Joining our network

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Down Syndrome Australia is always looking for people with Down syndrome to become members of its advisory network.

  • Are you interested in becoming involved with the Advisory Network? Each Advisory Network member receives individual support to take part. This includes all information in Plain English and Easy Read, and a local support person to mentor each member.
  • Membership of the network is usually for two years. 
  • Are you aged 18 and over?
  • Are you interested in having a say on things that are important to people with Down syndrome?
  • Do you want to help other people with Down syndrome?
  • Do you want to meet new people and learn things like being on a committee, going to meetings, and leadership skills?

Does it sound like something that you would like to be a part of? 

  • If you are interested in being on the Down Syndrome Advisory Network, please contact us to have a chat about the role. 
  • You can email our coordinator to get more information: dsan@downsyndrome.org.au
  • Information about the Network is below.

About the Down Syndrome Advisory Network


Terms of Reference

Joining our Network

The Down syndrome Advisory Network - a group of people with Down syndrome stand together

Down Syndrome Australia is always looking for people to join the DSAN.

Are you interested in being a member?

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Are you aged 18 and over?

Are you interested in having a say on things that are important to people with Down syndrome?

Do you want to help other people with Down syndrome?

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Do you want to meet new people?

Do you want to learn things like being on a committee, having meetings, learning leadership skills?

An Easy Read document

Members are usually on the DSAN for two years.

They get information in Plain English and Easy Read.

They also have a person near where they live to support them as a DSAN member.

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Please get in touch if you would like to chat with the DSAN Coordinator.

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Here is the email to use.

dsan@downsyndrome.org.au