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DSWA – Parents and Bubs Morning Tea

DSWA – Parents and Bubs Morning Tea Our final morning tea for the year was a great success . We were joined by four wonderful families for lots of laughs, great conversations, and plenty of cuddles. We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to all the families who have… Read More

DSWA – Midwest Bowls

DSWA – Midwest Bowls Our Midwest members got together for a Barefoot Bowls event. in November. Lots of families came together for some chats and a catchup. Thank you to our volunteer Regional Representative Emily, who organised this family event . And thank you to… Read More

DSWA E-News November 2025

DSWA E-News November 2025 Our November E-news is out now! Check your email inbox for updates on Guardianship Workshop, Ready for Work Program, Friends for Life and Aim High Festive Craft, Kids Club Basketball and plus lots more! Keep up to date with everything happening at DSWA by subscribing… Read More

DSWA Life Skills Lab

DSWA Life Skills Lab We’re excited to launch a brand-new programme, for people with Down syndrome aged 16+, called Living your best life, designed to help you build confidence, learn new skills, and feel great about your future! What is it all about? Living your best life can mean:… Read More

DSWA – Inclusion at Work Week

DSWA – Inclusion at Work Week This #InclusionAtWorkWeek we’re sharing some insights from DSWA staff member, Tilly. Tilly has started work in the DSWA office and is supporting Lara, our Employment Coordinator. Lara had a chat with Tilly about working at DSWA. Read Lara’s questions and Tilly’s answers… Read More

DSWA – Inclusion at Work Week

DSWA – Inclusion at Work Week It’s #InclusionatWorkWeek2025 ! At DSWA, we proudly run an Open Employment Program which creates real opportunities for members who are ready to take the next step into the workforce. We’re passionate about connecting our members with inclusive, supportive workplaces where they feel safe, valued,… Read More

DSWA Open Employment – Award Finalist

DSWA Open Employment – Award Finalist We’re thrilled that our Open Employment Program is a Best Employment Pathway Program finalist at the One Community Australian Disability Service Awards (ADSA). See more at https://adsa.onecommunity.net.au/awards/finalists?eventId=1290&year=2025… Read More

DSWA CEO – Award Finalist

DSWA CEO – Award Finalist Our CEO Cassandra Hughes. (GAICD) is a finalist in the Most Visionary Leader award at the Australian Disability Service Awards! See more at https://adsa.onecommunity.net.au/awards/finalists?eventId=1290&year=2025… Read More

DSWA Kimberley Visit

DSWA Kimberley Visit Over the last few years DSWA have had a focus on building our outreach across Regional WA. With the support of Telethon 7 we have supported three regions for some time, Great Southern, Midwest and Southwest. In the last two years we have received a Scrapheap… Read More

DSWA E-News October 2025

DSWA E-News October 2025 Our October E-news is out now! Check your email inbox for updates on Guardianship Workshop, Ready for Work Program, Friends for Life and Aim High Festive Craft, Kids Club Basketball and plus lots more! Keep up to date with everything happening at DSWA by subscribing… Read More

DSWA Ready for Work Program

DSWA Ready for Work Program Expression of Interest: Ready for Work Program Are you a school leaver—or do you know someone who is—looking to take the first step into the workforce? Down Syndrome WA (DSWA) is inviting expressions of interest for our Ready for Work program, designed to help… Read More

DSWA Kids Club Basketball

DSWA Kids Club Basketball 🏀 Join Us for a Basketball Workshop! 🏀 Get ready to shoot hoops, build skills, and have fun at our exciting basketball session and workshop! 🏆 ⏰ When: Saturday, 8th of November | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM(Arrive at 12:00 PM for a 12:15 PM… Read More