WA Deaf Society is a not-for-profit organisation established in 1921 to provide services to Deaf and hard of hearing people in Western Australia (WA); including interpreting, employment services and community services.
WA Deaf Society was facing changing community needs and expectations, and new opportunities presented by the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s introduction. Nous worked with WA Deaf Society as part of our Community Partnership Scheme 2016 Round to develop a new strategic direction and identify areas for growth over the short-, medium- and long-term.
Nous helped WA Deaf Society’s board articulate its new strategic direction. We:
To enable WA Deaf Society to deliver on the new strategic plan, Nous’ review identified and prioritised key organisational readiness actions required over 18 months, along with detailed work plans for each change initiative and a recommended governance model to deliver these changes. This formed an overall roadmap for change. Our recommendations will enable WA Deaf Society to sustain and grow its position within WA's changing landscape of disability services.