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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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Tools for the Tough Days - Workshop on Emotional Resilience

Date: Sunday 3 May, 1pm-4pmCost: $10 DSWA MembersFor parents and carersRegister at This event is being funded by Aimee's fund. Aimee, one of our DSWA parents lost her life in February 2024. Together with donations from Aimee's family, and many donations, as well as our CEO's Triathlon fundraiser, Aimee's fund was created to specifically support our DSWA parent group. This is the first of the Aimee's Fund events. We’re thrilled to welcome Steve Wells, an internationally recognised psychologist and parent of an adult son with Down syndrome here in WA, for a practical and empowering workshop on emotional resilience, designed specifically for you. If you are feeling stretched, overwhelmed, or worn down by the pressures of parenting or caring this course is designed specifically for parents and carers. This session focuses on real-life challenges—stress, uncertainty, systems fatigue, and emotional overload—and offers clear, usable tools to help you regain calm, clarity, and confidence, even in tough moments. Steve is known for translating complex psychology into simple, effective strategies you can use straight away. You’ll learn practical techniques to manage stress, regulate emotions, recover from setbacks, and build resilience for yourself and your family. With decades of experience supporting families, educators, and leaders—and a deep personal understanding of the Down syndrome journey—Steve delivers a session that is grounded, relatable, and genuinely helpful. This is a chance to walk away with tangible skills that support not just surviving, but thrivingRegister at ... See MoreSee Less

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💙Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) With Us💙

💛Lots of Socks Get involved by hosting a Lots of Socks Day at your workplace, school or community group. Ask everyone to wear their brightest and most interesting socks and make a gold coin donation to DSWA. Donate at https://mycause.com.au/page/388193/…💛Community PicnicCome and celebrate with our annual picnic on the grass at Burswood Park (at the base of the zipline). This is a free event and we would love to see the whole community there. Bring your picnic, blankets and chairs. Cheer on the brave zipliners as they soar in for their final landing.Let us know you're coming at 💛Take the Leap for DSWADonate to the brave fundraisers who are ziplining from the Matagarup Bridge https://mycause.com.au/events/taketheleapfordswa/…💛WA is Lighting up for WDSDVisit the Landmarks lighting up and share your photos with us on socialshttps://downsyndrome.org.au/blog/2026/… ... See MoreSee Less

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A quick reminder to get in soon to hold a table for the Gala.

Check out the updated table plan. So many are already reserved. The Gala will be MC'd by the Down Syndrome WA Advisory Network again this year. The event will be hosted at the beautiful Pan Pacific Hotel Perthand we will again be entertained by the fabulous The Drycleaners BandEarly bird tickets are on sale now. $150 eachTickets for Adults with Ds are also now on sale for $115. These are at cost price and only available for those that have Down syndrome. Carers, please purchase a full price ticket. (No companion cards are available for this event)REMINDER!!! Early bird ticket sales close on 4 April. Tables can again be reserved by emailing your prefered table number to admin@downsyndromewa.org.auReserved tables will only be held until 18 April if unpaid.This is a 17yrs and over event.Book HereA quick reminder to get in soon to hold a table for the Gala. Check out the updated table plan. So many are already reserved. The Gala will be MC'd by the Down Syndrome WA Advisory Network again this year. The event will be hosted at the beautiful Pan Pacific Hotel Perthand we will again be entertained by the fabulous The Drycleaners BandEarly bird tickets are on sale now. $150 eachTickets for Adults with Ds are also now on sale for $115. These are at cost price and only available for those that have Down syndrome. Carers, please purchase a full price ticket. (No companion cards are available for this event)REMINDER!!! Early bird ticket sales close on 4 April. Tables can again be reserved by emailing your prefered table number to admin@downsyndromewa.org.auReserved tables will only be held until 18 April if unpaid.This is a 17yrs and over event.Book Here See less ... 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

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