Disability access and inclusion

WA Country Health Service is committed to ensuring that people living with a disability, their families and carers have the same access to our facilities, services and information as other members of the community in accordance with the Disability Services Act 1993 (external site).

The WA Country Health Service Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) 2024-2027 was developed in accordance with the Disability Services Act 1993 (WA) to guide our efforts over the next three years. By aligning our DAIP with ‘A Western Australia for Everyone: State Disability Strategy 2020 - 2030’, we have created a solid foundation to achieve the outcome areas in a more meaningful and person-centred way.

Supporting people with disability

Understanding the health care journey

Read information to help patients, carers and families understand essential parts of the health care journey, including:

Easy read Hospital Stay Guidelines

The Hospital Stay Guidelines PDF (4.2MB) aim to improve the hospital experience for people with disability and empower people to have more say in their health care.

The guidelines support the State Disability Strategy 2020-2030 (external site) and include the following easy read resources:

The Disability health profile admission form (PDF 130KB) captures information about a person’s disability and assists hospital staff to understand their needs and requirements. 

Empowering health consumers with disabilities resources

The Health Consumers' Council WA (external site) and People with Disabilities (WA) (external site) have produced booklets and videos to assist people with disability to navigate the health system and prepare for a hospital admission including:

  • outlining health care rights
  • where to go for help
  • key considerations across the entire hospital journey. 

Access these resources (external site).

Last Updated: 09/07/2026