DSWA StepUP! Thank you Sponsors A massive THANK YOU to our incredible StepUP! sponsors for supporting our amazing event! Your generous contributions have helped us raise some much-needed funds, and we couldn’t have done it without you. We’re beyond grateful for your support! Donations remain open throughout… Read More
DSWA Telethon Family Festival We’re excited to be part of the Telethon Family Festival 2025! You will find us at Stand 138 in the RAC Arena. The generosity of the WA community and Telethon7 Perth allows us to provide our Family Support Services including prenatal… Read More
DSWA StepUP! Fundraisers A massive round of applause for our Top 10 Fundraisers! Your passion and dedication are making a real difference. And a heartfelt thank you to all our fundraisers — every little bit counts and helps us reach our goals! Donations remain open throughout October… Read More
Smartwares in Cranbourne West is hiring a Warehouse assistant. Smartwares is looking for a Warehouse assistant. Smartwares is a company in Cranbourne West that make and package items. The items are sold in hardware shops like Bunnings. About the job This job is for an adult with Down syndrome. It is a part-time… Read More
DSWA StepUP and Dance 2025! What an incredible StepUP and Dance 2025! A huge thank you to everyone who came, volunteered, or danced. Donations remain open throughout October — every bit helps support our community – https://donate.mycause.com.au/cause/378846… Read More
DSWA Local Employers Wanted Do you own a local business or know someone who’s looking to hire? Down Syndrome WA (DSWA) is calling on community-minded employers to consider offering job opportunities to individuals with Down syndrome who are eager and ready to work. DSWA has a number of enthusiastic… Read More
DSWA – Notice of Annual General Meeting (2025) On behalf of the Board of Down Syndrome WA Association Inc, we are pleased to provide the Notice of Meeting for the 2025 Annual General Meeting. Members are invited to attend the meeting in person or online. Notice of Down Syndrome… Read More
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and DSV’s staff and Down Syndrome Advisory Network shared what it means to them to be people with Down syndrome, and some things they would like others to know. What it’s like to have Down syndrome The Advisory Network Chairperson Kath Mansour said, “Having… Read More
DSV’s Matt O’Neil recently reached a milestone that means a lot to him. September marked ten years since Matt started working at Coles, and his colleagues helped him celebrate! Matt’s Coles store hosted an anniversary party for him with fellow staff, the store manager and even the regional manager. Matt… Read More
“This was wonderful. I really appreciate the fact this was about Down syndrome, however, so much stuff was applicable to all student with learning/behavioural difficulties. This was terrific – I have so much to take back to my school.” — previous conference attendee Date Date: Monday… Read More
We’re excited to share that two of our ambassadors have taken on new international roles. Eoin Gibson has been appointed as DSA’s Australian Ambassador in Down Syndrome International’s Ambassador Program, and Chris Bunton has joined DSI’s new Self Advocacy Group Network. Read More
In September 2025, our CEO Darryl Steff and Health Ambassador Alishia Lindsay travelled to Dubai for the Inclusion International Congress. In this blog, Darryl shares his reflections on the event. Read More
