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 diverse… 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 testing site or… 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 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
