DSWA E-News November 2025 Our November E-news is out now! Check your email inbox for updates on Guardianship Workshop, Ready for Work Program, Friends for Life and Aim High Festive Craft, Kids Club Basketball and plus lots more! Keep up to date with everything happening at DSWA by subscribing… Read More
Applications are open for the Fiona McBurney Match Day Experience 2026 program. The program aims to connect sport and disability by providing a unique experience for individuals with Down syndrome to undertake an official guest AFL trainer role for the AFL umpires on match day. You can find out more about… Read More
Laura is the facilitator for the Tarneit and Melton MyTime groups and play leads at Epping MyTime. She brings passion, warmth and lived experience to her groups, and enjoys the glimmers of small, joyful moments in everyday life. Laura started as a MyTime member and often says she wishes she had discovered MyTime sooner. “When I was introduced to MyTime,… Read More
DSWA – Inclusion at Work Week This #InclusionAtWorkWeek we’re sharing some insights from DSWA staff member, Tilly. Tilly has started work in the DSWA office and is supporting Lara, our Employment Coordinator. Lara had a chat with Tilly about working at DSWA. Read Lara’s questions and Tilly’s answers… Read More
Thank you to everyone who joined on 18 November for our 2025 Annual General Meeting. On the night, we presented DSV’s Annual Report 2024–25: a celebration of all that we achieved during the last financial year. With special thanks to the DSV team and board, as well as the wonderful… Read More
DSWA – Inclusion at Work Week It’s #InclusionatWorkWeek2025 ! At DSWA, we proudly run an Open Employment Program which creates real opportunities for members who are ready to take the next step into the workforce. We’re passionate about connecting our members with inclusive, supportive workplaces where they feel safe, valued,… Read More
With lots of NDIS changes and news taking place, we have collated a summary of some of the items that might be of interest to our community. Short term accommodation is now called short term respite The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has recently updated the name and guidelines for short term accommodation… Read More
If you haven’t quite finished your Christmas shopping and are looking for inspiration, take a look at our gift guide! Check out the following businesses and wrap up your Christmas shopping today! The list features creatives and makers who have Down syndrome and were at StepUP! this year as… Read More
DSWA Open Employment – Award Finalist We’re thrilled that our Open Employment Program is a Best Employment Pathway Program finalist at the One Community Australian Disability Service Awards (ADSA). See more at https://adsa.onecommunity.net.au/awards/finalists?eventId=1290&year=2025… Read More
DSWA CEO – Award Finalist Our CEO Cassandra Hughes. (GAICD) is a finalist in the Most Visionary Leader award at the Australian Disability Service Awards! See more at https://adsa.onecommunity.net.au/awards/finalists?eventId=1290&year=2025… Read More
Hi, my name is Kez and I’m the Employment Ambassador for DSV’s Employment Connections service. My role as an Employment Ambassador is to assist people who would like to get a paid job. I speak at workshops and events about why employers should give people with Down syndrome a job. I speak about why having a job, like mine at Harris Scarfe, is so great! An event that I spoke at this year… 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 Annie. Read More
