We’re excited to announce the launch of Life Launch, a new fee-for-service designed to support teens and young adults with Down syndrome, and their families, as they plan for life after school. Whether you’re just beginning to think about the future or feeling unsure about the next steps, Life Launch can help you explore disability-specific… Read More
DSWA Living My Best Life Course Take a look at the first week of our Living My Best Life Course. Living independently involves being able to perform a wide variety of skills. Some of those skills include cooking, cleaning and using money. We practiced all of these skills and… Read More
We have some great opportunities for schools and educators to engage with inclusion and inclusive practices in schools to support your students with Down syndrome and involve the rest of your school community. Education conference: Monday 2 March The Down Syndrome Victoria Authentic Inclusion in Schools Education Conference is coming up… Read More
DSWA Educating Students with Down Syndrome Educating Students with Down Syndrome 2026Join us for a full day workshop with presentations from DSWA staff and specialist staff.Date: Friday 20th FebruaryTime: 9am – 4pmCost: $375 in person, $330 onlineBook at https://www.trybooking.com/DHPNR… Read More
Many of us resolve to do better or try new things in the new year. We have lots of ways to help you reach your goals in 2026. Do you want to get fit or be more social? If your goal for the new year is to get fit or be more social, we’d love… Read More
DSWA E-News December 2025 Our December E-news is out now! Check your email inbox for Important Dates 2026, Educating Students with Down Syndrome Day, Ready for Work Program, Office of the Public Advocate event, Aim High 2026 calendar, Story Making Workshops for Kids Club, Friends for Life and Aim… Read More
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
