Initially we started using FSWA out of home respite services for Damien, however, due to Damien’s challenging behaviours we changed this to in house respite services quite a few years ago. Respite was provided by FSWA for periods of a few hours to enable us to attend functions, up to more than four weeks for us to go on overseas holidays. Damien can be a difficult person to care for but we always had confidence in the FSWA support workers and the network behind them. Proof of that confidence is in the fact that we felt we could leave Damien in FSWA's capable hands whilst we travelled thousands of miles away. Thanks FSWA.

Joshua is so very lucky to have such dedicated people advocating for him. His Host Families are the most wonderful and extraordinary people. He has been given such fantastic experiences that he never had at home. Josh has a support team (The J Team) that encompasses all that work for Family Support WA, from staff in the office to his Co-ordinator, who does so much work for us and all Josh’s support staff, you are all amazing. To see Josh smile and laugh is the best thing in the world and that has been happening for the last three years. If you are in the position of placing your loved one in accommodation I recommend that you speak to Family Support WA. Host Family is the answer.

I have been using services with Family Support WA for my son, Michael Archer, for over ten years. Family Support WA provide flexible, tailored support for my non-verbal son who is 18, with Autism and intellectual disability. Michael is an active, fun loving adult who requires lots of attention and support for his every day needs. As a single parent to Michael and his brother Jamie, I need regular breaks and over the years Family Support WA have provided this and much more. Family Support WA’s caring Coordinators go out of their way to meet our needs as a family helping us to live our lives whilst enabling Michael to reach his full potential and achieve his goals.

We first became involved with Family Support WA about 15 years ago when our son (ASD, non verbal) started going on camps during the school holidays and also some weekend respite. Living in the country was very difficult and finding this group of people was a godsend, as Daniel made lots of friends, went to lots of places, had fun and was well looked after. The staff were (and still are) are so very caring, attentive and nurturing. Just love them to bits. We, his parents, are still in the country but know that he is in the safest of hands with our “Perth Family”. I am a very paranoid, over-protective mum (Daniel is 23 now!!) and just love Family Support WA , from the top Brass, Coordinators and the support staff. Daniel just loves to see his support staff arrive and then head off with him on their days out during the week, as they keep him busy with so many activities. We are so very blessed grateful to have these people (Family Support WA) in our lives.

My son has been with Family Support WA for several months now after being with another organisation for 13 years. What a refreshing experience! Family Support WA gave tailored a support / mentoring plan especially for him. The support staff are like minded , take an interest in what he is doing and actually do the tasks with him so that he can achieve his goals! Thank you, Family Support WA we really value your support.

I just love the team at Family Support WA!  We have been with them for a number of years now, and would never consider going anywhere else!  The staff are so helpful and obliging, and they  truly do provide “Family Support” –looking at ways that they can help our family to continue to provide care, participate in the community, have a break when it’s needed, and to all function to the best of our abilities.  They have always been such wonderful advocates for our family, assisting us to access resources that help us manage the demanding role of full-time care.  I feel like I can always pick up the phone for advice and the team will always willingly help in any way they can.