Disability support

Support for people with disability at The Women’s 

The Women's Disability Liaison Officer is here to help individuals with disabilities, their families, and carers. They help you access the care and support you need during your hospital visit.

Why tell us about your disability? 

Sharing information about your disability helps us: 

• plan and deliver care that meets your needs 
• arrange supports, adjustments, or communication preferences. 

Your information is confidential and is only used to give you the best care. 

How to tell us?

You can let your healthcare team know about your disability and support needs by: 

1. logging into your Health Hub app 
2. selecting ‘Menu’ and scrolling to ‘Questionnaires’ 
3. choosing ‘Identification of Disability’ 
4. filling out the form and listing any supports or adjustments you need 
5. submitting the form so it becomes part of your medical record. 

You can update this form anytime your needs change. 

The Disability Liaison Officer (DLO) 

Our Disability Liaison Officer helps people with disability, families and carers access care and support during their time at The Women’s. 

The DLO can: 

• identify and arrange reasonable adjustments 
• advocate for your access needs 
• work with your healthcare team to make sure your care is inclusive and accessible 
• support patients in maternity, gynaecology, reproductive health, allied health, and other services 

The DLO works part-time and supports current patients at the Women’s. 

You can contact the DLO directly by email: disability.liaison@thewomens.org.au  
Or you can ask your clinician to refer you. 

Reasonable adjustments we can offer 

We want to make your visit is as safe and comfortable as possible. Examples of reasonable adjustments include: 

• sensory-friendly environments 
• communication or mobility assistance 
• communication tools or aids 
• planning support before your visit. 

What to bring to hospital 

Bring things that help you feel comfortable and supported, such as: 

• a support person - family, friend, or carer 
• communication aids - hearing aids, notepad, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices 
• sensory tools - noise-cancelling headphones, sunglasses, fidget toys 
• comfort items - blanket, calming music 
• your care plan or medical information 
• a list of needed adjustments or supports 
• questions or concerns you want to raise 
• emergency contact details 
• current medicines or treatment notes 
• advance care directives - if you have them 
• your Medicare card and Health Care Card -  if you have one 
• letters related to your disability or NDIS number - if applicable. 

Need support? 

You can contact the Disability Liaison Officer anytime for help with: 

• planning your visit 
• coordinating adjustments 
• discussing support options. 

Email: disability.liaison@thewomens.org.au 

Referrals

You can refer yourself or be referred by a health professional (with your permission). Contact the Disability Liaison Officer directly via email.

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