22 July 2026 We know many people with Down syndrome, families and support people are worried about the proposed changes to the NDIS. The NDIS Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 is still being reviewed… Read More
DSWA – Friends for Life and ActUp WA We had a wonderful afternoon filled with fun acting games, lots of laughs, and plenty of smiles. It was great to see everyone take part in playing Red Light, Green Light and the hilarious game of… Read More
DSWA Course with Transperth We just finished our 4 week public transport training course with Transperth. Independent travel is so empowering. We are working on a “level 2” course that will include even more practice and journey planning. Tilly attended our transport course and continued… Read More
DSWA Kids Club and Studio Dre DSWA Kids Club members had a fantastic time at Studio Dre! It was fantastic to see everyone getting involved in the parkour activities, challenging themselves, and having a go at conquering the big wall. We loved to see the… Read More
Kmart at Chirnside Park is looking for a Team Member. The job Kmart want to hire a person with Down syndrome to be a Team Member. The job will be at the Kmart store in Chirnside Park. It is a big store inside Chirnside Park Shopping Centre. Read More
DSCSA – Employment Ambassadors Our SA Employment Ambassadors recently represented our community by taking the opportunity to work alongside the team from Baker Hughes an international energy company at the Australian Energy Producers Conference at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Isaiah, Joseph and Mia conversed with visitors at… Read More
DSCSA – Fiona McBurney Match Day Experience The Fiona McBurney program is named after the sister of retired AFL Umpire Steve McBurney who passed away in 2009, had Down syndrome and loved football. This year it has been fabulous to see members of our DSCSA community engage in the… Read More
DSCSA – Join Our Facebook Network Have you joined our Down Syndrome Community South Australia Family Network on Facebook? Our private Facebook group is a welcoming, supportive space for people with Down syndrome and their families across South Australia. It’s a place to ask questions, share… Read More
DSCSA -July eNews Our July E-news is out now! Check your email inbox for what’s happening in the SA Down syndrome community. Keep up to date with everything happening by subscribing at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/tBiBjDZQgY or email us info@dscommunitysa.org.au… Read More
DSWA – Aim High and Life Skills Lab Aim High and The Life Skills Lab Celebration post We have made a highlight video to show the activities we have ran over the past month for Aim High and The Life Skills Lab. Self Defence and… Read More
DSV announces Daily Good Café within the Royal Children’s Hospital precinct DSV is preparing to open Daily Good, a new social enterprise café as part of its upcoming office move to the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) precinct. This marks an important new chapter for Down Syndrome Victoria. … Read More
DSWA Parents & Bubs Morning Tea On Wednesday, 10 June, four families joined us for our Parents and Bubs Morning Tea at Turquoise Café in Wanneroo. Over coffee and cake, families had the chance to relax, chat, share experiences, make new friends, and enjoy time together… Read More
