{"id":18,"date":"2020-03-03T11:22:49","date_gmt":"2020-03-03T00:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/testwa\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2026-01-12T16:12:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T08:12:45","slug":"services-and-supports","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/wa\/services-and-supports\/","title":{"rendered":"Services and Supports"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services and Supports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DSWA offers a diverse range of programs, events and activities to support members living a life of possibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a small, bespoke, peak body for Down Syndrome in WA, our services are often tailored to the specific needs of our members and families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Social Programs run across the age groups, supporting individuals and families.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a 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<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camps\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/wa\/services-and-supports\/teens-camp\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2413\">Teens Camp<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/wa\/services-and-supports\/siblings-camp\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2415\">Siblings Camp<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/wa\/services-and-supports\/new-parent-and-family-support\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1022\">Family Support Team<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regional Outreach programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre natal families<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post natal services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New parent support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family support services across all ages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/wa\/services-and-supports\/workshops-and-education-programs\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2967\">Workshops and education programs for school, stakeholders, government and community organisations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support and Advocacy\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/wa\/services-and-supports\/education-support-2\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"47\">Education Support for families<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/wa\/services-and-supports\/employment-services\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1930\">Employment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/wa\/resources\/resource-downloads\/down-syndrome-regression-disorder-dsrd\/\">Down Syndrome Regression Disorder<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/wa\/services-and-supports\/dementia-support\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2454\">Dementia Support<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/wa\/services-and-supports\/aging-with-down-syndrome\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2458\">Aging with Down Syndrome<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/wa\/services-and-supports\/migration\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1932\">Migration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other needs as they arise for people with Ds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DSWA offers a diverse range of programs, events and activities to support members living a life of possibility.<\/p>\n<p>As a small, bespoke, peak body for Down Syndrome in WA, our services are often tailored to the specific needs of our members and 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