About SWAN
OUR VISION
A community where everyone living with Autism is able to live the life they choose.
MISSION STATEMENT
To enhance the lives of individuals and families affected by Autism in their own communities by:
♥ Providing holistic support to individuals and families
♥ Partnering, aligning and collaborating with existing organisations with similar values
♥ Sharing our success with other support networks, and pioneering positive change and improved regional services through these meaningful partnerships
♥ Creating and improving choice and control in social and respite opportunities
♥ Building community participation, inclusion and contribution for all people with disabilities, through improved understanding and acceptance
Our Board
| Veronica Madge | President |
| Jasmine Geddes | Vice President |
| Secretary | |
| Grant Avery | Treasurer |
| Elizabeth Martin | General Board Member |
| Genevieve Day | General Board Member |
| Jonelle Fraser | General Board Member |
| Catherine Smith | General Board Member |
| Claire Philipps | General Board Member |
Our Staff and Volunteers
| Nick Avery | Programs Manager |
| Mel Jacobson | Coordinator |
| Holly Wintle | Coordinator |
| Tina Williams | Admin Volunteer |
| Caris Walsh | Admin Volunteer |
| Chris Park | Resource Library Volunteer |
| Jim Kamchevski | AutStars Volunteer Mentor |
| Genevieve Day | AutStars Volunteer Mentor |
| Veronica Madge | AutStars Volunteer Mentor |
| Grant Avery | YES Program Volunteer Mentor |
| Elizabeth Martin | YES Program Volunteer Mentor |
SWAN documents available for download:
Links to further information on this website:
Autism Acceptance Month
30 March 2019
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April is Autism Acceptance Month. What can you do?
Find out more here...
April is Autism Acceptance Month. What can you do?
Find out more here...
Need Resources?
14 March 2019
Looking for helpful autism resources?
Barefoot Books Fundraiser for SWAN
Barefoot Books Fundraiser for SWAN
NDIS Workshops
07 February 2019
* NDIS 101 - Understanding the NDIS
* Using Your NDIS Plan
Bunbury & Busselton workshops
* Using Your NDIS Plan
Bunbury & Busselton workshops
A.G.M. 2018
27 September 2018
6.00pm Wednesday 7th Nov 2018
at RSM Australia
U2/2 Fairbairn Rd, Busselton
at RSM Australia
U2/2 Fairbairn Rd, Busselton
Information, Linkages & Capacity Building
01 July 2018
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Connecting People with Mainstream Services NDIS in WA - South West
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Connecting People with Mainstream Services NDIS in WA - South West
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Carers Support Group - Busselton
01 June 2018
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10.00am every third Friday at The People Place, Busselton
10.00am every third Friday at The People Place, Busselton
Entertainment Book 2018/2019
17 April 2018
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Order your entertainment book now! 20% of the proceeds contribute to SWAN. Please help us support people with autism and their families in your local area.
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Order your entertainment book now! 20% of the proceeds contribute to SWAN. Please help us support people with autism and their families in your local area.
Carers Week 2017
19 September 2017
15-21 October 2017
FREE Movie tickets for carers at Orana Cinemas Busselton
FREE Movie tickets for carers at Orana Cinemas Busselton
SWAN Annual General Meeting 2017
14 September 2017
6.00pm Wednesday 18th October 2017
at RSM Australia Boardroom
U2/2 Fairbairn Rd, Busselton WA 6280
at RSM Australia Boardroom
U2/2 Fairbairn Rd, Busselton WA 6280
Understanding Behaviour & Promoting Positive Behaviours Workshop
31 March 2017
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9.00am to 3.00pm
Friday 2nd June 2017
at Busselton Family Centre
9.00am to 3.00pm
Friday 2nd June 2017
at Busselton Family Centre
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Have Your Say!
14 March 2017
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What do you want from SWAN?
Take our 5-10 minute survey to tell us how we can improve our services.
What do you want from SWAN?
Take our 5-10 minute survey to tell us how we can improve our services.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
08 March 2017
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9.00am to 5.00pm Thursdays 11th & 18th May 2017
at Milligan Community Learning & Resource Centre, Bunbury
9.00am to 5.00pm Thursdays 11th & 18th May 2017
at Milligan Community Learning & Resource Centre, Bunbury
Y.E.S. Program
01 February 2017
Youth Engaging Successfully (YES Program) is a social group program for teenagers and young adults with autism spectrum conditions. There are currently three groups providing a fantastic opportunity for teenagers with autism to relax, learn, and build friendships with like-minded peers in a safe and supported environment.
SWAN Quiz Night 2017
07 January 2017
6.30pm Saturday 21st January 2017
$10 per ticket or $70 for a table of 8
Tickets available at Callows Newsagency
$10 per ticket or $70 for a table of 8
Tickets available at Callows Newsagency
WA NDIS (formerly called My Way)
01 January 2017
Information on the planning process for WA NDIS (formerly called My Way)
Dads Camp 2016
21 October 2016
A relaxing bloke's weekend getting to know other dads of kids with autism.
Mums' Camp 2016
26 September 2016
A relaxing weekend camp where mums have the opportunity to connect with other mums of kids with autism.
Entertainment Book
01 June 2016
Order your Entertainment Book Now! 20% of the proceeds contribute to SWAN. Help us support people with autism and their families in your local region.
AutStars
30 March 2016
AutStars is a fortnightly social group program for primary school aged children with autism spectrum conditions. There are currently three groups providing a fantastic opportunity for kids with autism to relax, learn, and build friendships with like-minded peers in a safe and supported environment.
Positive Partnerships - Bunbury
27 March 2016
Working together to support school aged students on the autism spectrum. A FREE workshop for parents, carers or grandparents.
NDIS MyWay NoDISadvantage Forum
06 March 2016
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1.00pm-4.00pm Saturday 19th March at Abbey Beach Resort, Busselton
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1.00pm-4.00pm Saturday 19th March at Abbey Beach Resort, Busselton
Summer Programs 2015-16
29 December 2015
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School Holiday Programs available for kids in the south west region. Early years, primary school age, adolescents and young adults.
School Holiday Programs available for kids in the south west region. Early years, primary school age, adolescents and young adults.
Emergency and Disaster Readiness
28 December 2015
Tips for being prepared and supporting someone with autism or other disability in an emergency or natural disaster.
A.G.M. 2015
04 November 2015
1.30pm Thursday 26th November 2015
Disability Services Commission Meeting Room
Unit 2 / 88 Kent St, Busselton WA 6280
Disability Services Commission Meeting Room
Unit 2 / 88 Kent St, Busselton WA 6280
Planning & Making Choices Workshop
01 October 2015
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Presented by Bob Jackson
BUSSELTON - Monday 26th October 2015
MARGARET RIVER - Tuesday 27th October 2015
Presented by Bob Jackson
BUSSELTON - Monday 26th October 2015
MARGARET RIVER - Tuesday 27th October 2015
Making Changes Through Goal Setting
17 July 2015
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As parents if we want things to change in our life, we have to decide to make things change. Participants will take home a workbook that will help you set and achieve goals independently.
As parents if we want things to change in our life, we have to decide to make things change. Participants will take home a workbook that will help you set and achieve goals independently.
What makes a website autism friendly?
15 July 2015
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CANCELLED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT NUMBERS
Autism CRC Workshop for young adults with autism
"Co-production of an ASD friendly website: Development of Processes and Usability Testing"
CANCELLED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT NUMBERS
Autism CRC Workshop for young adults with autism
"Co-production of an ASD friendly website: Development of Processes and Usability Testing"
GBRG Quiz Night
01 July 2015
It's on again! The Geographe Business Referral Groups second quiz night fund raiser Quiz night with proceeds going to SWAN (South West Autism Network) will be held on Saturday the 18th of July at the Busselton Bowling Club.
Autism Research Project
18 April 2015
Phase One is a large scale comprehensive survey for children with autism aged 2-18yrs throughout WA. Phase Two is the trial of an iPad App as an early intervention therapy tool for children with autism aged 2-6yrs.
Planning & Making Choices Workshop
16 April 2015
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BUSSELTON
Tuesday 16th June 2015
BRIDGETOWN
Wednesday 17th June 2015
BUSSELTON
Tuesday 16th June 2015
BRIDGETOWN
Wednesday 17th June 2015
Turning 16 and Disability Support (Financial Assistance)
01 January 2015
When your child turns 16, Centrelink treats them as an adult. Carer's Allowance (Under 16yrs) payments stop, and you (or your child) may need to apply for other disability support payments and additional forms. Find out more here.
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Preparing for Employment
01 January 2015
BUSSELTON - Monday 23rd March 2015
DDWA invites you to come along to one of these highly practical and interactive workshops for parents wanting to better understand the kind of support they can provide to their son or daughter to help them gain meaningful employment.
DDWA invites you to come along to one of these highly practical and interactive workshops for parents wanting to better understand the kind of support they can provide to their son or daughter to help them gain meaningful employment.
Home Schooling
30 October 2014
For anyone thinking about home schooling their child, there is a lot to consider. Being armed with information about your options and the resources and supports available can make the entire adventure a great deal less intimidating.
A.G.M. 2014
01 October 2014
5.30pm-6.30pm
Wednesday 29th October 2014
at RSM Bird Cameron
U2 / 2 Fairbairn Rd, Busselton
Wednesday 29th October 2014
at RSM Bird Cameron
U2 / 2 Fairbairn Rd, Busselton
Skill Development
18 July 2014
The Autism Association of WA are taking expressions of interest for an early intervention and school age program to be held in Busselton during the Term 3 school holidays this year. Therapy sessions will be run by their experienced clinical team, including speech pathologists and occupational therapists.
Yates Family Story
26 May 2014
Our family's autism journey began back in 2008. Jack was officially diagnosed at eighteen months. He wasn't meeting his milestones and didn't speak his first word until three years of age, well in to his early intervention programme. He lined things up, colour coordinated things, liked sitting in the bath under cold taps for minutes at a time, walked around flicking lights on & off, flapped his hands and tip toed, didn't like to be looked at or talked to, constantly screamed to get attention or have needs met, disliked too much noise and bright lights, woke up numerous times during the night distressed, ate limited foods and the list went on. We had such a great start to his programme with the outstanding help from his lovely therapy assistant.
Our Story - the history of SWAN
16 May 2014
SWAN was founded in 2009, when Deborah Cant and Tish Merifield met with the support of their Local Area Coordinators from Disability Services Commission, shortly after Deborah's daughter was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome and the family moved to Dunsborough from Perth.
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