DSWA Migration News from DSA
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
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
DSWA Playgroups Toy Donation All August our generous families from Playgroups North and South, along with The West Australian Newspaper, have been collecting stuffed toys. Wheelchairs For Kids is a volunteer-based not-for-profit organisation providing the transformative gift of mobility to children in impoverished and under resourced communities both in… Read More
DSWA E-News August 2025 Our August E-news is out now! Check your email inbox for updates on Step UP and Dance, Fathers Day event, Goal Setting Workshop, Ready for Work Program and plus lots more! Keep up to date with everything happening at DSWA by subscribing here https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/get-involved/subscribe-to-voice-and-newsletters or… Read More
DSWA – Lotterywest Storytelling Shoot An $11,000 Lotterywest grant is supporting Down Syndrome WA with the tools to reach more families, share more stories and create even more meaningful experiences for people with Down syndrome. For more than 35 years, DSWA has been empowering individuals and fostering a sense… Read More
DSWA Employment Program Join Our Employment Program! At DSWA, we’re thrilled to offer exciting employment opportunities to our members! Employment provides valuable experiences that help build independence, confidence, and a strong sense of belonging in the wider community. It’s a fantastic step toward personal growth and being part of… Read More
DSWA Board Nomination Advertisement 2025 Nomination Advertisement 2025 Down Syndrome WA Board Notice 11 August 2025 2025-2026 Board Nominations The DSWA AGM will be held on Wednesday 22 October 2025, and the board is now calling for nominations to the Board. The Down Syndrome WA Board of Directors invites nominations from members, their family or extended family and members of the WA community to fill… Read More
DSWA Ready for Work Program Ready for Work Program – Expressions of Interest Now Open! We’re thrilled to announce that expressions of interest are now open for our Ready for Work Program! This program is a fantastic opportunity for DSWA members who are looking to gain the skills and… Read More
DSWA What’s On 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 July 2025 Our July E-news is out now! Check your email inbox for updates on Fathers Day event, Self Defence Course (18+), Key Word Sign Course, Karaoke (Friends for Life and Aim High) plus lots more! Keep up to date with everything happening at DSWA by subscribing… Read More
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