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DSWA 2024 Playgroup Calendar

DSWA 2024 Playgroup Calendar Preorder yours at https://www.mycause.com.au/events/stepupwa2023/merchandise Calendars can be picked up at StepUP! or the DSWA Office. For those needing postage please click the postage option on the merchandise page. Read More

StepUP! for Down Syndrome

StepUP! for Down Syndrome Just 20 Days to go to our Biggest and most FUN family and FUNdraiser event of the year! Register Now! https://www.mycause.com.au/events/5110… Read More

Bank of Melbourne Foundation grants $300,000 to DSV for inclusive education

We are thrilled to announce Bank of Melbourne Foundation has awarded a $300,000 multi-year grant to Down Syndrome Victoria (DSV) to support learning and inclusion for Victorian students with Down syndrome. Students with Down syndrome and their families frequently face challenges in mainstream educational settings, with schools often citing insufficient… Read More

Join the DSV team as our new Compliance Officer

Down Syndrome Victoria (DSV) is a community based, not-for-profit membership association. We have a proud history of supporting individuals, families and the community since 1978. We work alongside people with Down syndrome and their families so they may reach their full potential and live the lives they choose. Read More

Our submission on the NDIS Review

Response to NDIS Review: What We Have Heard  6 September, 2023 Down Syndrome Australia (DSA) welcomes the opportunity to provide input into the Independent Review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. We have been actively involved in a number of areas of the NDIS Review. This report focuses on responses… Read More

What’s On at DSWA

What’s on at DSWA For details of the events below see our e-News, go to our Events page or contact us – admin@downsyndromewa.org.au… Read More

DSWA August E-news

DSWA August E-news Read our August e-News for updates on StepUP!, Board Nominations, Member Stories, New Parent Morning Tea, Regional Visits and Upcoming Events – https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/DSWA-ENews-August-23.pdf… Read More

New Chair and Deputy Chair of Down Syndrome Australia

New Chair and Deputy Chair of Down Syndrome Australia  14 August 2023 Down Syndrome Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Rebecca Kelly and Mr David Fuller as the new Chair and Deputy Chair respectively of the Board of Down Syndrome Australia.  The Board… Read More

Down Syndrome Australia joins Inclusion International

Announcement from the Chairman Down Syndrome Australia joins Inclusion International 10 August 2023 Down Syndrome Australia (DSA) is proud to announce its membership with Inclusion International, a leading global network advocating for the rights and inclusion of individuals with intellectual disabilities. The… Read More