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The agreement (called a bilateral agreement) has been signed by the Western Australian State government and the federal government about how the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will be delivered in WA. From 1 July 2017, NDIS will be administered by the State government. For more information on this decision,Read More →

The Women’s Information Service on 1800 199 174 (Free call) offers free, confidential information for women in Western Australia. It is a free telephone service and operates from 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday. This service provides information and referrals about issues such as health, finances, legal matters, counselling andRead More →

Midlas constantly reviews how we can best assist people and are happy to announce that we will now be providing a Financial Counselling service at Ellenbrook library on Wednesday each week between 12.30pm – 3.30pm, commencing on 1st February 2017, appointments do need to be booked through our Midland officeRead More →

If you are a current tenant of the Housing Authority and you receive a jail sentence of 6 months or less you may be able to sub-let your property with the consent of the Housing Authority. You may also keep up the rental payments yourself if you do not wantRead More →

Savings are something that most people strive for though do not think they can achieve as the strain of managing day to day expenses and financial commitments can be a burden. You do not have to have a high income to save. Everyone should have a buffer for unexpected lifeRead More →

When the Housing Authority requests that you as a tenant fill out a rent review form please do this as quickly as possible and get it back to the Housing Authority as you may be paying more rent than you need to. If you have a household member that qualifiesRead More →

It was announced on December 2nd 2016 that Western Australia will be rolling out from 1 July 2017 with a state-based NDIS. The State and Commonwealth government made this decision after trialling 2 Schemes within WA – a State based WA NDIS operated through Disability Services Commission (DSC) and aRead More →

Services that will be closed during the Christmas break: Department of Human Services If you are required to report over the Christmas/New Year period please note that the Centrelink offices will be closed on: Boxing Day public holiday, Monday 26th December 2016 Public holiday, Tuesday 27th 2016 Wednesday 28th DecemberRead More →

Mary, a local Indigenous woman, came to Midlas with a support worker from a local housing organisation as she was at risk of eviction due to rent arrears. Mary had  travelled up north due to a family emergency and had left her ATM card and account information at home. WhilstRead More →

Did you know…? Voluntary job seekers can access jobactive employment services even if you’re not receiving a Centrelink payment. If you’re eligible, you can get free professional help to: Write a resume Look for work Prepare for interviews Understand what skills are needed Use self-help facilities (may be computers orRead More →