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How we do it 

Brightwater provides tailored support to clients with Parkinson’s disease. No two people experience Parkinson’s the same way. We develop a unique plan to discover their strengths and ensure they’re participating in their favourite activities. We also make sure they’re connected and actively involved in their local community. Our team combines therapy and support work to help clients improve their skills in daily tasks and work towards goals important to them.

Our Capability Building team includes occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech therapists, psychologists and social workers. They’re equipped with the skills and experience to make each client’s lives more independent, and include:

Backed by research

Brightwater is the only WA disability services provider with a dedicated Research Centre. We collaborate with national and international universities to find innovative solutions to improve the quality of the lives of people we care for.

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The Brightwater Difference

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Thrive, connect & belong

We create communities where people connect and belong, thriving through progressive and responsive care.

Whether in your own home, or one of ours, we keep you connected to what matters most, in the communities you belong so you can thrive.

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Not-for-profit since 1901

For over 100 years, we’ve been there for West Australians from all walks of life. With humble beginnings in Subiaco, today we provide services all across Perth.

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Responsibility for research

We are the only WA aged care and disability provider with a dedicated Research Centre – a hub of discovery and innovation, collaborating with national and international universities to find innovative solutions to improve the quality of lives of our clients.

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Dementia specialists

We were selected in 2018 to run the Australian pilot Specialist Dementia Care Unit, accommodating clients who would otherwise require care in a hospital setting and our learning will influence the whole industry in the coming years.