In late August, Phoebe Mitchell swam in the 100 metres breaststroke event for a Multiclass swimmer at the 2022 Australian Short Course Championships. Earlier this month, DSV’s Communications Officer Pammy Meyers caught up with Phoebe’s Mum, Libby Mitchell, over email to talk about all things swimming and categorisation! What was Phoebe’s… Read More
Read the inspiring story of Josh and the Perth Mint here – https://www.perthmint.com/news/stories/people-and-community/joshua-ford—a-chance-to-be-a-part-of-normal-community-life … Read More
Roles in Open Employment Employers – contact us today If you are, or know of an employer that is interested in employing a person with Down Syndrome, and would like to know where to start, we can help. Head to https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/right-to-work/employers/ for more information, and don’t hesitate… Read More
On Tuesday, Down Syndrome WA had its official launch for the My Voice My Health App, funded by the WA Department of Communities. Read More
Exciting employment opportunity: Kitchen Assistant at Epworth Freemasons Hospital. As part of the Employment Connections Project, Down Syndrome Victoria (DSV) has partnered with Epworth Freemasons Hospital, in East Melbourne to offer an adult with Down syndrome an exciting employment opportunity. Epworth Freemasons Hospital is an organisation that values compassion, accountability… Read More
To celebrate National Science Week, Dr. V and some Science Alliance participants have made a science video for every day this week! Each video teaches us something about science using a fun activity. Watch below – to try an activity for yourself, download and print the templates provided (or ask… Read More
The Omicron sub-variant of COVID-19 is surging through our communities. As a result, more people are now eligible to have a fourth dose of the vaccine, including people with Down syndrome. Read More
It’s been four months since the introduction of the Regional Family Network Coordinator and we’re already seeing great results for regional areas. Read More
We are pleased to announce this position has been filled! See other positions available here. Employment opportunity: Health & Education Ambassador As part of the Building Knowledge Project and Employment Connections Project, we’ve partnered with Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) and we’re… Read More
The Sandhurst Club values a workplace that is fair, equitable, safe and supports staff wellbeing. They are looking for someone with Down syndrome to work on a part-time basis. Read More
Faezeh Alavi is an award-winning actor, producer and director. Faezeh is looking for a lead male actor to star in her next feature film. Read More
In response to Government changes to COVID requirements, the Board has quickly responded and amended the DSWA COVID policy. Please see the policy on our website. Read More
