Down Syndrome WA

23/02/2026

Come Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with Us!

📅 21 March 2026, 10am
📍 Burswood Park

We’ve got TWO exciting ways to get involved:

1. FREE Community Picnic

Join us on the grass at Burswood Park (right at the base of the zipline!) for our annual World Down Syndrome Day family picnic.

Bring your picnic rug, your family and your friends. This is a free event and the whole community is welcome.

Let us know you're coming at https://www.facebook.com/events/1411064914040065/

2. Take the Leap for DSWA

We’re hosting an unforgettable Zipline Fundraiser — and only 32 adventurous legends will get the chance to take the leap!

Ready to challenge yourself while raising funds to support people with Down syndrome and their families across WA?

This is your moment.

For more information and to register, follow this link https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/blog/event/dswa-take-the-leap-for-dswa/

20/02/2026

🧦💙 Lots of Socks for World Down Syndrome Day! 💙🧦

Get involved this World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) 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.

WDSD falls on Saturday 21 March, but you can host your Lots of Socks Day on any date that works best for you!

You can donate at https://www.mycause.com.au/page/388193/dswa-lots-of-socks-fundraiser-2026

For more information, see https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/blog/2026/02/16/dswa-lots-of-socks-2

18/02/2026

Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day at the DSWA community picnic!

We will be holding our annual picnic on the grass at Burswood Park (at the base of the Matagarup Bridge 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 the Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/1411064914040065/

16/02/2026

🚨 Limited Places Available 🚨

Want to zipline and fundraise for DSWA this World Down Syndrome Day?

Places to zipline off Matagarup Bridge on 21 March 2026 are limited as we celebrate 40 years of Down Syndrome WA 💙

If you’ve been thinking about signing up — now is the time.

Secure your spot today https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/blog/event/dswa-take-the-leap-for-dswa/

12/02/2026

DSWA's Playgroups are back with a splash!!

It was so nice catching up with our families and seeing everyone together again.
Welcome to all of our new bubs and families and welcome back to all of our wonderful regulars.
We’re excited for another fun year ahead!

12/02/2026

Not keen to zipline off Matagarup Bridge? No problem!

You can cheer from the community picnic on World Down Syndrome Day and make a donation to one of our brave fundraisers who have signed up so far!

Make a donation at https://www.mycause.com.au/events/taketheleapfordswa

Register to let us know you're coming to the picnic - https://www.facebook.com/events/1411064914040065/

Want to sign up to zipline to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day?
https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/blog/event/dswa-take-the-leap-for-dswa/

11/02/2026

Changes to DSWA emails to our community

As you may have noticed lately we have been having issues with the system we use to send emails to our community. We apologise for any frustration caused to members, this issue was outside of DSWA control.

We are pleased to be returning to MailChimp to send our emails. The DSWA Events, Activities and Workshops email will be sent this Thursday the 12th February.

If you don't receive the email or receive it in error please get in touch so we can update your details - admin@downsyndromewa.org.au

10/02/2026

Always wanted to try the Matagarup Bridge zipline? Now’s your chance — and you’ll be fundraising for Down Syndrome WA at the same time!

To celebrate World Down Syndrome Day and kick off our 40th anniversary, we’re calling on some brave supporters to take the leap on the Matagarup Bridge zipline.

Keen to zipline and fundraise, go to https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/blog/event/dswa-take-the-leap-for-dswa/ for all the details and to register.

05/02/2026

DSWA volunteer Darren Peterson from Take Charge Wellbeing was recently named Citizen of the Year by the City of Bayswater. Darren is an amazing volunteer who helps at many DSWA events, it is such a well deserved honour.

05/02/2026

Don't miss the Valued Lives two-day conference, "Growing Up Well" for parents and carers raising children with disability.

Two days. Five powerful workshops. Countless real-life insights.

We’re excited to be supporting Valued Lives’ two-day conference called "Growing Up Well" for parents and carers raising children with disability.

Whether you're at the beginning of your journey, navigating the school years, or planning for adulthood, this conference aims to help attendees strengthen their support network, discover new tools for building confidence and gain a clearer vision for what’s possible.

With keynote speakers who have lived experience and workshops grounded in real family stories, attendees will leave connected, informed, and ready to take the next steps on their journey.

Date: Friday, 20 March and Saturday, 21 March 2026
Time: 8:30am - 4:15pm
Location: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre

Follow the link to register: https://bit.ly/3ZkikrB

04/02/2026

Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day in 2 ways.

1. Free Community Picnic
We will be holding our annual World Down Syndrome Day family 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. Cheer on the brave zipliners as they soar in for their final landing!

2. Take the Leap for DSWA
We’re hosting an unforgettable Zipline Fundraiser, and you’re invited to be one of just 32 brave adventurers to take the leap!
What's involved?
✨ $50 sign-up fee (credited toward your zipline experience)
✨ Fundraise or self-fund $300 per participant
For more information and to register follow this link 👉 https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/blog/event/dswa-take-the-leap-for-dswa/