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 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 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 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 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 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 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 🏀 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
DSWA Parents and Bubs Morning Tea Come join Cas, Nikki, and myself for our last Parents’ Morning Tea of the year! Date: Tuesday, 19th November Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Little Ts Café – 732 Karrinyup Road, Balcatta Booking is essential – please secure your spot via… Read More
DSWA Guardianship and Administration Workshop Guardianship is a complex topic and as your loved one with Down Syndrome nears adulthood it is normal to think about how best to support their decision making and independence. Guardianship is a legal process in which a court puts someone, often a parent… Read More
DSWA on Tour – Broome and Kununurra Thanks to a funding grant from Scrapheap Adventure Ride, Cassandra & Nikki are off on tour next week! They will be visiting Broome and Kununurra to connect with as many families, educators, medical and allied health professionals, and community support services… Read More
DSWA StepUp! Thank you Dancers Thank you to all the fantastic dancers who volunteered their time to to StepUP and Dance! We couldn’t do it without you!… Read More
