Role Title: Project Intern - Disability Justice Service
Organisation: Department of Communities
Internship Period: Semester 2 (July – October)
Location: Fremantle
The intern will be working with the Disability Justice Service Clinical team. We are a team of allied health professionals who work with individuals and team surrounding people with Autism, Intellectual Disability or Cognitive Impairment who are interfacing or at risk of interfacing with the justice system.
The intern will be developing resources for out Disability Justice Transitional Accommodation Program (DJTAP) properties. We have 3x DJTAP Houses in Perth Metro and are looking to develop an ‘Introduction to the Area’ booklet for each home. This will include a list of local services, medical facilities, free and low cost activities etc to support the person as they move to a new location.
The Department collaborates to create pathways that enable individual, family and community wellbeing. What we do has far-reaching impacts across all aspects of society. Supporting wellbeing can mean many things including ensuring children are safe, helping people access a home, or creating diverse and inclusive communities.