DSWA Mentors Wanted Mentors Wanted: Support Someone’s Journey into Meaningful Work Do you have a passion for helping others succeed? Or do you know someone who does? DSWA is looking for caring and committed individuals to mentor our members as they begin their journey into… Read More
In 2019, Cathy Gibb, a Maternal Child Health Nurse, approached Down Syndrome Victoria with an idea and The Perfect Gift Australia and DSV developed a special partnership. This collaboration aims to ensure that every family welcoming a child with Down syndrome receives a beautifully curated gift box, symbolising… Read More
Our intrepid trekkers are all back home now after completing the DSV Larapinta Challenge 2025, but we’d like to share some of their adventures with you. Day 1 On the first day, the group met up in Alice Springs and were greeted with a blazing 33 degrees so they… Read More
National Carers Week from 12 to 18 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 communities. From morning teas to pamper sessions, have… Read More
“I don’t know that I’ve ever actually seen myself as a carer.” Like many carers, Sue’s journey began gradually. As her mother aged, Sue started helping to care for her brother Nick, who has Down syndrome. Later, when her mother was diagnosed with… Read More
DSWA Medical Student Presentation DSWAAN member Adam, and our Senior Coordinator Nikki, had a fantastic time visiting 2nd year medical students at Curtin University last week! The students were incredibly engaged and had lots of thoughtful, insightful questions for Adam and Nikki after the presentation. Read More
Excellent migration news for family members with Down syndrome Down Syndrome Australia recently announced the changes on their website at https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/…/09/11/migration-news/… Read More
DSWA Playgroups Toy Donation All August our generous families from Playgroups North and South, along with The West Australian Newspaper, have been collecting stuffed toys. Wheelchairs For Kids is a volunteer-based not-for-profit organisation providing the transformative gift of mobility to children in impoverished and under resourced… Read More
11 September 2025 Excellent migration news for family members with Down syndrome Down Syndrome Australia is very happy to announce positive changes in one of our key advocacy areas relating to education costs for children with a disability such as Down syndrome applying for a visa. These changes… Read More
An interview between Matt O’Neil and volunteer David Van Dieren. 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
