Phoebe’s match day by Phoebe & Libby Mitchell (Phoebe’s mother) The Fiona McBurney Match Day Experience was absolutely fabulous! I felt so special in my ‘umpires’ uniform, and heading to Marvel Stadium on the train with my mum and dad, my brother Ed and my 5-year-old nephew. Our chaperones were Fiona McBurney’s brother Vincent and Murray, who has a daughter… 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 Callum. Read More
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 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 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
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
