It has been a busy start to the year in our Education Program. Last month DSV were asked to provide a two-day professional development program to South Australian teachers and parents. Day one of the program entitled Unlocking Potential: Including a student with Down syndrome in your school, was geared… Read More
Down Syndrome Victoria and Western Health are working together to find a Lived Experience Advisor to work at Western Health. Exciting employment opportunity: Lived Experience Advisor at Western Health. Down Syndrome Victoria and Western Health are working together to find a Lived Experience Advisor… Read More
People all around the world celebrate the lives and achievements of people with Down syndrome on March 21st each year, as it’s an opportunity to raise awareness about the rights and inclusion of people with Down syndrome internationally. However it was not simply a day for us in Queensland,… Read More
Did you know that the most common barrier to learning identified by schools is communication? One approach strongly encourage using AAC to develop effective and communication is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)! AAC is any communication strategy outside of speech. There are two main types of AAC: Unaided AAC… Read More
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On 21 March, people worldwide celebrated World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), honouring the lives and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome. Read More
DSWA E-News March 2024 Our March e-news is out now! Check your email inbox for updates on World Down Syndrome Congress Scholarships, Siblings Snapshot Project, Relationships Workshops, Parent and Bubs Morning Tea, Busselton getaway plus lots more! Keep up to date with everything happening at DSWA by subscribing here… Read More
DSWA Regional Outreach – Peel With thanks to funding from Telethon, we are excited to be starting a new regional outreach region in the Peel area – DSWA Peel Support Group. If you live in the Peel area, please join the new group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/399481359497440… Read More
DSWA Gala Sponsorship Opportunities Gala tickets have SOLD OUT in record time. We’re looking forward to a wonderful night of dinner, music and dancing! We are now seeking donations and prizes to make the night amazing. See the sponsorship opportunities below. We’re also seeking prizes for the raffle and silent… Read More
World Down Syndrome Day Fundraiser World Down Syndrome Day has been an outstanding success this year here in WA. As many would know a lot of services we provide are unfunded as are our operational costs. We don’t charge membership fees to ensure everyone is able to be… Read More
What’s On at DSWA For details of the events below see our e-News (https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/wa/news-and-events/down-syndrome-wa-newsletters/), go to our Events (https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/wa/news-and-events/events/) page or contact us – admin@downsyndromewa.org.au… Read More
World Down Syndrome Day 2024 The DSWA community had a wonderful WDSD. We celebrated with an evening stakeholder event, member morning tea, family picnic and WA landmark lighting. Watch our social over the next few days to see all the photos!… Read More
