A series of information sessions, organised by People with Disability Australia (PWDA) will be held in Western Australia for people with disability and others affected by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
The sessions will give an overview of the Royal Commission and explain how PWDA can support people with disability, their friends and family, staff working in disability organisations, ex-staff and whistleblowers to engage in the Royal Commission and speak up about abuse they have experienced or witnessed.
Each session is being presented as part of PWDA’s Disability Support for the Royal Commission Project, which offers individual advocacy services to people with disability, as well as policy work and training for people with disability, parents, carers and disability service providers.
PWDA’s Co-Chief Executive Officer Matthew Bowden will present sessions in the locations listed below from 30th November – 2nd December:
Port Hedland
Date: Monday 30 November
Location: Jim Caffey Memorial Hall, McGregor Street Port Hedland
Time: 2pm-3.30pm
Greenfields
Date: Tuesday 1 December
Location: Greenfields Family and Community Centre, 2 Waldron Boulevard, Greenfields
Time: 2pm-3.30pm
Perth
Date: Wednesday 2 December
Location: Northbridge Piazza, Cnr Lake Street and James Street, Northbridge
Time: 10.30am-12pm
Midland
Date: Wednesday 2 December
Location: Midland Junction Lotteries House, 39 Helena Street, Cnr Great Eastern Highway, Midland
Time: 2pm-3.30pm
People interested in attending one of the sessions can contact Meredith on 1800 422 015, TTY 1800 422 016 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to find out more information and RSVP.
People who have any participation access needs, such as an interpreter, are asked to let PWDA know when they RSVP.
Light refreshments will be provided and professionals will be available during and after each session to assist anyone who may be upset.
