DSWA Step UP and Dance Performers Expressions of Interest for Performers at Step UP! We are seeking expressions of interest for interactive dance performances for the Step Up and Dance for Down Syndrome event on the 12th of October 2025. This will involve a performance on stage by… Read More
DSWA HESTA Awards Morning Tea On Thursday the DSWA team enjoyed a lovely morning tea thanks to Ben Brackley from HESTA and Steve Cartmall from ME Bank. Morning tea was to celebrate DSWA’s CEO, Cassandra Hughes. (GAICD), being named as finalist in the National 2025 Hesta Excellence Awards. Cassandra… Read More
DSWA Mega Movie Outing On Sunday the 29th of June DSWA held a whole community movie event. 100 members young and old enjoyed watching ‘How to Train your Dragon’ at the Belmont Reading Cinema where we had the whole cinema to ourselves. The feedback from the community was very… Read More
On Wednesday, 23rd July, Nikki and Renee hosted our Parents and Bubs Morning Tea at the lovely Ellie Café. We were so pleased to welcome 3 families to the event. It was heartwarming to see mums connecting, sharing stories, and enjoying a well-deserved coffee while their little ones played and made… Read More
DSWA CEO – HESTA Awards Our CEO, Cassandra Hughes. has been named today as a finalist in the National 2025 Hesta Excellence Awards. Of 420 nominations, Cassandra is one of 24 finalists across 8 categories she is nominated in the Disability Services – Individual Leadership category, for her work… Read More
DSWA Darlington Arts Festival Calling Artists and Craftspeople with Down Syndrome in WA!!! We are so excited to announce that DSWA staff will again be volunteering to set up and run an exhibition stand at this years Darlington Arts Festival. Last year was such an outstanding success for our… 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 E-News June 2025 Our June E-news is out now! Check your email inbox for updates on Step UP and Dance, Ready for Work Program, New Parent Morning tea, Fathers Day Event, Aim High Hikes plus lots more! Keep up to date with everything happening at DSWA by subscribing… Read More
DSWA EOFY Donations Wondering how your EOFY donation helps DSWA? Here’s what your support can do at Down Syndrome WA:✔️ $50 = one week of family support✔️ $100 = helps create employment pathways✔️ $500 = delivers training workshops✔️ $1000 = boosts statewide advocacy for inclusion Every dollar creates real… Read More
Contribute to DSWA’s employment programs Meet Sian. Last year, your donations helped her get her first job. This EOFY, you can help another young person with Down syndrome find their place in the workforce. Donations over $2 are tax deductible. Donate before June 30: https://www.mycause.com.au/page/373756/… Read More
Support DSWA this EOFY EOFY is here – and you can make your tax deduction count! Every donation to Down Syndrome WA supports programs that empower individuals with Down syndrome to thrive in life, work, and community. With just days left to claim your tax deduction for this financial… Read More
DSWA Life Skills Lab Forum After months of planning, we held our much-awaited Life Skills Lab Forum on Saturday, 7 June 2025. We kicked off the morning with registration and coffee, and a presentation from our CEO. The day was filled with insightful sessions exploring the meaning of independence,… Read More
