Preview in new tab National Carers Week from Sunday 11 to Saturday 17 October, celebrating the huge contribution that carers make in our community. Over thirty events have been organised across Victoria, designed to honour and raise awareness for the vital role carers play in our… Read More
DSWA – Aim High Candelight Concert In August our Aim High group enjoyed a very special night out at a beautiful Candlelight Concert. The stage was surrounded by hundreds of glowing candles while an orchestra played some of the biggest songs by Ed Sheeran and Coldplay. Read More
DSWA – Thank you ActUp A huge thank you to Jasmin from ActUp WA for an incredible 5 weeks with our DSWA members! It has been wonderful to see the confidence of our members grow throughout the course. This is a true testament to… Read More
DSWA StepUP! Early Bird Closes Soon Want to StepUP! and Dance with us? Early bird tickets end soon! Early Bird tickets end Friday 16 September! (Then tickets are $20 per person, children under 2 free) Don’t miss out on a great day of… Read More
DSWA – Congratulations Isabel Congratulations Isabel🎉 We’re so proud to celebrate an exciting achievement for DSWA member Isabel. After an amazing interview, she has been offered a job at Kmart. We can’t wait to see Isabel continue to grow, learn new skills… Read More
DSWA – Remembering StepUP! 2021 Don’t miss StepUP! 2026 – https://www.mycause.com.au/events/stepup2026… Read More
DSWA – We Need Employers We have many of our members who would love the opportunity to find meaningful work. Our Employment Coordinator, Isabelle, is continuing to connect with employers and businesses in the community who are open to inclusive employment. Inclusive employment means giving… Read More
DSWA – Celebrating Employment DSWA member Izzie has reached full independence in her role at IGA, which means she no longer needs a mentor to support her while she is at work. She continues to grow in confidence, build her skills and show what she can achieve in… Read More
DSWA – Parents and Bubs Morning Tea Our third Parents & Bub Morning Tea for the year was a wonderful success, with six families joining us at the DSWA office. It was such a lovely morning filled with plenty of laughs, lots of conversation and the… Read More
DSWA – Looking for an Employment Mentor We’re looking for an Employment Mentor in the Joondalup area to support someone with their employment goals. ⏰ 3 hours per week📍 Joondalup area💰 Paid position If you have experience supporting people with disabilities and think you could… Read More
DSWA – Kelpies for Kids We are so excited to be partnering with Kelpies for Kids Kelpies for Kids advocates for West Australian bush families by raising awareness of their unique challenges, amplifying their voices, and ensuring they are supported, seen, and connected… 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 Sandon. Read More
