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For people with disabilities living in Western Australia there are several concessions that may be available. For more information about concessions available please visit ‘Concessions WA’ http://www.concessions.wa.gov.au/Concessions/Pages/default.aspx You can filter by category, card type or people group. Concession and Health Care Cards   People receiving an income support payment fromRead More →

Consumer Leases: Or how to save $3476.92   What are consumer leases? A consumer lease is where a store allows you to rent/lease household goods, without making an upfront payment. You then make regular fortnightly/monthly payments until the term of the lease finishes. Do you keep the item at the endRead More →

Since the 1st of July 2014, Western Australia has been trialling two disability service models in separate locations. These are: NDIS (My Way) This is the State government model which started in the Lower South West on 1st July 2014. Trial sites Cockburn and Kwinana joined in 1st July 2015.Read More →

            What is a lease agreement? A tenancy lease agreement is a legal contract between the owner of the property ( called the lessor ) and the person who rents the property ( called the tenant ). The agreement states what the conditions of theRead More →

            On 12 December 2014 the Australian Government announced changes to the claim process for some Disability Support Pension (DSP) claims. This may affect: People under 35 years of age (from 1 January 2015) All new DSP claimants (from 1 July 2015) Treating Doctor ReportRead More →

          The Midlas Tenancy Service assists a significant number of clients who have difficulties in getting their bond money returned. Bond money is like a security deposit you pay the owner, landlord or real estate agent, in law called the “ lessor “. It can beRead More →

              Midlas provide a tenancy advice service most Mondays at the Midland Magistrates Court. There is a small office next to the waiting room on the ground floor, If the room is not being used for video link evidence in court, the Midlas tenantRead More →

Midlas presents Coping with Today (Know your Rights), a free two part Q&A and informative session which will cover current issues on Disability, Tenancy and Financial Counselling. Session 1 DISABILITY Wednesday February 25th 10-11.30am Topics covered: What is the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)? How do I apply? Current Centrelink paymentsRead More →

Midlas with its partner, the Midland Women’s Health Care Place, are excited to present two free workshops which are aimed at empowering women with skills to manage their finances and plan for the future. The dates for the workshops are: Wednesday 18th February: 1:00 – 2.30pm or Tuesday 31st March: 1:00Read More →