehabilitation), Education (schools), Mental Health, and Private Practice.
Kelly uses evidence based treatments such as Mindfulness based ACT, DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Schema Focused Therapy and interpersonal neurobiological therapy techniques. For children, families and couples, she emphasises emotions, attachment and child development, focusing on improving safety, security and trust within the family system. Kelly specialises in trauma treatment using EMDR therapy and is an EMDRAA Accredited Consultant and EMDR Training Facilitator.
Key Assets is a non-government, not-for-profit children’s services agency providing services across Australia to children, young people and their families, with a particular focus on foster care and young people with a disability. They aim to support children and young people with disabilities to grow more confident and independent.
NDIS Support Categories Registered to Provide:
– CORE: Assistance with Daily Life; Assistance with Social and Community Participation
– CAPACITY BUILDING: Support Coordination (Coordination of Supports); Improved Living Arrangements; Increased Social and Community Participation; Finding and Keeping a Job; Improved Relationships; Improved Health and Wellbeing; Improved Learning; Improved Life Choices; Improved Daily Living Skills (Psychology and Social Work)
Free (even on mobile phones) 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
https://www.kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling
Occupational therapy and speech therapy for your child. Kids Shine is a mobile therapy service. We provide high quality paediatric occupational therapy and speech therapy in your home, school, and community.
Perth Metro and South West (Busselton, Dunsborough, Margaret River)
Steph is a speech pathologist who loves supporting children to achieve their goals. Through family-centred practice, Steph develops positive relationships with children, caregivers, and educators – to support meaningful inclusion. Steph is experienced working with children of all ages, and strongly believes that everyone has the right to communicate in the way that works best for them. Steph has a particular passion for working with young children with developmental delays and disabilities. Steph loves to learn new ways of helping children and their families. She is Hanen-Certified, and uses a neurodiveristy-affirming approach to support autistic children to build friendships and confidence. Steph is trained in the Sounds~Write© approach, and in a range of approaches to support AAC. Steph has experience across a range of clinical areas, including early language development, speech sound disorders, AAC, social communication, and literacy. Steph loves working as part of a team to provide evidence-based, fun, and functional therapy.
You do not require a referral from a doctor to access our services.
Kiind supports thousands of families each year by providing practical assistance, emotional support, connection to other families and help to find the most appropriate services and supports for children and their families.
Kiind is a family-led, independent peer support organisation with almost 40 years of operation. We support 7,000 families in Western Australia and all services are provided free-of-charge.
