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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.

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Our Amazing Team

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Laura Williams

Founder Community Support Group

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Marie Williams

Founder Community Group & Educator

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Melissa Dumitru 

Support Group, Admin, Social Media, Educator

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Sarah Williams

Film and Media

Support

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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"! 

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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 

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Some of Laura's adventures

Laura's Kitchen Recipes

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Laura's Couch

Short entertainment and informational films from

Laura and Melissa. 

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Free Community Courses

Co-Designed & Facilitated

PERFECT

For your mental health,
wellbeing & artistic self

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Co-designed, and facilitated by two WARCA

Certified Lived Experience Educators

About Your Educators

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Melissa Dumitru - Educator 

Marie Williams - Educator 

  • Founder & Creative Director for Chronically Inspired - Life.Beyond.Disability. 

  • Editor-in-Chief Honeybee Lifestyle Magazine 

  • Featuring Lived Experience Writers & Stories

  • Lived Experience Patient Expert for Merakoi

  • Consultant Community Services

  • Certificate IV Community Services

  • Educator for WARCA & Support Group Facilitator

  • 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. 

  • Founder - The Platform WA - A Community Support Group for young adults with intellectual disability.

  • Disability Advocate & Changemaker

  • Mental Health Educator WARCA

  • Certificate III Education Support

  • Writer for Honeybee Lifestyle Magazine

  • 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.  

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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.  

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Email: chronicallyinspiredau@gmail for more information.

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CONTACT US

Contact the Founder

& Educator

Marie Williams

M: 0421 337 000

E: theplatformwa@gmail.com

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Social Media 

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Facebook page @theplatformwa

Instagram @theplatformwa

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