Advocacy Platform
Down Syndrome Australia is often asked about its position on popular and, sometimes, controversial issues. We have a number of position statements which tell everyone what we think about some of these issues. These will be added to over time.
- Leave No One Behind is Down Syndrome Australia’s advocacy platform. This document gives an overview of key issues that are important to people with Down syndrome and their families. It includes recommendations about what needs to change.
- An Easy Read version is available here: Leave No One Behind – Easy Read
- Down Syndrome Australia have a toolkit which you can use to help you get in touch with members of parliament to let them know what is important to you. The toolkit is available here: Leave No One Behind – Advocacy Resources
Prenatal Testing
Here is Down Syndrome Australia’s position on prenatal testing:

Education
Here is Down Syndrome Australia’s position on education:

Employment
Here is Down Syndrome Australia’s position on employment:

Migration
Here is Down Syndrome Australia’s position on migration:
- Position on Migration (PDF)
- Position on Migration (Word)
- Position on Migration in Plain English (Word)
