DSWA E-News May 2025 Check your inbox our May E-news is out now! Keep up to date with everything happening at DSWA by subscribing here https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/get-involved/subscribe-to-voice-and-newsletters or email us at admin@downsyndromewa.org.au… Read More
What’s On at DSWA For details of the events below see our e-News (https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/wa/news-and-events/down-syndrome-wa-newsletters/), go to our Events (https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/wa/news-and-events/events/) page or contact us – admin@downsyndromewa.org.au… Read More
DSWA Gala 2025 The 2025 Down Syndrome WA Gala Dinner was another wonderful evening filled with joy, generosity, and celebration. With 350 guests in attendance, the event was a sell-out success and a true reflection of the strength and spirit of our community. We were incredibly proud to have… Read More
DSWA School Information Nights Our team have been invited to two school information nights this month. Halls Head ESC- Autumn Extravaganza and Belridge Secondary ESC- Beyond School Information night. These are great opportunities to talk with members of the community about the programs we have running and how we… Read More
The MRC Foundation Gala took place on Thursday 8 May 2025 and it was a truly unforgettable experience for those of us lucky enough to be there. We knew we were fortunate to have been chosen as this year’s MRC Gala charity partner, but the event confirmed just how special… Read More
DSWA’s CEO, Cassandra Hughes, joined Lena Constantine from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA for their Ability Link webinar – Let’s talk about intellectual disabilities. Watch the webinar at https://vimeo.com/1083777315?share=copy And read more about the pilot program at https://cciwa.com/resource-centre/disability-employment/… Read More
National Volunteer Week runs from 19 to 25 May and it’s an opportunity to highlight the important role of volunteers in our community, and invites people not currently volunteering to give it a go. At DSV, our volunteers are such a valued, essential part of our programs, events and community. Read More
WA Disability Support Awards Last night, at the WA Disability Support Awards, DSWA had an outstanding night with four nominations, three were finalists in the categories – Excellence in Employment, Emerging Leader and Outstanding Leader and two were category winners.A huge congratulations to Nikki Schwagermann who won the Emerging… Read More
Down Syndrome Australia, together with its state and territory partners, is running a national survey for families and carers of individuals with Down syndrome. This survey is about the resources, advice and referrals we provide. Why take part? Help us develop the right resources to meet your needs – health,… Read More
DSWA First East Playgroup! DSWA held our first East Playgroup today thanks to a community grant from the City of Belmont. These 5 gorgeous kiddos and their families came together for some singing, dancing, morning tea, crafts and meeting new friends. We look forward… Read More
DSWA Beyond Labels Podcast Our CEO, Cassandra Hughes, joined Blooming Supports on their Beyond Labels podcast to discuss advocacy, support and creating opportunities for greater inclusion, independence, and belonging.Listen to the podcast atFacebook: https://lnkd.in/geQ9t6u8YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gHUJDhHqOr find the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Amazon… Read More
DSWA Midwest Outreach Catchup Over the Easter weekend, the Midwest Region hosted a wonderful morning tea picnic under the beautiful Geraldton sun. Nikki (DSWA Senior Coordinator) and Emily (Midwest Regional Representative) were joined by 28 attendees for a relaxed and joyful catch-up. It was a fantastic opportunity for families… Read More
