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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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We encourage any WA family that has used music and art therapy to provide stories and feedback through this process.We’re writing to the Government about why music and art therapy should stay as approved therapies in the NDIS.

If you or someone you support with Down syndrome or intellectual disability has benefited from these therapies, we’d love to hear how they've helped. Email your stories and photos to advocacy@downsyndrome.org.au by Sunday 26 January. You can stay anonymous if you’d like. If you’re sharing on behalf of someone, please get their consent beforehand.Please share this post with anyone who might be interested in getting involved! #musictherapy #arttherapy #NDIS #disability #disabilitysupport #DSA #inclusion #Downsyndrome #downsyndromeaustralia ... See MoreSee Less

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We encourage any WA family that has used music and art therapy to provide stories and feedback through this process.

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Patrick Ricciardo is used to being a leader. Not only is he a member of the Down Syndrome WA Advisory Network but he is a role model for making a positive contribution in our community, both through his work and with his peers through his different sporting activities.

Just recently, Patrick joined a national research team based at The Kids Research Institute Australia to help develop a grant for submission to the Federal Government’s Medical Research and Futures Fund. Patrick is a Chief Investigator on the grant. The project will use co-design to develop a program that enables community-based physical activity opportunities for adolescents and young people with intellectual disability, test the program in a clinical trial, and then work out how to tell people about the work. If the project is funded, Patrick will be an adviser during the study meetings and will have a co-chair role for the Study Steering Committee – to make sure that his experiences and perspectives guide how the study runs. Good luck to Patrick and the team! ... See MoreSee Less

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Patrick Ricciardo is used to being a leader. Not only is he a member of the Down Syndrome WA Advisory Network but he is a role model for making a positive contribution in our community, both through his work and with his peers through his different sporting activities. Just recently, Patrick joined a national research team based at The Kids Research Institute Australia to help develop a grant for submission to the Federal Government’s Medical Research and Futures Fund. Patrick is a Chief Investigator on the grant. The project will use co-design to develop a program that enables community-based physical activity opportunities for adolescents and young people with intellectual disability, test the program in a clinical trial, and then work out how to tell people about the work. If the project is funded, Patrick will be an adviser during the study meetings and will have a co-chair role for the Study Steering Committee – to make sure that his experiences and perspectives guide how the study runs. Good luck to Patrick and the team!

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Well done Patrick. Good luck with the submission x

Good luck Patrick 🍀🤞🏼

Well done Patrick, you will be a wonderful Co Chair and make an invaluable contribution to this research.

Cassandra and Nikki presented to City of Swan's swim school teachers from Beechboro, Ballajura and Midland on Tuesday afternoon.

The tailored presentation covered what Down syndrome is, what DSWA do, specific tips for teaching swim students with DS, appropriate communication and visual aids to use during sessions. We received great feedback from the group.Comment from the workshop survey from one of the swim teachers-'Loooove the work you're doing to break down generalisations, assumptions and stigma. These have no place in society, let alone lessons. As a swim teacher with considerable experience, I found the information about common physical health and intellectual development informative. I think there's a space for different presentations....for beginners and also for more advanced? All in all, best PD I've had for a long time. Thank you keep up the great work.' ... See MoreSee Less

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Cassandra and Nikki presented to City of Swans swim school teachers from Beechboro, Ballajura and Midland on Tuesday afternoon. The tailored presentation covered what Down syndrome is, what DSWA do, specific tips for teaching swim students with DS, appropriate communication and visual aids to use during sessions. We received great feedback from the group. Comment from the workshop survey from one of the swim teachers- Loooove the work youre doing to break down generalisations, assumptions and stigma. These have no place in society, let alone lessons. As a swim teacher with considerable experience, I found the information about common physical health and intellectual development informative. I think theres a space for different presentations....for beginners and also for more advanced? All in all, best PD Ive had for a long time. Thank you keep up the great work.

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I loveeee! We had to stop swimming lessons for archer because the teachers just had no idea how important it was to ensure they allowed him time before putting him underwater and the dangers of him aspirating no matter how many times I tried to explain it they told me they are experienced teachers and just completely disregarded what i said:(

Swan Active is our local. Samantha ( now 20yrs) is a regular at the pools. I would love for her to attend swimming lessons.

A wonderful group of really dedicated swimming teachers.

International Day of People with Disability - Australia are asking for feedback on ways to make International Day of People with Disability better in 2025.We want to hear from the community about ways to make International Day of People with Disability better in 2025.

We want to know how you recognised IDPwD in 2024, how useful our resources were, and how we can best support your IDPwD activities in 2025.Complete the short survey by visiting ; The survey is open until 11:59 pm AEDT on Sunday 2 February.Your feedback is important to us, and all responses are completely anonymous.#idpwd ... See MoreSee Less

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International Day of People with Disability - Australia are asking for feedback on ways to make International Day of People with Disability better in 2025.

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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: 0422 795 160

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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