Down Syndrome WA

14/11/2025

The Down Syndrome Australia Supporting My Rights app is here!

13/11/2025

The City of Belmont, WA Kidz Fest is this Saturday. And they are holding a sensory accessible session from 9am to 11am.

This year, we're bringing a more inclusive Kidz Fest experience to local families 🫶

We’re holding a sensory accessible session designed to provide a gentler and more supported experience for families with disability, sensory, and access needs.

The session includes specially designed performances and workshops, Sensorium Theatre, AUSLAN interpreters, support staff, and capacity limits to foster a fun family experience for every child 👪

Kidz Fest will then open to the wider community at 11am for a full day of family fun!

If this is an opportunity that would benefit your family, register via our website or contact the City 👉 https://www.belmont.wa.gov.au/kidzfest
📅 Saturday 15 November
⏰ 9am to 11am
📍 Garvey Park, Fauntleroy Avenue, Ascot

The Kidz Fest Sensory Accessible Session is proudly supported by Lotterywest funding to enhance accessibility and inclusion.

📷 Child enjoying a sensory storytelling session. Image courtesy of Sensorium Theatre.

13/11/2025

We're thrilled that our Open Employment Program is a Best Employment Pathway Program finalist at the One Community Australian Disability Service Awards (ADSA).

It’s the eve before … and today we’re celebrating programs creating real career pathways for people with disability.

These finalists are helping people grow their skills, find their strengths and build meaningful, award-wage careers in open employment.

👏 Best Employment Pathway Program finalists:
• Co-Hive
• David Jones
• Etico
• Down Syndrome WA

We can’t wait to celebrate with you tomorrow!🤍 learn more at: https://adsa.onecommunity.net.

13/11/2025

It’s the eve before … and today we’re celebrating programs creating real career pathways for people with disability.

These finalists are helping people grow their skills, find their strengths and build meaningful, award-wage careers in open employment.

👏 Best Employment Pathway Program finalists:
• Co-Hive
• David Jones
• Etico
• Down Syndrome WA

We can’t wait to celebrate with you tomorrow!🤍 learn more at: https://adsa.onecommunity.net.

06/11/2025

A very well deserved nomination for our CEO Cassandra Hughes. (GAICD) 🙏

Congratulations to all the Most Visionary Leader finalists 🎉

Celebrating the leaders who create impact, spark change, and show us that true progress is built hand-in-hand with community. Congratulations to the finalists for Most Visionary Leader (CEO/Director), proudly sponsored by KinKera Community

Please join us in celebrating this year’s finalists:
🌟 Cassandra Hughes – Down Syndrome WA
🌟 Maryanne Harris & Daniel Hillyer – RoboFit
🌟 Muhammad Rahman – Yellow Bridge
🌟 Peter Barns – The People Project Tasmania

Congratulations to all of this year’s finalists. The excitement is building... not long to go until ! 💃✨

Image description: Graphic for the "Australian Disability Service Awards" under the category "Most Visionary Leader," showing four nominee photos: Cassandra Hughes (Down Syndrome WA), Maryanne & Daniel Hillyer (RoboFit), Muhammad Rahman (Yellow Bridge), and Peter Barns (The People Project). Sponsored by Kinkera Community.

05/11/2025

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK

Take the next step in your Key Word Sign journey!

We’re excited to announce that for the first time, we are running the Intermediate Key Word Sign Course!
This full-day workshop is for those who have already completed the Basic Key Word Sign course and want to build on their skills and confidence.

Date: Wednesday 12th November
Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Belmont Forum, Level 2, Shop 213, Wright Street, Cloverdale
Bookings are essential
Registrations close: Wednesday, 11th November
Book now: https://www.trybooking.com/DGQNV

04/11/2025

Bus Stop Films 2025 Showcase!

Come and enjoy the amazing films made through Bus Stop Films Accessible Filmmaking Program in 2025. And see DSWA member Adam in the wonderful film ''Chasing the Sun''.

Book your tickets at https://events.humanitix.com/perth-showcase-2025

Sunday 7th December 6pm - 9pm
Palace Cinemas
Tickets $25 general admission or $10 concession/student ( includes refreshments)

03/11/2025

Take the next step in your Key Word Sign journey!

We’re excited to announce that for the first time, we are running the Intermediate Key Word Sign Course!
This full-day workshop is for those who have already completed the Basic Key Word Sign course and want to build on their skills and confidence.

Date: Wednesday 12th November
Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Belmont Forum, Level 2, Shop 213, Wright Street, Cloverdale
Bookings are essential
Registrations close: Wednesday, 5th November
Book now: https://www.trybooking.com/DGQNV

03/11/2025

💙 A huge thank you to all our amazing fundraisers for your incredible support for StepUP 2025. We couldn’t have done it without you!

02/11/2025

02/11/2025

As well as the fabulous work of our DsWA artists there is stunning art to see. This is the sculpture walk along the railway reserve.

Come up the hill and have a look. 10-4 today. Darlington.

01/11/2025

Congratulations to Caleb, Callum, Rachel, Adam, James and Angelina whose art has been selling and widely appreciated by our visitors. Having the artists in the tent has a very positive impact in n the success of the stand. Well done e to Caleb, Rachel, Adam and James who all spent time talking to visitors today. Your upselling was exceptional!!