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Aged & Community Services WA, or ACSWA, is the leading representative body for the aged and community care sector in Western Australia. It provides leadership, advocacy and training to not-for-profit organisations and groups to enable them to meet the challenges facing this dynamic industry.
Servicing primarily church and charitable organisations, our member facilities and organisations are located throughout the State, in metropolitan, rural and remote locations. They range from residential facilities (ie, nursing homes and retirement villages) through to community care organisations such as home care, respite services and meal delivery organisations. We provide aninvaluable service to our members via:
- Representation & advocacy– ACSWA is a highly respected voice for our collective group of members. Representatives regularly meet with State and Federal Government ministers and interest groups to ensure the views and interests of ACSWA members are heard in the places where it counts.
- Education & training - a full calendar of training on relevant industry issues at venues around Perth. These seminars, workshops and forums are very well attended and are often repeated to meet demand.
- Information sharing- regular industry information communicated via e-Newsletters, e-News Flashes and our quarterly magazine, ACSWA News.
ACSWA’s strong lobby/advocacy role is enhanced by our affiliation with the national body, Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA). Collectively, ACSA represents over 1,100 church and charitable and community-based organisations providing accommodation and care services to over 450,000 older people, people with a disability and their carers.
QUICK FACTS – WHO DOES ACSWA REPRESENT?
Aged and Community Services WA Inc (ACSWA) is the largest aged care peak body in the State, representing and servicing 137 not-for-profit organisations. ACSWA represents service providers across Western Australia, who in total manage:
- 2,537 High Care Beds
- 5,116 Low Care Beds
- 7,003 Independent Living Units
- 51 Day Care Centres
- 1,500 Community Care Packages
- And over $57.5 million in Community Care Funding
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