26 June 2015
Your news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Edition #37
DANNY HAS A GREAT FEELING ABOUT SUPPORT FROM IDENTITYWA
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s part of the 2015 LifeLink Winter Appeal, the eRecord is this month taking a closer look at the work undertaken by organisations such as Identitywa, Centrecare, Daydawn, Emmaus Community, Centacare Employment & Training, Djooraminda, The Shopfront and Catholic Outreach. This week, the eRecord has spoken to Danny Wilkie, who has utilised the services of Identitywa and its Accommodation, Respite and Recreation Services. By Jamie O’Brien AS ONE of Western Australia’s leading agencies supporting people with a disability and their families, Identitywa provides a number of different support services to children and adults throughout the Perth metropolitan area. Identitywa CEO Marina Re said the organisation is proud to be part of the Archdiocese of Perth and is committed to supporting people with a disability to lead a fulfilling life. One such program run 1 | EDITION #37 | 26 JUNE 2015
by Identitywa that demonstrates that commitment is the Accommodation, Respite and Recreation Services. “Our accommodation services help family members
Danny Wilkie outside his home in Balcatta. PHOTO: JAMIE O’BRIEN
here to support the individual and his or her family through the process,” she said. Respite and Accommodation Services give individuals living with
“Our accommodation services help family members achieve a new level of independence...” achieve a new level of independence through living in a supported residential home,” Ms Re said. “We understand that this is a major decision, and we’re
the disability the opportunity to develop social and life skills while also having fun with their peers. “It also gives family members time to relax and
to focus,” Ms Re said. St Lawrence Balcatta parishioner Danny Wilkie, 60, is a great success story of the service. Danny moved to his first home in Balcatta in 1998, together with two other men who also utilise the services of Identitywa. Prior to that, Danny had been living with his parents and sister in Wembley. In speaking to eRecord Editor Jamie O’Brien about his experience of moving into his own home and the Continued on Page 3