WA Ostomy Association

WA Ostomy Association The WA Ostomy Association is a voluntary, non profit organisation that helps ostomates throughout WA Ostomate’ is a term used for someone who has a stoma.

This can be divided into the different types of stoma – so as well as being an ostomate you can be a ‘colostomate’, ‘ileostomate’ or ‘urostomate’.

31/05/2026

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This National Volunteer Week we're highlighting the volunteers behind the scenes who keep WA Ostomy runningLorrie has be...
24/05/2026

This National Volunteer Week we're highlighting the volunteers behind the scenes who keep WA Ostomy running

Lorrie has been volunteering with WA Ostomy since 2009, however she had a relationship with the association long before this as a Stomal Therapy Nurse.

Many of us here would describe Lorrie as the heart of our organisation. She donates full time hours to keep the association running, and to advocate for ostomates on both a state and national level. As the association secretary since 2018 she has been integral in helping us to become one of the most wide-reaching associations in the country. Lorrie was also at the heart of the development of the WA Ostomy STN clinic and has been a key player in our ongoing efforts to educate the general community about stomas.

If you attended our new member meetings, you have met Lorrie. If you have called in stressed and overwhelmed, you have spoken to her. And, if you have come into the association you've been greeted by her smiling face

Thank you Lorrie!

This National Volunteer Week we're highlighting the volunteers behind the scenes who keep WA Ostomy runningIan joined us...
23/05/2026

This National Volunteer Week we're highlighting the volunteers behind the scenes who keep WA Ostomy running

Ian joined us last year and brings years of post experience to the warehouse. He had always intended to volunteer after retirement and when we put out a call for more help he was eager to put his hand up.

He says the best part of his time here is the team he gets to work with, he also really appreciates the chance to stay physically and mentally active.

When we asked Ian what volunteering gives to him he said that his time with us each week gives him "self worth and satisfaction in knowin that I am knowing part of a team fulfilling a vital link in the supply of product to ostomates"

Thank you Ian!

This National Volunteer Week we're highlighting the volunteers behind the scenes who keep WA Ostomy runningAbbey joined ...
22/05/2026

This National Volunteer Week we're highlighting the volunteers behind the scenes who keep WA Ostomy running

Abbey joined us late last year and is a breath of fresh air in the warehouse. She was looking to give back to the community outside of her studies and connect with others and we're so grateful she chose us!

She says the best part of her time here is having the chance to be part of a really friendly and welcoming team.

When we asked Abbey what volunteering gives to her she said "Volunteering has given me a sense of purpose and community during what has been a difficult time in my life. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to come here every week"

Thank you Abbey!

This National Volunteer Week we're highlighting the volunteers behind the scenes who keep WA Ostomy runningPaula joined ...
21/05/2026

This National Volunteer Week we're highlighting the volunteers behind the scenes who keep WA Ostomy running

Paula joined us late last year and is an organisational wizard in the warehouse. She started with us because she enjoys helping others and appreciates the support that her husband has always received through us.

She says the best part of volunteering is "being able to support a community that has also been a part of my family's journey" We know that Paula feels she is making a positive difference, and we're thrilled she chooses to do so with us.

Thank you Paula!

This National Volunteer Week we're highlighting the volunteers behind the scenes who keep WA Ostomy runningMargaret has ...
20/05/2026

This National Volunteer Week we're highlighting the volunteers behind the scenes who keep WA Ostomy running

Margaret has been volunteering with WA Ostomy since mid 2023.
She started with us because she believes that "WA ostomy is a good organisation, notwithstanding that it is close to home. My husband is an ostomate and I appreciate the care given to members by those who work and volunteer for the organisation"

Thank you Margaret!

19/05/2026

EXPASS Best Practice Recommendations ASCN UK is proud to present the EXPASS Best Practice Recommendations – Exercise and Physical Activity after Stoma Surgery. Date of…

05/05/2026

Northam report 17th April 2026

A whistle stop visit to Northam to run a STN clinic at the hospital outpatient’s department and visit an ostomate at one of the local RCHs.

A total of 6 ostomates were seen at the clinic and one at the RCH. All were very grateful of the visit and positive outcomes were had with any changes made.

Talking of the Wheatbelt plans are underway to visit Merredin in early August where a STN clinic will be held in addition to an evening education session in conjunction with Rural Health West. In the meantime I am looking forward to my next Narrogin visit in June which will be shortly followed by Geraldton, Carnarvon, Exmouth, Kalbarri and Northampton. More on these visits closer to the time…..

Would love to see this around WA! Great job Jordan!
27/04/2026

Would love to see this around WA!
Great job Jordan!

Address

15 Guildford Road
Mount Lawley, WA
6050

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

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