DSWA CEO Award Finalist Our CEO Cassandra Hughes has been selected as a finalist in the Most Visionary Leader award for the 2025 Australian Disability Service Awards presented by @1.community What a wonderful achievement! The awards will be held in Melbourne on 13 November, and we couldn’t be happier… Read More
DSWA StepUP! Thank you Sponsors A massive THANK YOU to our incredible StepUP! sponsors for supporting our amazing event! Your generous contributions have helped us raise some much-needed funds, and we couldn’t have done it without you. We’re beyond grateful for your support! Donations remain open throughout… Read More
DSWA Telethon Family Festival We’re excited to be part of the Telethon Family Festival 2025! You will find us at Stand 138 in the RAC Arena. The generosity of the WA community and Telethon7 Perth allows us to provide our Family Support Services including prenatal… Read More
DSWA StepUP! Fundraisers A massive round of applause for our Top 10 Fundraisers! Your passion and dedication are making a real difference. And a heartfelt thank you to all our fundraisers — every little bit counts and helps us reach our goals! Donations remain open throughout October… Read More
DSWA StepUP and Dance 2025! What an incredible StepUP and Dance 2025! A huge thank you to everyone who came, volunteered, or danced. Donations remain open throughout October — every bit helps support our community – https://donate.mycause.com.au/cause/378846… Read More
DSWA Local Employers Wanted Do you own a local business or know someone who’s looking to hire? Down Syndrome WA (DSWA) is calling on community-minded employers to consider offering job opportunities to individuals with Down syndrome who are eager and ready to work. DSWA has a number of enthusiastic… Read More
DSWA – Notice of Annual General Meeting (2025) On behalf of the Board of Down Syndrome WA Association Inc, we are pleased to provide the Notice of Meeting for the 2025 Annual General Meeting. Members are invited to attend the meeting in person or online. Notice of Down Syndrome… Read More
DSWA Playgroup Calendar Presale The Time Has Come to See Our Rock Stars Shine! Pre-sales are officially OPEN for the Playgroup Calendar — and this is your ONLY chance to grab a copy! No extra calendars will be ordered, so don’t miss out. Pre-sales close on October 20th $25… Read More
DSWA E-News September 2025 Our September E-news is out now! Check your email inbox for updates on Step UP and Dance, Parents Barefoot Bowls event, FRiends for Life and Aim High Hikes, Ready for Work Program and plus lots more! Keep up to date with everything happening at DSWA… Read More
DSWA Mentors Wanted Mentors Wanted: Support Someone’s Journey into Meaningful Work Do you have a passion for helping others succeed? Or do you know someone who does? DSWA is looking for caring and committed individuals to mentor our members as they begin their journey into open employment. This rewarding… Read More
DSWA Medical Student Presentation DSWAAN member Adam, and our Senior Coordinator Nikki, had a fantastic time visiting 2nd year medical students at Curtin University last week! The students were incredibly engaged and had lots of thoughtful, insightful questions for Adam and Nikki after the presentation. DSWA create tailored… Read More
Excellent migration news for family members with Down syndrome Down Syndrome Australia recently announced the changes on their website at https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/…/09/11/migration-news/… Read More
