SWAYS - Support Worker At Your Service

03/07/2025

CAMHS - through the voices of young people who have used the service. 🙏🏼

Starting something new, especially when it comes to mental health – can feel scary, confusing, or just… a lot.

That’s why a group of insightful and talented young people aged 14–20, including those with lived experience of mental health support, have come together to create something special.

They’ve created a series of videos to share what it’s really like to get support through Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) – in their own words and through their own eyes.

From appointments to recovery, these videos offer a warm welcome to anyone starting their CAMHS journey, reminding every young person:

🌟 You’re not alone.
🌟 Support is real.
🌟 Things can get better.

Every young person referred to CAMHS will receive a link to the videos to help them feel informed and reassured.

You can also watch the full series on the CAHS website:
https://cahs.health.wa.gov.au/Our-services/Mental-Health/For-families-and-young-people/Inforeels

03/07/2025

As I learn more each day, my best learning comes from people’s lived experience.
Here is an opportunity for young people to share their learning and experiences with others. Here’s a chance to have a say Children and Young People with Disability Australia

03/07/2025

Join two of my favourite people and share in some NAIDOC love ❤️💛🖤
Come fill your koort with joy
Gina Williams & Guy Ghouse

22/06/2025

Please - take a few minutes to read, sign and share. There are only a few days left before these cuts could be legislated and we lose more professionals supporting PWD.

Stand Up for Disability Support: Stop the NDIS Cuts

16/06/2025

“people giving a damn about people is what keeps people safe”
A long but very interesting story about how one wise support worker saw value in building community.

14/06/2025

Ever wondered how the I CAN Network Ltd can support your child? I’ve heard lots of positive feedback about them and what they offer ND kids. A free online event for parents to learn exactly what they do and how they may fit with your child’s NDIS funding.

🌟 Parent Info Night : Building Understanding & Connection 🌟

Are you a parent or carer looking to better understand how our programs support your young person's strengths, interests and creativity?

Join us for a special Parent Information Session on:

📆 Friday 20th June
🕖 7 PM – 8 PM (AEST)
📍 Online

This session will explore how we use:

🎮 Minecraft – social skills through playful, structured interaction.
🐉 Dungeons & Dragons – imagination, teamwork and problem-solving.
💡 Special Interests – sessions that celebrate each individual's passions.
📽️ Program Videos – real participant stories and feedback.

✅ NDIS Funding - getting the most from your fund.

❔Answers to any questions you may have.

This is a great chance to ask questions, connect and celebrate the diversity that makes our programs so unique.

For more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/i-can-online-parent-information-session-tickets-1363773135159

14/06/2025

What a great idea to provide better accessibility for blind people. Such a basic human need made easier by a sign that speaks their language. Happy to see it in Australia. Molly Burke it would be incredible to campaign for this accessibility tool.

14/06/2025

Perth Kids Hub I have dropped the ball on this - I should have shared so much sooner! So much hard work happens behind the scenes with pages like this - often from one passionate volunteer. Here is a page compiled by a parent in Perth- keeping people updated with current availability of medical professionals for kids in Perth 🙏🏼

Hi, I'm Pia the Mum behind Perth Kids Hub. Perth Kids Hub helps parents find paediatric professionals to support their child's development, learning, mental or physical wellbeing. Check out the directory at: perthkidshub.com.au

14/06/2025

The Parenting Buzz is a resource for PWD in WA providing links to a range of activities. Always great to have for ideas of what is available in our community for various interests. 👍🏼

Inclusive activities, sports and camps for children with a disability living in Western Australia.

12/06/2025

We need to listen to parents. They know their children. Symmie was a ray of sunshine ☀️ and could brighten a room in an instant.

Symerien Brooking was just 10 when she died at Perth Children's Hospital last August — and her devastated parents are still searching for answers about how it happened.

11/06/2025

Sorry to say I’m a couple of days late to acknowledge Men’s Health Week. Look after yourself guys. It’s ok to reach out for help 👌🏼👍🏼

Today marks the start of 2025. 💙

This week is a reminder for all men and boys to look after their health and wellbeing. It is important that men prioritise their physical and mental health, seek regular medical check-ups, and engage in healthy lifestyle behaviours that can lead to a more fulfilling life.

This week we encourage you to check in on your own mental health and the mental health of your mates.

To find out more visit www.menshealthweekevents.com

📞⁠ For free professional phone counselling support call MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978.

📞⁠ For other helplines, visit www.mhc.wa.gov.au/helplines/ or call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.