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DSWA CEO Award Finalist

DSWA CEO Award Finalist Our CEO Cassandra Hughes has been selected as a finalist in the Most Visionary Leader award for the 2025 Australian Disability Service Awards presented by @1.community What a wonderful achievement! The awards will be held in Melbourne on 13 November, and we… Read More

DSWA StepUP! Thank you Sponsors

DSWA StepUP! Thank you Sponsors A massive THANK YOU to our incredible StepUP! sponsors for supporting our amazing event! Your generous contributions have helped us raise some much-needed funds, and we couldn’t have done it without you. We’re beyond grateful for your support!… Read More

DSWA Telethon Family Festival

DSWA Telethon Family Festival We’re excited to be part of the Telethon Family Festival 2025! You will find us at Stand 138 in the RAC Arena. The generosity of the WA community and Telethon7 Perth allows us to provide our Family Support… Read More

DSWA StepUP! Fundraisers

DSWA StepUP! Fundraisers A massive round of applause for our Top 10 Fundraisers! Your passion and dedication are making a real difference. And a heartfelt thank you to all our fundraisers — every little bit counts and helps us reach our goals!… Read More

Would you like to work with a friendly team?

Smartwares in Cranbourne West is hiring a Warehouse assistant. Smartwares is looking for a Warehouse assistant. Smartwares is a company in Cranbourne West that make and package items. The items are sold in hardware shops like Bunnings.   About the job This job is for an adult with Down syndrome. It… Read More

DSWA StepUP and Dance 2025!

DSWA StepUP and Dance 2025! What an incredible StepUP and Dance 2025! A huge thank you to everyone who came, volunteered, or danced. Donations remain open throughout October — every bit helps support our community – https://donate.mycause.com.au/cause/378846… Read More

Down Syndrome Awareness Month 2025

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and DSV’s staff and Down Syndrome Advisory Network shared what it means to them to be people with Down syndrome, and some things they would like others to know.  What it’s like to have Down syndrome  The Advisory Network Chairperson Kath Mansour… Read More

Matt’s mighty milestone  

DSV’s Matt O’Neil recently reached a milestone that means a lot to him. September marked ten years since Matt started working at Coles, and his colleagues helped him celebrate!  Matt’s Coles store hosted an anniversary party for him with fellow staff, the store manager and even the regional… Read More

What’s On at DSWA

What’s on at DSWA For details of the events below see our e-News, go to our Events page or contact us – admin@downsyndromewa.org.au… Read More

DSWA August E-news

DSWA August E-news Read our August e-News for updates on StepUP!, Board Nominations, Member Stories, New Parent Morning Tea, Regional Visits and Upcoming Events – https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/DSWA-ENews-August-23.pdf… Read More

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