Valued Lives

Valued Lives is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of a Mosman Park family, a loss that has affected the disability community. Our thoughts are with all those who have been impacted by this heartbreaking event. We are not affiliated with the family.

This unfolding tragedy highlights the immense and ongoing pressures faced by people with disability and their families, and the critical role that disability capacity-building providers play in delivering wraparound support. When supports are limited, people with disability remain at heightened risk.

Families and carers depend on services as essential lifelines, particularly during periods of transition or escalating complexity.

At Valued Lives, we are increasingly witnessing the overwhelm experienced by families we support, alongside significant uncertainty regarding grant funding beyond 30 June 2026, with no known opportunity for continued service delivery. This uncertainty places further strain on families and the continuity of vital community supports.

We remain firmly committed to advocating for people with disability and their families during this deeply challenging time.

If you or someone you know has been impacted by this news and needs support, please reach out to the following services:
Lifeline WA 13 11 14
Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
headspace 1800 650 890

Suspected double murder-suicide prompts calls for greater family support A suspected murder-suicide in Perth has put the spotlight on families with high needs children, with speculation that the Clune family were not getting the support they needed in the lead up to their deaths.

🌍 Celebrating International Day of People with Disability — Valued Lives Style! 🌍✨

This week, our team came together in three very different — but deeply connected — ways to honour inclusion, community and the power of people with disability leading their own lives. We did this in collaboration with City of Belmont, WA and Down Syndrome WA

💛 Camerados Public Living Room — Belmont Forum Association of Camerados

We set up our cosy Public Living Room opposite Big W, offering a welcoming space to sit, chat and share a cuppa (on us!).

Inspired by the Camerados philosophy, there was no agenda and no pressure — just people being people, shoulder to shoulder instead of face-to-face.

These spaces are not about “fixing” anyone. They’re about kindness, connection, and reminding each other that we all need friends and we all need purpose.

It was a beautiful way to mark International Day of People with Disability — community in action.

🏡 My Home My Way Workshop — Ruth Faulkner Library

Mags and Karen held a full-day session supporting people and families who dream of creating a home of their own.

We explored what Individualised Living Arrangements (ILAs) can look like — from developing a vision of home, to first steps, navigating fears and barriers, and building sustainable support over time.

My Home My Way is grounded in the belief that people with disability deserve real homes, in real communities, built around relationships and belonging — not service-based housing.

The room was buzzing, and the conversations were powerful. Everyone left with tools, resources, and hope.

🎨 On Tuesday our Creative and Digital Arts team in collabotation with City of Canning were at Hillview Intercultural Centre to Create & Celebrate with Inclusive Art and Interactive Activities.

From shrinky-dinks and air-dry clay, to digital animation stations and gentle sound-based experiences — families, young people, and community members came together to express themselves, play, connect, and simply be together.

We loved seeing people try new things, share ideas, and support each other. Another reminder that inclusion is not just a word — it’s something you make, moment by moment.

International Day of People with Disability reminds us that inclusion is strongest when it’s lived:

🏠 in the homes people design for themselves
☕ in the conversations shared between strangers
🎨 in creative spaces where everyone belongs

Thank you to everyone who joined us.

Let’s keep building communities where people with disability are welcomed, connected and thriving — every day of the year. 💫

🌟 Have you reserved your spot yet? 🌟

Come to our free webinar on Wednesday next week, where you will hear up-to-the-minute information on the new Thriving Kids Program & Funding Periods, with the chance to ask questions.

If you're a parent or carer of a child with disability, looking to understand more about supports for your child and gain a bit more clarity for the road ahead, this session is for you!

We’d love to see you there — it will be a warm, welcoming space where you will feel supported, informed and empowered.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1968478077921
and a Teams link to the webinar will be sent to your email the evening prior to the webinar.

See you there! 😊

On International Day of People with Disability, we honour the voices, rights and lived experiences of people with disability — and the families and supporters walking beside them.

We invite you to a heart-led, practical and inspiring workshop where we’ll:

🌈 Learn together
🌈 Share stories
🌈 Explore real options for creating a home of your own

Whether you’re just beginning to think about “what’s next?”, or you’ve been exploring housing options for a while — you are welcome.

You will be met with warmth, understanding and helpful guidance.
Let’s imagine and build more inclusive, personalised home futures — together. 💛

Book your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1257895391979