Merger of Minds is a Peer Support Network in Western Australia whose members are people with complex communication needs. The group is supported by DSO funding from Developmental Disability WA.
 
The group have been learning about voting and writing about election issues which are important to them.
 
Here’s what they said:
 
“Universal Access to Services are important to me” – Helen and Paul
“Where I live is important to me & Choice in who helps me” – Eamon
“Train crossings are important to me” – Eli
“Affordable Housing” – Shoal
“The environment is important to me” – Jasmine
 
Check out PwDWA DSO Project Officer, Sam Connor’s YouTube clip called ‘Our Votes Count’.