World Down Syndrome Day - Wednesday March 21st

This year, for the first time, World Down Syndrome Day will be officially recognised by the United Nations.  People all around the world will be celebrating the lives and achievements of people with Down syndrome, creating a global voice, advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome. 

Keep 12 noon to 2pm free on World Down Syndrome Day and come along to our local 'beat the drum' event in Fremantle, and help WA be part of this global celebration! 

'Beat the drum for Down syndrome'

Free event on the Fremantle Esplanade between 12 - 2pm on the 21st of March.  Click here for all the details about 'beat the drum' and to print a flyer for the event. 

Tea for 321 during the month of March all around Australia!

Support Australians with Down syndrome and celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with people all around the nation by holding a morning or afternoon tea!  This is something you can actually DO and important in helping to inform people about Down syndrome. Holding a ‘tea’ specifically to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, will already tell people that this is important, and when they accept your invitation they will be showing their support. Together you can play a part in changing attitudes and increasing understanding in the community.  Click here for more details and to download flyers and other documents to help you plan your 'tea' event.   

Artist Dave Guhl in New York and at the United Nations

Artist Dave Guhl has been invited to represent Australia and exhibit some of his paintings at the International DOWNright ART exhibition to be held in New York during March. This event is held regularly for artists with Down syndrome in the United States, but this year, to mark the UN recognition of World Down Syndrome Day, it has been opened to artists from all over the world.  Click here to read more in the E-News about Dave in New York.

What's happening at the United Nations on World Down Syndrome Day?

Click here to read more.   

Butterfly Ball - 26th May 2012 - We're going to Vegas!

Click here to see a flyer for the event!  Visit the Butterfly Ball website for more information:  to purchase tickets, become a sponsor, to volunteer or to donate towards the silent and major auction.  You can download the booking and auction forms from there  or you can call Adriana on:  0412 449 411 or email her on adriana.passarelli@roadshowdjs.com.au   Click here to find out more about DSWA's Butterfly Ball event, which has been running since 2005. 

Win a trip to Vegas! 

Would you like to win a trip to Vegas??  The prize for our major raffle will be 7nights accommodation in Vegas, flying Business Class and 2 tickets to a show, valued at over $19,000. Tickets will be available shortly, selling for $100 each. If you would like to purchase tickets, please call the DSWA office NOW (9368 4002 or admin@dsawa.asn.au) and get your name on the list – limited numbers of tickets available. The raffle will be drawn on the night of the ball (please note you do not need to be there to win the prize).

Healthy Shelf Online Store

You can choose to donate part of the proceeds to DSWA when purchasing select products from the Healthy Shelf Online Store.  See the Charity & Community Infomation Page on www.healthyshelf.com.au for more details.