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Supporting a Life of Possibilities

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Down Syndrome Western Australia is Western Australia’s peak organisation representing people with Down syndrome, their families and friends.

We “Support a Life of Possibilities” by providing family support, advocacy, information and activites for people with Down syndrome, their families, and to those in the community who support them.

Down Syndrome WA empowers people with Down syndrome and their families to live a life of their choice, and support them to achieve their goals. We support and represent their aspirations, needs and goals to build a community where “all people are welcomed in an inclusive society, where their contribution is valued and the are supported to lead a meaningful life of their choice.”


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We love this years CoorDown video for World Down Syndrome Day.

‘Assume that I can, so maybe I will’ This is what we practice everyday at DSWA. The sky’s the limit!**explicit language warning** ... See MoreSee Less

4 days ago

3 CommentsComment on Facebook

Loooove this 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I absolutely love this. This is what I push for for my daughter every day. Dream BIG. The world is yours for the taking.

Omg awesome ❤

WA will be lighting up for WDSD!

Don't live near the lights? Decorate your letterbox, front window, or even your entire house in the vibrant colours of blue and yellow! Download and print your free poster from Down Syndrome WA to showcase your support - https://downsyndrome.org.au/blog/2024/…Landmarks will light up in:Perth - Matagarup Bridge - Mount Street Bridge- Sky Ribbon- Joondalup Drive Bridge - Northbridge Tunnel- Perth Concert Hall- Council House- Trafalgar Bridge over Claisebrook Cove Bunbury- Marlston Hill Lookout- Koombana Bay Footbridge- Koombana Bay Foreshore- Marlston Waterfront- Guppy Park- the Navigators at the Koombana Drive roundabout- Richmond Reserve- the historic Arrol Crane at Jetty Road- Koolambidi Woola (Bunbury’s youth precinct).Kalgoorlie- Community Centre- LibraryGeraldton- Queens Park TheatreMandurah- Old bridge ... See MoreSee Less

6 days ago
WA will be lighting up for WDSD!

Dont live near the lights? Decorate your letterbox, front window, or even your entire house in the vibrant colours of blue and yellow! Download and print your free poster from Down Syndrome WA to showcase your support - https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/blog/2024/03/12/26641/

Landmarks will light up in:

Perth 
- Matagarup Bridge 
- Mount Street Bridge
- Sky Ribbon
- Joondalup Drive Bridge 
- Northbridge Tunnel
- Perth Concert Hall
- Council House
- Trafalgar Bridge over Claisebrook Cove 

Bunbury
- Marlston Hill Lookout
- Koombana Bay Footbridge
- Koombana Bay Foreshore
- Marlston Waterfront
- Guppy Park
- the Navigators at the Koombana Drive roundabout
- Richmond Reserve
- the historic Arrol Crane at Jetty Road
- Koolambidi Woola (Bunbury’s youth precinct).

Kalgoorlie
- Community Centre
- Library

Geraldton
- Queens Park Theatre

Mandurah
- Old bridge

2 CommentsComment on Facebook

Oh yay, Bunbury! We may have to take that drive up

Albany 🤔

Let's Paint WA Blue and Yellow for World Down Syndrome Day!

March 21st is just around the corner, and we're calling on everyone to join us in spreading awareness and showing support for World Down Syndrome Day!One simple way to get involved is by decorating your letterbox, front window, or even your entire house in the vibrant colours of blue and yellow. Let's create a sea of positivity and inclusivity across our neighbourhoods, celebrating the uniqueness and contributions of individuals with Down syndrome. Download and print your free poster from Down Syndrome WA to showcase your support - https://downsyndrome.org.au/blog/2024/…How will you be celebrating? Share your plans in the comments below! Whether it's wearing mismatched socks, hosting a virtual event, or simply spreading kindness and understanding, every gesture counts in creating a more inclusive world. Together, let's make March 21st a day to remember as we stand united in support and celebration! 💙💛 #WDSD #DownSyndromeAwareness #PaintTheTownBlueAndYellow #InclusionMatters ... See MoreSee Less

7 days ago
Lets Paint WA Blue and Yellow for World Down Syndrome Day! 

March 21st is just around the corner, and were calling on everyone to join us in spreading awareness and showing support for World Down Syndrome Day!

One simple way to get involved is by decorating your letterbox, front window, or even your entire house in the vibrant colours of blue and yellow. Lets create a sea of positivity and inclusivity across our neighbourhoods, celebrating the uniqueness and contributions of individuals with Down syndrome. 

Download and print your free poster from Down Syndrome WA to showcase your support - https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/blog/2024/03/12/26641/

How will you be celebrating? Share your plans in the comments below! Whether its wearing mismatched socks, hosting a virtual event, or simply spreading kindness and understanding, every gesture counts in creating a more inclusive world. 

Together, lets make March 21st a day to remember as we stand united in support and celebration! 💙💛 

#WDSD #DownSyndromeAwareness #PaintTheTownBlueAndYellow #InclusionMatters

Get In Touch

Get in Touch

We look forward to hearing from you.  DSWA has a small staff, and at times staff may not be present at the office.  Our phone has an answering service, please do leave a message and key staff will be notified by email and return your call as soon as possible.  We would love to meet you in person, to ensure we are here to meet you, please call the office to ensure the person you need to see will be in. 

Phone: 61-8 6182 3690

Email: admin@downsyndromewa.org.au 

Street address: Down Syndrome WA, Cygnet Hall, 17 Hackett Drive Crawley (If you are visiting, Google Maps will recognise Cygnett Hall and bring you to our gate - please phone on arrival to have a staff member let you in the gate)

Postal address: PO Box 3179, Broadway Nedlands WA 6009

Office Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:30am to 3:30pm (DSWA's small staff offer home and hospital visits and support members offsite in a number of ways, we may not always have a staff member onsite during these hours). Closed: Saturday, Sunday & Public holidays

Feedback, Compliments and Complaints: See our Feedback, Compliments and Complaints page for details.

You can reach our CEO at ceo@downsyndromewa.org.au

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