News

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 Callum.

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DSAN July monthly update with Callum

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 Callum. Read More

DSWA – Board Nominations Open

DSWA – Board Nominations Open Dear community, The success of our Board relies on variety- of skills, personalities, backgrounds and ages. We have places to fill and I encourage anyone interested in helping our Association to thrive to consider nominating. WE NEED YOU! Feel… Read More

DSWA – Notice of AGM

DSWA – Notice of AGM Notice of Annual General Meeting Wednesday 21st October The Down Syndrome WA Board invite you to the 2026 Annual General Meeting Date: Wednesday 12 October 2026Time: 7pmVenue: The Belmont Hub Level 2, 213 Wright St, CloverdaleRSVP: secretary@downsyndromewa.org.auOnline:… Read More

DSWA – July eNews

DSWA July eNews Our July E-news is out now! Check your email inbox for updates on StepUP!, Open Employment job opportunity, Life Skills Lab and upcoming social events and and much more Keep up to date with everything happening at DSWA by subscribing… Read More

NDIS Bill Update

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

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

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 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

Would you like to work in a big store?

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

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

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

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

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