With lots of NDIS changes and news taking place, we have collated a summary of some of the items that might be of interest to our community. Short term accommodation is now called short term respite The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has recently updated the name and guidelines for short term accommodation… Read More
If you haven’t quite finished your Christmas shopping and are looking for inspiration, take a look at our gift guide! Check out the following businesses and wrap up your Christmas shopping today! The list features creatives and makers who have Down syndrome and were at StepUP! this year as… Read More
DSWA Open Employment – Award Finalist We’re thrilled that our Open Employment Program is a Best Employment Pathway Program finalist at the One Community Australian Disability Service Awards (ADSA). See more at https://adsa.onecommunity.net.au/awards/finalists?eventId=1290&year=2025… Read More
DSWA CEO – Award Finalist Our CEO Cassandra Hughes. (GAICD) is a finalist in the Most Visionary Leader award at the Australian Disability Service Awards! See more at https://adsa.onecommunity.net.au/awards/finalists?eventId=1290&year=2025… Read More
Hi, my name is Kez and I’m the Employment Ambassador for DSV’s Employment Connections service. My role as an Employment Ambassador is to assist people who would like to get a paid job. I speak at workshops and events about why employers should give people with Down syndrome a job. I speak about why having a job, like mine at Harris Scarfe, is so great! An event that I spoke at this year… Read More
We’re thrilled to share a monthly update from the Down Syndrome Advisory Network (DSAN) – a national group of people with Down syndrome who meet fortnightly to build their skills and share their views. This month, we hear from Annie. Read More
DSWA Kimberley Visit Over the last few years DSWA have had a focus on building our outreach across Regional WA. With the support of Telethon 7 we have supported three regions for some time, Great Southern, Midwest and Southwest. In the last two years we have received a Scrapheap… Read More
DSWA E-News October 2025 Our October E-news is out now! Check your email inbox for updates on Guardianship Workshop, Ready for Work Program, Friends for Life and Aim High Festive Craft, Kids Club Basketball and plus lots more! Keep up to date with everything happening at DSWA by subscribing… Read More
DSWA Telethon Family Festival What an amazing event to be a part of! A massive thank you to all our incredible volunteers who helped create our beautiful community garden. Your hard work, creativity, and passion brought the space to life and made it something truly special for everyone to… Read More
DSWA Ready for Work Program Expression of Interest: Ready for Work Program Are you a school leaver—or do you know someone who is—looking to take the first step into the workforce? Down Syndrome WA (DSWA) is inviting expressions of interest for our Ready for Work program, designed to help… Read More
I’m so happy to share highlights from Down Syndrome Victoria’s StepUP! event, which took place on 19 October. The day was filled with laughter and a true sense of unity. Families, friends and supporters from all over came together to walk, celebrate and raise vital funds for DSV. StepUP! is… Read More
DSWA on Tour – Broome and Kununurra Thanks to a funding grant from Scrapheap Adventure Ride, Cassandra & Nikki are off on tour next week! They will be visiting Broome and Kununurra to connect with as many families, educators, medical and allied health professionals, and community support services… Read More
