Down Syndrome WA is a family organisation, founded in 1986 by families looking for mutual support and information, and still providing unique supports to families.

Down Syndrome W.A. does not receive ongoing Government funding but relies on membership fees, fundraising, donations and sponsorships to continue to provide support.

The Association’s membership is largely made up of families, and most Board & Staff members and many of our volunteers as well, are parents who have a son or daughter with Down syndrome.  This enables us to provide specialised supports with a unique parent perspective.

As a result of our community program, more people who work with or support people with Down syndrome, or people who just want to make a difference in the lives of people with Down syndrome, are becoming involved with our organisation.  This is reflected in the contributions being made at board level and in our membership.

We now ask businesses and corporates within the community to get behind our organisation with donations and sponsorship to help us achieve our goals.

Where the money goes

All profits from the Butterfly Ball go to Down Syndrome WA (Registered Charity, ABN: 39 632 817 236)

The main aim of the Butterfly Ball event is to help raise community awareness about people with Down syndrome and to raise funds to help DSWA provide support to people with Down syndrome, to their families and the community.