News from our Regional Family Networkswith Linda Jungwirth, DSV Regional Family Network Coordinator Geelong On behalf of DSV, I would like to sincerely thank Jo Montano and Sarah Klein for their support of the Down Syndrome Geelong group over many years. They have each helped DSV connect with the Geelong group, coordinated StepUP! events… Read More
DSWA Employment We are SO excited about our latest Employment program appointment. Congratulations Brayden Wake – your enthusiasm is so catching. We are so pleased that you have started working at WireAid. To the @Wire Aid team, thanks so much for your support of the DSWA Open Employment… Read More
Help us select the 10 priorities for research in the care of kids with Down Syndrome/Trisomy 21. Are you a parent, carer, relative, close friend or person living with Down syndrome? PCH previously asked the community to decide which research areas are priorities, now they need your Top 10. These… Read More
Down Syndrome WA 2023 Playgroup Calendar A beautiful way to keep track of your busy lives.Order Now whilst stocks lastAvailable now on https://dsawa.bigcartel.com/product/2023-playgroup-calendar-postedOr give us a call Ph: 6253 4752 or Email: admin@downsyndromewa.org.au … Read More
Join Our Work Readiness Program Down Syndrome WA will be running one more FREE series of the Work Readiness Program. We will likely run weekly 2-hour sessions again, on a day and time that hopefully suits everyone who is interested. We would anticipate starting mid November.The workshops cover:… Read More
Congratulations DSWA sends a huge CONGRATULATIONS shout out to Viktor Strizek the Recycle Man Perth .On Friday night, Viktor was awarded The Individual of the Year at the Containers for Change – Change Maker Awards 2022.Congratulations Viktor, it is great to see that all of your hard work… Read More
DSWA Regional Outreach DSWA’s Regional Outreach program, proudly supported by Telethon, has been launched. Nikki has been visiting regions and meeting families, allied health professionals, GPs, and visiting schools. We look forward to continuing this program in regional WA.If you have questions please contact Nikki Schwagermann nikki@downsyndromewa.org.auIf you have… Read More
Registrations for Down Syndrome Victoria’s Education Support Service 2023 are currently open and we have places available. Did you know our Education Support Service (ESS) is the only visiting teacher service available for students with an intellectual disability in Victoria? We’re committed to ensuring that schools supporting students with… Read More
People with disability can now get free rapid antigen tests until the end of the year People with disability in Victoria can now get 20 free rapid antigen tests until 31 December 2022. The free tests are available each time an eligible person visits a participating… Read More
My Voice My Health Web App Would you love one place for all your health questions, specifically for people with Down syndrome? DSWA have been working hard on a solution with the generous support of a grant from the Department of Communities.We’re excited to say the My Voice My… Read More
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… Read More
