DSWA Ready for Work Program In early January 2026, our DSWA employment coordinator, Lara, will run a 5-week Ready for Work program. This program helps our members learn the skills and knowledge they need to start working. It is great for: School leavers who want to start work in… Read More
DSWA Life Skills Lab This year we started our new project called The Life Skills Lab. From June to September, 47 people joined or helped at our events. From September to December, 53 people joined. It is great to see more people coming each time. We think this shows… Read More
DSWA Aim High Events 2026 is going to be a great year for Aim High. We have activities every month.Events will be held in North and South Perth, so everyone gets a chance to come along.There are lots of different activities to enjoy.These include relaxed pub meals, sip-and-paint sessions,… Read More
DSWA Playgroup East We launched a new playgroup in 2025, Playgroup East which has steadily grown over the year. A big thank you to the City of Belmont, WA for their support. And thank you so much to Anita for all her work as the Playgroup East Coordinator. Read More
DSWA Great Southern Catch Up Our Great Southern members had a Christmas meetup on the 7th December. Nineteen people caught up for a lovely, casual afternoon tea at Jean and her family’s house.A huge thank you to our regional representatives Jean, Wendy and Jenny who organised such a great… Read More
The Down Syndrome Victoria office will be closed from Thursday 18 December for the end of year break. The office will reopen on Monday 12 January. For urgent support through this period, you can call: 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Safe Steps: 1800 015 188 Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond… Read More
DSWA Office Closing Dates The Down Syndrome WA office is closed over the festive period from 4pm on Tuesday 23 December and will reopen at 8.30 am on Monday 5 January. From all of us here at DSWA, we wish you a positive and joyous festive season and a… Read More
DSWA – Christmas Party! What a wonderful afternoon of fun and connection at the annual DSWA community Christmas Party So lovely to catch up with our long time members and welcome so many new faces!… Read More
DSWA – Ready for Work – Expression of Interest for 2026 Ready for Work – Expression of Interest for 2026 In 2026, we plan to run our Ready for Work program. This program is for people who want to start work but are not sure how to begin. In… Read More
DSWA – Parents and Bubs Morning Tea Our final morning tea for the year was a great success . We were joined by four wonderful families for lots of laughs, great conversations, and plenty of cuddles. We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to all the families who have… Read More
DSWA – Midwest Bowls Our Midwest members got together for a Barefoot Bowls event. in November. Lots of families came together for some chats and a catchup. Thank you to our volunteer Regional Representative Emily, who organised this family event . And thank you to… Read More
We’re thrilled to share a monthly update from the Down Syndrome Advisory Network (DSAN) – a national group of people with Down syndrome who meet fortnightly to build their skills and share their views. This month, we hear from Alison. Read More
