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DSWA Telethon Family Festival

DSWA Telethon Family Festival Well that’s a wrap. What a fantastic Family Festival we had. So many visitors and lots of creativity. Thank you to all our our amazing volunteers. We could not do it without you. Read More

DSWA StepUP! Thank you DSWA Team

DSWA StepUP! Thank you DSWA Team A big thank you to our amazing staff for all the hard work to make StepUp such a success! The time you volunteer on the day of StepUp makes it all possible. Read More

DSWA StepUP! Thank you Volunteers

DSWA StepUP! Thank you Volunteers A huge thank you to all our amazing StepUP! volunteers! Your energy, smiles, and hard work made the event such a success. We couldn’t have done it without you!… Read More

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 couldn’t be happier… 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! Donations remain open throughout… 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 Services including prenatal… 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! Donations remain open throughout October… 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 is a part-time… 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

DSWA Local Employers Wanted

DSWA Local Employers Wanted Do you own a local business or know someone who’s looking to hire? Down Syndrome WA (DSWA) is calling on community-minded employers to consider offering job opportunities to individuals with Down syndrome who are eager and ready to work. DSWA has a number of enthusiastic… Read More

DSWA – Notice of Annual General Meeting (2025)

DSWA – Notice of Annual General Meeting (2025) On behalf of the Board of Down Syndrome WA Association Inc, we are pleased to provide the Notice of Meeting for the 2025 Annual General Meeting. Members are invited to attend the meeting in person or online. Notice of Down Syndrome… 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 said, “Having… Read More