Down Syndrome WA runs a number of Peer Support Networks in metro and regional WA for new parents of children living with Down Syndrome, playgroup parents, adults living with Down Syndrome and families. They also run an Australia-wide Facebook group.
Youth Disability Advocacy Network (YDAN) is a peer support network for young people living with disability in WA. Find out more and join YDAN via their Facebook group.
Amputees WA is a peer support group for amputees and people with a limb difference. You can find out more on their Facebook page.
Developmental Disability WA (DDWA) has a range of peer support groups for people living with various types of disability. There are groups for individuals, siblings, parents and supporters of people living with disability.
Valued Lives Foundation supports people with disability and their families across Western Australia to connect, learn and grow through peer relationships. Through peer sharing and support, families and individuals learn from each other, strengthen their capacity and navigate important life transitions such as education, employment and independent living.
Speak Easy Association of WA (SEA) is a Self Help and Support Group for people who stutter in WA. The Speak Easy Association of WA runs Smooth Speech maintenance groups in many parts of the country as well as online.
People With disability WA (PWdWA) is run by and for people with disabilities and aims to empower the voices of all people with disabilities in Western Australia. PWdWA is running several advocacy workshops to help people speak out, know about rights and is a chance to share your views about the WA NDIS.
Duchenne Australia is a support organisation, based in Perth, for people living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. You can find out more on their Facebook page.
TransFolk of WA is a peer support organisation for transgender people and their loved ones. The group has both online safe spaces and in-person support groups and social meetups for trans men, trans women, non-binary individuals, parents, and partners.
Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre (EDAC) runs an online peer support group for people from migrant or refugee backgrounds who live with a disability. The Online Peer Support Network (OPSN) is a safe space from people of diverse backgrounds, or their carers and families, to share their experiences and information. Join EDAC via their Facebook page.