We’re thrilled to introduce the newest MyTime facilitator, Sarah Lacy, who will be leading groups at Bentleigh East, Warrandyte and Blackburn. Her journey with MyTime is both personal and inspiring. Like many members, she first discovered the program while navigating the world of caring for a child with additional needs. Read More
DSWA CEO – HESTA Awards Our CEO, Cassandra Hughes. has been named today as a finalist in the National 2025 Hesta Excellence Awards. Of 420 nominations, Cassandra is one of 24 finalists across 8 categories she is nominated in the Disability Services – Individual Leadership category, for her work… Read More
DSWA Darlington Arts Festival Calling Artists and Craftspeople with Down Syndrome in WA!!! We are so excited to announce that DSWA staff will again be volunteering to set up and run an exhibition stand at this years Darlington Arts Festival. Last year was such an outstanding success for our… Read More
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 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
Volunteer Photographer Needed Please reach out to us at tracy@downsyndromewa.org.au if you’re interested. Read More
Board Notice 1 August 2023 2023/24 Board Nominations The DSWA AGM will be held on 24 October 2023 Nominations to the Board are now open The Down Syndrome WA Board of Directors invites nominations from members, their family/extended family, and members of the WA community to fill upcoming vacancies… Read More
DSWA July E-news Read our July e-News for updates on StepUP!, Dress for Success workshops, upcoming School Leavers Employment Support program, Staying Healthy workshop, Playgroups, Kids Club, Friends for Life and Aim High – https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/wa/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/07/DSWA-ENews-July-2023.pdf… Read More
A message from Carmel Wilkinson I recently sent my daughter, almost 33-years-old with Down syndrome, on an adventure to Perth. I have some cousins in Perth, who introduced me to their very close friends who also have a daughter with Down syndrome. We met a few years ago before the… Read More
Read all the latest news from Down Syndrome WA for updates including our new SLES program, upcoming Aim High, Friends for Life and Kids Club events, lots of sock competition and Regional Outreach dates – – https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/wa/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/07/DSWA-E-News-June-2023.pdf… Read More
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DSA attends COSP16 in New York Olivia Sidhu was a member of the Australian Delegation to this year’s events at the 16th Session of the Conference of State Parties to… Read More
