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our story

OCD WA was founded to ensure people in Western Australia with OCD and Related Disorders (OCRDs) have access to the best treatment and support.

Dr Leigh Sheppard, our Founder, struggled with OCD for decades before her diagnosis. Although the diagnosis provided clarity, she faced challenges in finding peers and navigating treatment system access. Recognising the need for change, Leigh and her peers established OCD WA.

Our mission is to create psychologically safe and inclusive spaces to enhance the health and wellbeing of those with OCRDs. We offer services such as social events, peer support, appointment advocacy, resources, education, and training for individuals with OCRDs, their support networks, clinicians, and educators.

By raising awareness and advocating for those with OCRDs, we aim to build a supportive community. Whether you seek help for yourself, a loved one, or want to support our mission, OCD WA is here to assist and guide you every step of the way.

  • VISION

    OCD WA will be recognised as the expert organisation on OCD and Related Disorders (OCRDs) in Western Australia,
    supporting those with lived experience and improving access to OCD-informed and specialised clinicians and educators.

  • MISSION

    To enhance the quality of life of people living with OCRDs by improving awareness, education, understanding, inclusivity
    and access to peer support and evidence-based treatment

    To improve clinician awareness, knowledge and response to OCRDs through education, training, clinical pathway development
    and establishing of a network of OCD-informed clinicians to optimise evidence-based service provision

    To increase awareness and access to OCD-informed training and resources for educators at all levels

    To provide strong and effective national advocacy informed by the needs and interests of people living with OCRDs

  • VALUES

    Empathy & Compassion

    Integrity & Respect

    Community & Collaboration

    Access & Inclusion

    Informed & Holistic

  • STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

    Create a resilient organisation founded on compassionate leadership

    Engagement with 1,000+ Western Australians with OCD and their support networks

    Provide diverse and inclusive peer support groups

    Host events to develop and improve peer, clinician and educator network connections

    Best practice training completion for 20+ Western Australian clinicians

    Development of a clinical pathway for clinicians

    Development of a directory of clinicians who have completed training

    Education and training completion with 20+ Western Australian education centres

    Maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders

    Increase partnerships with non-profit organisations, businesses and government bodies

    Optimise funding and sponsorship opportunities

    Strongly advocate for change at state and federal levels

thank you

To our incredible curating team, artists, volunteers, attendees and all supporters who joined us at the Creating Connections Exhibition in 2025! With some additional last minute sales, we will have a final fundraising amount calculated shortly!

In the meantime, we are very pleased to announce the winners of our raffle prizes!

1st PRIZE
Elaine Ford
Ticket Number: #334

2nd PRIZE
Anonymous
Ticket Number: #212

3rd PRIZE
Natasha Lattanzi
Ticket Number: #251

4th PRIZE
Anonymous
Ticket Number: #231

5th PRIZE
Julie Excell
Ticket Number: #181