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Down Syndrome Advisory Network

The Down Syndrome Advisory Network (DSAN) is a group of people with Down syndrome who make sure that Down Syndrome Australia receives direct input from Australians with Down syndrome on issues that affect them.
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The Down Syndrome Advisory Network (DSAN) provide direct advice to the Down Syndrome Australia Board. DSAN makes sure that Down Syndrome Australia receives direct input from Australians with Down syndrome on issues that affect them. 

DSAN helps Down Syndrome Australia to: 

  • understand what is important to people with Down syndrome
  • guide the Board in its governance and strategy
  • make sure the work of Down Syndrome Australia reflects input from people with Down syndrome
  • be a credible representative voice for people with Down syndrome
  • develop resources, and 
  • identify and develop people with Down syndrome as leaders. 

“It means a lot to me being an ambassador for people with Down syndrome. I will keep on trying to the very best of my ability along with the support and training I receive through the network, to support and advocate for people with Down syndrome; this is something that I am very passionate about.”

Claire Mitchell

Down Syndrome Advisory Network (DSAN)

Down syndrome Advisory Network members stand together outdoors

The Down Syndrome Advisory Network is also called the DSAN.

Down Syndrome Australia chose some people with Down syndrome to become a group called the DSAN.

A member of the DSAN gives a talk

DSAN members learn skills to be leaders and advocates. This is speaking out for people with Down syndrome.

They get together to talk about things that are important to people with Down syndrome. Then they tell Down Syndrome Australia what they think.

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This helps us to understand things that are a problem for Australians with Down syndrome.

The DSAN helps us to make good decisions and do work that will help people with Down syndrome.

They also help us write good information for people with Down syndrome.

A man and member of the DSAN

You can find out more about the members of DSAN and their work here.