WADIN
is a collaborative network for staff working in disability resource centers and
libraries in
A resource pack containing information on each library is available from member libraries.
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Library |
Links |
Contact |
Opening Hours |
Borrowing Conditions |
Resources available | ||||||
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Activ
Library*
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Catalogue |
Tel: 08 93870458 Fax: 08 93870599
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Mon, Wed, Thurs and Fri 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Tues 9:00 am -5:00 pm |
Organisational memberships can be arranged by contacting the library. Anyone may visit the Activ Library, view the resources onsite. Membership is automatic for staff of Activ, Disability Services Commission and Therapy Focus and $22.00 per year for WA residents who are: · parents of a child with a disability · people with a disability · teachers and staff of other organizations
Organisational memberships can be arranged by contacting the library.
Library members may loan up to 4 items at a time. Book loans are for 4 weeks, dvd/video hire is for 2 weeks (fee of $5.50 per dvd/video hire for teachers and other staff, no charge for parents and people with a disability). |
This large collection has a strong focus on intellectual disability, and also features resources related to disability, developmental delay and learning difficulties. More than 8000 items provide information on: specific disabilities, education and integration, coping strategies, employment, sexuality, early intervention, social skills, literacy and numeracy, family issues, advocacy, life stages – diagnosis, school, employment etc, independent living skills, and more. | ||||||
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106 Bradford Street, Coolbinia PO Box 61 Mt Lawley
Tel: 08 9443 0226 Fax: 08 9444 7299 |
Mon and Wed 8:30 am - 4:45 pm |
The IRC is located in the foyer of The Centre for Cerebral Palsy. Services are provided for clients, families or carers of clients, staff and members of the Association.
Services are: loans, reference services, interlibrary loans, photocopying, current journals display and TOC and journal alerting services and information packs for students and members of the public. Members of the public may browse the collection but not borrow. |
Small collection of resources for Cerebral Palsy, disability issues, early intervention, special education and parenting a child with a disability |
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Child Health Library* |
Catalogue |
08 93407333 08 93407441 |
Mon - Fri 9:00 am- 12:00 pm |
Book, DVD and video loans are available to:
• health consumers and their families/carers
• health professionals
• health educators
Students may use the resources on-site. Loan period: 28 days |
Broad range of child health information including
diabetes, epilepsy, cancer, Down Syndrome, asthma and allergies, autism,
mental health, brain injury, parenting a disabled child, parenting a child
with chronic illness, child abuse, nutrition, exercise, discipline and general
parenting. Good collection of children's books about going to hospital. Focus on providing access to information about less common medical conditions. |
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Joondalup Whitford Duncraig Woodvale |
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Broad range of resources | |||||||||
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The Niche,
Tel: 08 93467544 |
Mon, Wed and Fri |
Annual membership is $33 or $16.50 concession.
This includes concessions to workshops,
speakers, courses, resources and a free quarterly newsletter. Members may borrow books & research
papers free - videos ($5 hire & $15 refundable deposit).
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Small collection of learning and attentional disorders related resources | ||||||||
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SECCA |
Catalogue |
City West
Lotteries House Tel: 08 94207226 |
9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Membership required. Non members and students may access resources on the premises.
Membership fees:
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Small collection of specialist books, DVDs and videos; specially designed booklets; anatomical models; educational dolls; pictures books; professional reference material and journal articles. | ||||||
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Royal Perth Hospital*
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Catalogue |
Shenton Park Campus Tel: 08 93827154 Fax: 08 93827184
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Membership is free to all RPH staff and tertiary students while
they are based at the hospital. Non
staff may only use resources on site. No borrowing permitted.
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Large collection of disability related resources | ||||||
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State
Library of WA |
Catalogue |
Tel:
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Mon -Thurs 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Fri 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Sat - Sun 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
Most of the collections
are intended for reference use only. Books may be loaned to an approved library
such as a public library, university or TAFE library or libraries in
Government Agencies. |
Broad range of resources | ||||||
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Telethon
Speech and Hearing Centre |
Catalogue |
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Mon
Wed
Thurs
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Professional Library -
staff only Non-staff and students may access resources by appointment. |
Small collection of allied health, educational and parent resources relevant to hearing impaired children. | ||||||
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The Bentley Centre Unit 5, 1140 Albany Highway Bentley Tel: 08 94789500 |
Mon – Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Parent resource library. Book time to visit Professional library for staff only. Inter-library loans considered. |
Small collection of allied health and parent resources | ||||||||
| Cerebral Palsy |
Catalogue |
Tel: 08 92331005 |
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The following links provide resources
relevant to staff working in disability resource centres and libraries in
- WA
Health Libraries online catalogue
- DSC
Disability Research Network
- ACTIV Parent Portal
- ACTIV Disability Links
- State Library of WA disability resources links
You
can join a discussion group
2009 Project co-ordinator: Julie
Cox