Enable Western Australia

29/12/2025

A message from David Naughton, CEO:

"As I reflect on 2025, I am struck by what a great place Enable WA is, the consistent quality of our therapy and support services and the commitment of all our staff to continuously deliver the important work they do at the team and individual level to make it all happen.

It is not an accident, it is because you all focus on the reasons we are here and the importance of the work we do. Caring and supporting people with a lifelong disability requires a whole of system approach to make it happen, especially to deliver the excellent and consistent high standard of care and support that we do. Thank you everyone for the work you do.

During the year among other things, we landed our audit against the NDIS Nations Q&S Standards, we delivered Enable WA specific culture training, we revamped staff training and engaged a new training provider, we delivered on our KPIs, celebrated NAIDOC and Reconciliation weeks, supported multiple staff compete the Certificate in Clinical Governance and importantly balanced the budget. Ensuring Enable WA is a financially viable organisation as we navigate our way through all the changes to NDIS and the changes coming means your jobs are secure and our participants and their families know we are going to be there in the long term.

All the best for the holiday season, those having some time off enjoy, those of you working over this period, much thanks."

28/12/2025

Starting the new year doesn’t have to mean big resolutions or “🌟 being inspirational.” (cringe!)
But if you are looking to make changes in your life, sometimes the start of the new year can be a good marker to track your progress.

Our latest blog: 'Managing New Year Expectations' runs through:
✅ A few tips on how to not add too much pressure to yourself!
✅ A list of accessible apps that you can use for checklists and accountability
✅ Ideas on how Enable WA can assist you with specific goals in 2026

Read it here: https://www.enablewa.org.au/post/managing-new-year-goal-expectations

27/12/2025

⭐️ Perth Speech Pathology Supports for Adults ⭐️

Appointments are now available from January 2026.

If you or someone you support would like assistance with communication, language, or swallowing, our experienced Speech Pathologists are here to help.

Book your appointment today or find out more: https://www.enablewa.org.au/speech-pathology

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Enable WA!

Wishing our Participants, families, carers, and staff a joyful holiday season filled with happiness, rest, and special moments.

22/12/2025

There's also a FREE BUS 🚎 running through January for our Lower South West families that may want to go to the beach!

Don’t forget that the free BEACH BUS will be back on the road from next Thursday 🏄‍♂️

From 1 January, you can catch the bus to the beach every day for the month of January!

⏰ Running from 8am to 1.30pm
🚍 Starting from the centre of Margaret River town bus stop on Charles West Ave to our gorgeous beach by The White Elephant Café, where the last bus leaves at 1.30pm. Please note that times and pick-up locations are subject to change.

Why ride?
✅ It’s FREE!
✅ No parking hassles – just hop on and enjoy!
✅ Eco-friendly – leave the car at home and reduce traffic 🌍💚
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for everyone – whether you're a family, a teen on school holidays, a senior, a visitor or someone just looking to relax by the sea, the free beach bus is for you!

❗ No bookings required – just show up at the pick-up point and hop on!
🏄🏽‍♀️ What you can bring – Surfboards and boogie boards but NO bikes or fishing rods.

See you on the bus! 🚌💙
For more information including the timetable, please visit: www.amrshire.wa.gov.au/beachbus

22/12/2025

Very proud to be able to support our Lower South West community with inclusive beach access this summer. Make sure to slip, slop, slap! ☀️

If you're a resident of the Shire of Augusta Margaret River, make sure to check it out! 🤿

22/12/2025

Tips for staying protected online.
Scammers are taking advantage of the new social media ban - here's some advice on how to spot a scam from the real thing.

22/12/2025

With Christmas only three days away, we’re sharing a few simple tools to support anyone who may find the day overwhelming due to sensory overload or anxiety.

21/12/2025

📸 Some familiar faces at Deb's Caring Crafts!
Over the last few Fridays, we have been doing Christmas crafts, including Santa Sacks and Sock Snowmen.

Debs Caring Crafts

19/12/2025

For many of us, the holiday season can bring extra stress, sensory overload, and anxiety, especially when navigating big gatherings, bright lights, and busy days.

Here are a few tips to help manage the season:
✅ Plan ahead (where possible) – Know what’s happening and when to remove unpredictable changes and ease anxiety,

✅ Find a quiet space – A calm area to retreat to if you start feeling overwhelmed.

✅ Set boundaries – It’s okay to say no to events or people who make you uncomfortable. The same applies to dietary requirements, or boundaries you have around gift giving and budgets. Share these boundaries with your family and/or friends so they're aware.

✅ Use sensory tools – Headphones, fidget toys, or weighted blankets can help.

✅ Pace yourself – Take breaks when you need them. Go outside, take a breath, only return when or if you're ready to.

✅ Ask for support – Let someone you trust know how you’re feeling.

Remember: your comfort and wellbeing come first. You don’t have to see anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

18/12/2025

We'd like to say a huge thank you to BIG W at Bunbury Forum for their support all year, by providing essential items for our events in the Upper South West.

Thank you! Your donations are very appreciated by our community. 🥰

16/12/2025

We’re hiring a Speech Pathologist in Busselton!
https://www.seek.com.au/job/89144866?ref=hirer-jobs-list

Join Enable Western Australia and help children and adults with a disability improve their communication, social skills, and dysphagia support. We welcome new grads and experienced clinicians alike!

✨ Flexible working hours
✨ Supervision & clinical support
✨ Laptop, mobile, PD allocation + salary packaging
✨ Pool cars or mileage reimbursement
✨ Health & wellbeing initiatives

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the South West community, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply via SEEK to view full details and submit your resume + cover letter. Applications close COB Monday 12 January 2026.
https://www.seek.com.au/job/89144866?ref=hirer-jobs-list