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Developmental Disability WA (DDWA)

Updated 2026-09-01 · 2,909 reviewed · 122 listed · Scored from 14 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(14) 60 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
NDIS Plan ManagementCommunity Access & Day ProgramsSupported Accommodation & SDAIn-Home & Personal CareSupport Coordination
Developmental Disability WA (DDWA)
Location
West Perth
Services
NDIS Plan Management, Community Access & Day Programs, Supported Accommodation & SDA
Reviews
14
Ranking
#70 in NDIS Plan Management
Best for
Parents and carers seeking workshop-based learning on planning, advocacy, and disability topics.

Google Business Profile is the source for the business data shown here, last checked 2026-09-01. Details taken from their website were fetched 2026-09-01.

What do recent reviews say?

DDWA runs free and low-cost workshops on family planning, wills, and disability topics for parents and carers. Reviewers praise the depth of knowledge and warm atmosphere, especially in structured peer-led events like "Approaching Adulthood". However, several report serious lapses: one advocate ghosted a family days before a critical meeting, another coordinator was criticised for poor support quality, and urgent housing or advocacy requests went unmet. The organisation seems strongest in educational workshops and weakest in individual case coordination and crisis response.

Praised for
  • informative workshops and resources
  • knowledgeable and compassionate staff
  • practical advice and peer support
  • value for money
Watch-outs
  • unresponsive to urgent requests
  • inconsistent support coordinator performance
  • advocate abandonment without notice
  • lack of active assistance
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Best for: Parents and carers seeking workshop-based learning on planning, advocacy, and disability topics.
Think twice if: Families needing urgent individual support coordination or 1-on-1 advocacy may experience delays or unresponsiveness.

What are they good at?

  • Free or low-cost educational workshops
  • Experienced staff with legal and policy expertise
  • Wide range of information topics on website
  • Peer support and family-focused design

Worth knowing

  • Teresa and Leticia run workshops including external legal experts for wills and trusts
  • Free courses and downloadable resources available online
  • Workshops include 'Approaching Adulthood' and 'What If I Die Tomorrow'
  • Operating since 1985

What reviews say by service

Support Coordination
Mixed: praised as knowledgeable in structured workshops, but reports of poor individual coordinator performance and unresponsiveness to urgent requests.
Community Access & Day Programs
Strong: peer-led workshops like 'Approaching Adulthood' and 'What If I Die Tomorrow' consistently praised for depth, practical advice, and emotional support.
NDIS Plan Management
Limited evidence; support coordination mentioned but coordination quality inconsistent across reviewers.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.1 against a 4.38 average across the 96 supported accommodation & sda businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 48% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 49
Review volume 51
Review recency 80
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

Do you offer free workshops or resources?
Yes. Their website lists free courses and downloadable resources. Workshops carry a small fee that reviewers describe as good value.
What topics do you cover in workshops?
Recent workshops include 'Approaching Adulthood' and 'What If I Die Tomorrow', which cover planning, legal matters like wills and trusts, and family support.

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Last updated 2026-09-01