DSWA – Thank you ActUp A huge thank you to Jasmin from ActUp WA for an incredible 5 weeks with our DSWA members! It has been wonderful to see the confidence of our members grow throughout the course. This is a true testament to… Read More
DSWA StepUP! Early Bird Closes Soon Want to StepUP! and Dance with us? Early bird tickets end soon! Early Bird tickets end Friday 16 September! (Then tickets are $20 per person, children under 2 free) Don’t miss out on a great day of… Read More
DSWA – Congratulations Isabel Congratulations Isabel🎉 We’re so proud to celebrate an exciting achievement for DSWA member Isabel. After an amazing interview, she has been offered a job at Kmart. We can’t wait to see Isabel continue to grow, learn new skills… Read More
DSWA – Remembering StepUP! 2021 Don’t miss StepUP! 2026 – https://www.mycause.com.au/events/stepup2026… Read More
DSWA – We Need Employers We have many of our members who would love the opportunity to find meaningful work. Our Employment Coordinator, Isabelle, is continuing to connect with employers and businesses in the community who are open to inclusive employment. Inclusive employment means giving… Read More
DSWA – Celebrating Employment DSWA member Izzie has reached full independence in her role at IGA, which means she no longer needs a mentor to support her while she is at work. She continues to grow in confidence, build her skills and show what she can achieve in… Read More
DSWA – Parents and Bubs Morning Tea Our third Parents & Bub Morning Tea for the year was a wonderful success, with six families joining us at the DSWA office. It was such a lovely morning filled with plenty of laughs, lots of conversation and the… Read More
DSWA – Looking for an Employment Mentor We’re looking for an Employment Mentor in the Joondalup area to support someone with their employment goals. ⏰ 3 hours per week📍 Joondalup area💰 Paid position If you have experience supporting people with disabilities and think you could… Read More
DSWA – Kelpies for Kids We are so excited to be partnering with Kelpies for Kids Kelpies for Kids advocates for West Australian bush families by raising awareness of their unique challenges, amplifying their voices, and ensuring they are supported, seen, and connected… 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 Sandon. Read More
DSWA August eNews Our July E-news is out now! Check your email inbox for updates on StepUP!, AGM, Parents and Bubs Morning Tea, Fathers Day Golf, Adults workshops and upcoming social events and and much more Keep up to date with everything happening… Read More
31 August 2026 Parenting surprises Parenting has been full of surprises for Rachael. Already a busy mum to two girls, she fell pregnant again in 2022, never imagining the journey that lay ahead. When Rachael discovered her third child, Ebony, had Down syndrome, it came as a surprise. But just a year later, when she fell… Read More
