Explorability Inc

31/07/2024

MEDIA RELEASE

Strengthening Disability Advocacy Support in WA - Joining of Services between Explorability Inc and PWdWA.

We wish to announce that Explorability’s individual advocacy service in the Perth, Peel, and Wheatbelt regions will be joining People with Disabilities WA (PWdWA) from August 1, 2024. The joining of services marks a significant step towards a stronger, more sustainable disability advocacy service that is well-positioned for current future challenges.

“The decision to join advocacy services with PWdWA was made after thorough consideration of a range of factors, particularly the needs of people with disability that our organisations support, and the overall benefit that combining resources and expertise will achieve. Alignment of values and purpose, overall sustainability, and PWdWA’s previous experience providing outreach advocacy in the Wheatbelt, were also key considerations” Explorability Board Chair, Deane Criddle.

“The joining of services will facilitate the merging of both organisations’ strengths and capabilities and ensure that people with disability will continue to have access to quality advocacy support,” said PWdWA Chair Nihal Iscel.

Explorability’s advocacy staff will transfer to PWdWA on the 1st August, which will ensure a smooth transition for current individuals.

Note: Explorability has also provided support, as directed by the person, to assist individuals accessing our support coordination service to transition to another provider of their choice.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank both Boards & leadership teams, the employees, the individuals & families we support, the Department of Communities, and the Minister Punch's Office for their continued support throughout this process.

For further information please contact:

Explorability Inc CEO: Joanne Ende
Email: ceo@explorability.org.au
Phone: (08) 6361 6001

PWdWA CEO: Brendan Cullinan
Email: brendan@pwdwa.org
Mobile: 0421 656 884

22/01/2024

Explorability Inc is supporting People With disabilities WA's work in collecting data for a submission to the Joint Standing Committee's inquiry into the NDIS participant experience in rural, regional and remote Australia. Please help us in ensuring the voices and experiences NDIS participants in rural, regional and remote Australia are heard!

More information is provided in the survey link here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FPM8362

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25/12/2023

Merry Christmas! 🎄✨
We hope you have a safe and enjoyable Christmas and holiday season. Happy holidays from the entire team at Explorability.

06/12/2023

Last Saturday, December 2nd, Explorability celebrated International Day of People with Disability at an event at Cockburn Gateway.

Explorability joined hosts, the City of Cockburn’s Access and Inclusion team, for a day of music and dance showcasing the exceptional talents of Ben Rowe and Tony, Catch Music, Onyx, Jennelle Russo singers, Carus Thompson as well as a local dancing troupe.

Good vibes and disability myth-busting were the order of the day, the audience getting a taste of what people with disability can achieve when inclusion isn’t just a word!

29/11/2023

Come join us in celebrating International Day of People with Disability 2023! We will be hosting a stall at the City of Cockburn event and exploring the WA theme, 'My life, Our Community.' The event will have live music, entertainment and prizes to give away on the day. Further details outlined in the flyer below. We hope to see you there!

25/11/2023

The 16 Days in WA campaign calls for an end to gender-based violence against women and girls. It runs from 25th November (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) until 10th December (Human Rights Day).

On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Explorability stands united in our commitment to ending all forms of violence and discrimination. It is a day to raise awareness, amplify voices, and take action towards a world free from gender-based violence. Through education, advocacy, and empowerment, we can contribute to safer communities where women and girls feel safe. This day serves as a reminder of the work yet to be done and the collective responsibility we all share in fostering respect, equality, and dignity for everyone. Join us in spreading awareness and advocating for a world where women and girls can live free from fear and violence.

23/11/2023

Young people with disability, have your say!

YDAS - Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS) are interested in hearing about your experiences of making a complaint to an NDIS service provider, including anything that may have stopped you making a complaint.

YDAS says:
"Your responses will help YDAS design an online hub to support you to
👉 understand your rights
👉 speak up if there's a problem with your supports and services."

Survey link: https://forms.office.com/r/5DVd64PMSV

The survey closes December 31st and is open to young people with disability (aged 12-25), their family and carers across Australia.

Check out their post below for more information👇

✨ Calling all disabled young people! ✨

YDAS is looking for disabled young people, family and carers from across Australia to contribute to a survey.

We want to know if you have ever felt like your needs were not listened to or respected by your NDIS providers. Have you ever raised your concerns to your NDIS service providers, including anything that may have prevented you from raising your concerns.

Your responses will help YDAS design an online hub to support you to
👉 Learn about and understand your rights
👉 Develop your confidence and ability to raise any concerns you may have with your NDIS supports and services
👉 Work together with your providers to make sure your voice is heard and needs are understood

Have your say now: https://forms.office.com/r/5DVd64PMSV

[Image description: A diverse group of 4 young people with different disabilities looking at a person sitting down. One person has a notepad and they are speaking up.]

14/11/2023

We are excited to introduce Sarah, Individual Advocate.

Sarah is currently studying Psychology, Criminology and Justice at Edith Cowan University. One day, she hopes to participate in establishing a fair and just criminal justice system which focuses on crime prevention and reducing recidivism through rehabilitation and restorative justice. Sarah has diverse employment experience ranging from, horse breeding, raising, and training racehorses and managing 5-star hotels across WA, before finding her purpose advocating for people with disabilities.

She believes access to fundamental services such as healthcare and education is a right rather than a privilege. Sarah feels fortunate to be given the opportunity to fight for these and other basic rights in her role as an advocate.

Sarah hopes to travel around the world to immerse herself in different cultures. She enjoys getting stuck into home improvement projects and renovations. Most of all, she loves her downtime hanging out with her partner and our three rescued fur babies, Django, Ripley, and Rexy.

Please call (08) 6361 6001 or email admin@explorability.org.au to chat about Explorability’s services.

12/11/2023

Diwali is a colourful and vibrant festival that many nations and cultures celebrate today. Diwali symbolizes the "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and understanding over ignorance."

Explorability wishes everyone who is celebrating a very happy Diwali. We hope your day is filled with joy and celebration with your loved ones.

30/10/2023

We are delighted to introduce Zoe, Intake and Engagement Officer.

Zoe started with Explorability as a volunteer in December last year and has moved into the role of Intake and Engagement Officer for Explorability’s Advocacy and Support Coordination services. Zoe moved from the North-East coast of New South Wales with their partner in 2019 and is pursuing a Bachelor of Health Science at Curtin University. Zoe is passionate about social justice and disability rights and is particularly interested ensuring the rights of LGBTQIA+ people with disability are upheld.

Please call (08) 6361 6001 or email admin@explorability.org.au to chat about Explorability’s services.

25/10/2023

Explorability Inc currently has capacity in our Support Coordination and Specialist Support Coordination services. To speak with our team, please contact us on (08) 6361 6001 or admin@explorability.org.au

13/10/2023

Did you know? 🔍

Out of the approximate 411,500 people living with disability in Western Australia, only 52,451 people are benefiting from the NDIS. That means that only 13% of people with disability in Western Australia receive NDIS funding for supports to meet their disability-related needs.

There are big gaps in the services available to people with disability who are not NDIS participants, and as a community we need to continue offering supports and services outside of the NDIS for people with disability.

If you, or someone you know, would benefit from advocacy around accessing non-NDIS services, please contact our advocacy team on (08) 6361 6001.