You’re invited to our Family Picnic! It’s our 50th Birthday this year! Bring your picnic blanket and join us for a fun filled morning with the Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability community. Connect, unwind, and enjoy good company as we make new friends, share stories, and build stronger community… Read More
DSWA Gala It is almost time for the 2026 Gala and we can’t wait to see you there. The event will be hosted at the beautiful Pan Pacific Hotel Perth and we will again be entertained by the fabulous The Drycleaners Band. Early bird tickets are on sale now. Read More
Carer Connection event Understanding and Supporting Sexuality for people with disability. About this workshop This Carer Connection event will explore sexuality and relationship education for people with disability, why it is essential, and why it is often overlooked. The session will also touch on puberty, awareness, and real-life… Read More
Do you teach or support a student with Down syndrome and/or intellectual disability? Then join us for FREE professional development on Key Word Sign (KWS) for educators in Biloela and the surrounding areas. This workshop will also be beneficial for any teachers supporting students whose preferred communication style is sign. Read More
Do you teach or support a student with Down syndrome and/or intellectual disability? Then join us for FREE professional development on Key Word Sign (KWS) for educators in Gladstone and the surrounding areas. This workshop will also be beneficial for any teachers supporting students whose preferred communication style is sign. Read More
Join our session for young teenagers with Down syndrome to learn about the important life stage of puberty. Date Thursday 16 April 2026 Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (VIC) Location Kensington Please note: we will share the venue address with participants closer to… Read More
DSIDQ Carer Connection Event Caring for Yourself Through Micro-Moments (One Calm Moment at a Time) About this Event This event offers carers a supportive space to focus on self-care, learning simple and practical techniques to manage stress, invite calm and build capacity for their everyday lives in the… Read More
You’re invited to our Family Picnic! Bring your picnic blanket and join us for a relaxed family picnic celebrating World Down Syndrome Day with the Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability community. Connect, unwind, and enjoy good company as we make new friends, share stories, and build stronger community connections. Let’s… Read More
You’re invited to our Family Picnic! Bring your picnic blanket and join us for a relaxed family picnic celebrating World Down Syndrome Day with the Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability community. Connect, unwind, and enjoy good company as we make new friends, share stories, and build stronger community connections. Let’s… Read More
DSWA Playgroup East 15 December Down Syndrome Western Australia (DSWA) welcomes families and carers with a child with Down syndrome aged between 0 and 5 years to our Playgroup East. DSWA Playgroup East is on every Tuesday during the school term, 9.30-11.30. All our coordinators and assistants are mothers… Read More
DSWA Playgroup East 8 December Down Syndrome Western Australia (DSWA) welcomes families and carers with a child with Down syndrome aged between 0 and 5 years to our Playgroup East. DSWA Playgroup East is on every Tuesday during the school term, 9.30-11.30. All our coordinators and assistants are mothers… Read More
DSWA Playgroup East 1 December Down Syndrome Western Australia (DSWA) welcomes families and carers with a child with Down syndrome aged between 0 and 5 years to our Playgroup East. DSWA Playgroup East is on every Tuesday during the school term, 9.30-11.30. All our coordinators and assistants are mothers… Read More
