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Down Syndrome WA “Supports a Life of Possibilities” providing Family Support, Advocacy, Resources & Information and Activities & Events for people with Down syndrome, their families, and to those in the community who support them.

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

We provide meaningful resources, education, and training to families and those who support people with Down syndrome in the community.

We welcome contact from families and community, you can find all our contact details here or at the bottom of this page. 

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Down Syndrome WA will run a 'Ready for Work' Program in the Peel region starting at the end of March.

We currently have one member interested and will need 3 more over the age of 18, for it to go ahead. Ready for Work - 18years plus FREEThe course will run over 5 weeks and will include- What is work- Your career discovery- Resumes- Interview preparation- Workplace expectations and more You can sign up below by Friday the 6th March to secure your spot. ... See MoreSee Less

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FINAL CALL! Registrations close TOMORROW (4 March) at midnight!

Are you ready to Take the Leap for DSWA?This is your chance to zipline from the iconic Matagarup Bridge while raising vital funds to support people with Down syndrome and their families across WA.💙Challenge yourself.💙Feel the adrenaline.💙Make a real difference. Don’t miss out — once registrations close, they’re closed!Register and get all the details here: https://downsyndrome.org.au/blog/event/… ... See MoreSee Less

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Not Just "Being There"—Truly Belonging 💙

Is "being there" the same as being included? The short answer is no. This is the first in our three-part series exploring what must change to truly combat loneliness for people with Down syndrome. There is a painful difference between being physically present and being socially connected. A student can sit in a classroom but still eat lunch alone. An employee can have a desk but never be invited to the team coffee break. This is what we call "being socially absent." To stop loneliness, every person needs to be truly included in all parts of life: 💙 Inclusive Schools: Not just sharing a building, but having the support to make real friends and participate in every lesson. 💙 Meaningful Jobs: Having real responsibilities and being a valued member of a professional team. 💙 Community Life: Taking part in sports, clubs, and social events where you are "chosen" and "invited," not just tolerated. True inclusion means taking part. It means moving from "presence" to "belonging." How can you help? Take a look at your own school, workplace, or club today. Is there someone who is "there" but not yet "taking part"? A simple invitation to join a conversation or a project can be the first step in breaking the cycle of loneliness. #WorldDownSyndromeDay #TogetherAgainstLoneliness #DownSyndromeInternationalNetwork #WDSD26 #Inclusion #Belonging ... See MoreSee Less

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The new Down Syndrome Australia Ageing Well with Down Syndrome resources are here!

The resources cover: – Keeping my body healthy – Dementia – Anxiety and depression – Grief and loss – Perimenopause and menopause ... See MoreSee Less

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We look forward to hearing from you. DSWA has a small staff, and at times we may not be present at the office. Our phone has an answering service, we encourage you to leave a message and key staff will be notified by email of your call. We will return calls as soon as possible. We love meeting you in person, please call before you come to ensure someone is here to meet you.

Phone: 08 6182 3690

Email: admin@downsyndromewa.org.au 

Street address: Unit 4, Level 2, Belmont Hub - 213 Wright St, Cloverdale 6105 (At the main entrance phone our office and a team member will come and meet you.)

Postal address: PO Box 555, Cloverdale WA 6985

Office Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:30am to 4:00pm (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: Friday, 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

Staying up to date: Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to keep up to date with all that is happening at DSWA. Sign up for our Monthly eNews.  

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