A Community Support Group & Network
Empowering young adults living with intellectual disability to live life, not just view it from the sidelines.
We provide an online support group run by Founder Laura Williams.
She interacts on Facebook , Instagram and YouTube.
We run FREE community courses in WA that are inclusive of anyone living with an intellectual or physical disability, chronic illness or mental health condition.
Our Amazing Team
Laura Williams
Founder Community Support Group
Marie Williams
Founder Community Group & Educator
Melissa Dumitru
Support Group, Admin, Social Media, Educator
Sarah Williams
Film and Media
Support
Our Story & Our Logo
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Perfectly imperfect is a great way to describe our Picasso style logo specifically designed by artist and photographer, Co- Founder Marie Williams. Full story coming soon....
We invite you to view our Co-Founders message delivered at a meeting with Community Leaders in Joondalup 2021.
"More than Coffee"!
Social Support Group Invites
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Introducing Laura
Hi, my name is Laura Jayne Williams!
I was born in Melbourne Australia, in the year of 2000.
I had surgery on my heart when I was 8 weeks old.
I lived in Melbourne for 4 months until we left for Perth, Western Australia.
I was raised by my parents Marie and Jim.
I have two younger siblings, Alan and Sarah .
I have down syndrome but that doesn't stop me from being who I am.
My interests are watching medical dramas, dance moms and comedies.
My hobbies are dancing and singing, eating out and spending time with family & friends.
I am currently 22 years old and I work in the city at a 5 star Hotel called Pan Pacific Perth. They support me through their open employment program.
Please help us to grow the platform WA page and my support group page for
young adults living with intellectual disability.
Thank you for your support and courage.
Love lots, Laura xx
Some of Laura's adventures
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Free Community Courses
Co-Designed & Facilitated
PERFECT
For your mental health,
wellbeing & artistic self
Co-designed, and facilitated by two WARCA
Certified Lived Experience Educators
About Your Educators
Melissa Dumitru - Educator
Marie Williams - Educator
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Founder & Creative Director for Chronically Inspired - Life.Beyond.Disability.
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Editor-in-Chief Honeybee Lifestyle Magazine
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Featuring Lived Experience Writers & Stories
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Lived Experience Patient Expert for Merakoi
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Consultant Community Services
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Certificate IV Community Services
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Educator for WARCA & Support Group Facilitator
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Melissa loves interior design and decorating. She is an avid baker and home cook. Melissa has been married for 19 years and lives happily with her husband in their French Country beach cottage.
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Founder - The Platform WA - A Community Support Group for young adults with intellectual disability.
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Disability Advocate & Changemaker
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Mental Health Educator WARCA
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Certificate III Education Support
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Writer for Honeybee Lifestyle Magazine
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Marie is passionate about photography and has been an accomplished artist for many years. Marie has been married for 30 years and has three children, one with Down Syndrome.
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Term 4 Courses 2023
Each new Term WARCA releases a series of new courses co-designed and facilitated by Lived Experience Certified Educators.
The educators from Chronically Inspired and The Platform WA (above), have a course every week and our topics are listed above for each Term.
if you would like a purpose designed course for your organisation or team, we are happy to discuss this and forge a relationship with you through the College.
Email: chronicallyinspiredau@gmail for more information.
CONTACT US
VISIT US
Social Media
Facebook page @theplatformwa
Instagram @theplatformwa