Nov 2024  |     |    If you wish to attend please email info@williamssyndrome.org.au for zoom details.

Sep 2024  |     |    This is the biggest event on our calendar and all the money raised will be donated to the Williams Syndrome Foundation.

Jul 2024  |     |    Are you a parent of a child aged 4-14 years with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or Williams Syndrome?

Nov 2023  |     |    Williams Syndrome Australia’s AGM

Sep 2023  |     |    2023 Ignatian Children's Holiday Camp

Sep 2023  |     |    On Sunday 24th September, 2023 my preschool will be taking part in a “WALK-A-THON” to help raise awareness and funds for Williams Syndrome.

Sep 2023  |     |    Williams Syndrome Is A Heartbreaking Syndrome That Can Fill Lives With Joy And Reward

Aug 2023  |     |    Our much loved and enjoyed Annual Picnic Day is back on.

Sep 2023  |     |    Come join us for the Walk 4 Williams Syndrome

Jun 2023  |   Department of Psychology ͣ, Department of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering b University of Surrey, Guildford, UK  |    This research will involve following the motor development of children with WS (aged 0 to 60 months) for up to 24 months. The findings of this research will aid the creation of international guidance on motor development in WS.

Jun 2023  |   More  |    We celebrated Williams Syndrome Awareness Month in honour of our Year 2 student Mackenzie.

May 2023  |     |    Williams syndrome advocates call for more funding, research for rare genetic condition

May 2023  |     |    Joining forces in order to raise public awareness about this rare syndrome.

Jan 2023  |   https://williams-syndrome.org/blog/in-memoriam-dr-ursula-bellugi  |    Dr. Ursula Bellugi, a pioneer in the study of Williams syndrome and a friend to WSA families since 1981, passed away on Sunday, April 17 at the age of 91.

Aug 2022  |   Williams Syndrome Australia  |   

Sep 2021  |   Sidekick Pictures  |    Sunjive Entertainment and Sidekick Pictures are seeking a young girl (8 – 13) with Williams Syndrome to play a leading role in a new feature film, ALWAYS & EVERYWHERE. Acting experience preferable but not necessary.

Sep 2021  |   Dianne Petrie  |    Staying in touch in these unusual times. Here's an update from us and we hope to hear from you to see how you're going...

Dec 2019  |   School of Psychology in the University of Birmingham, UK  |    The Stay Calm project is being led by Justin Chung, under the supervision of Dr Kate Woodcock, at the School of Psychology in the University of Birmingham, UK. This project aims to develop and evaluate an informant-report questionnaire, which will be used to assess the characteristics of emotional outbursts in more detail compared to existing measures. This will be a valuable tool for researchers and clinicians in future.

Aug 2019  |   University Amsterdam  |    The purpose of the questionnaire is to gather experiences and knowledge about pain from people directly involved in adults with Williams, Prader-Willi, and Fragile X syndromes (such as family and Personal Support Workers). Sharing this information provides valuable insight and practical tools for dealing with pain.

Aug 2019  |     |    Do you have a child with Williams Syndrome AND a typically developing sibling (both aged between 4-16 years)?

Aug 2020  |    Mater Dei School, Kirkham Lane, Camden 10.30AM - 3.00PM  |    Fun, friendship and support guaranteed.

Jun 2016  |   www.wsfsgvic.org.au  |    Attend this years AGM with a difference. Come and meet other parents and family members.

Jun 2016  |   Dianne Petrie, Williams Syndrome Australia  |    Research findings linking specific fears, repetitive behaviours and difficulties with tolerating uncertainty for people with WS.

May 2015  |   WFAA  |    For some, the love of music makes the seemingly impossible possible. It does for Alexandra, age 6, who has WS...

Sep 2014  |   WS Conference, Genetic Alliance Australia  |    Conference notes with workshop results, Neurological findings presentation and future directions

Apr 2014  |   BBC News  |    Chris Steel is 40 years old. He is remarkably friendly and engaging, and is happiest when he is on stage acting in plays such as George Orwell's Animal Farm.