The events of 2020 have highlighted the skills and resilience of people with Down syndrome and their families as they took on the challenge of supporting each other and finding ways to stay connected. Our team were innovative in responding with online virtual services including group recreation activities, parent… Read More
What do you love about Down Syndrome Victoria? Where and how can we improve? Please take the time to fill out our Member Engagement Survey 2020. Whilst we have regular connection with our members and community we want to ensure we continue to provide the supports and services you want and… Read More
International Day of People with Disability, 2020 The third of December 2020 is International Day of People with Disability, a day to increase awareness and understanding of people with disability, and celebrate their achievements and contributions to our community. Our Down Syndrome Advisory Network members shared this message for… Read More
Down Syndrome Australia is pleased that Kmart has taken steps to widen the diversity in its toy range with a number of new fashion dolls and baby dolls with disabilities. Read More
Position Title: Employment Pathways Co-ordinatorEmployment Type: Casual contractHours of work: Commencing with 6-8 hours/week (weekdays) with anticipation of increased hours as employment services grow. Location: Down Syndrome WA offices and in the CommunityRate/hr: To be based on candidate experience… Read More
Our eNews is out! Read about the latest Down Syndrome WA events and updates here. You can read our eNews online here. Read our latest Newsletter online… Read More
What’s New – Findings from the Down Syndrome Research Program at UQ (webinar) The Down Syndrome Research Program at The University of Queensland has been undertaking important work in the field of Down syndrome for over 40 years. In celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, the Research Program hosted this… Read More
Helping young people with intellectual disabilities make the transition to employment University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and Onemda (Disability Services & Support Organisation, Melbourne) are undertaking research to better understand how young people (aged 15-25 years) with intellectual disabilities get work experience placements and/or maintain their employment. Read More
Our submission on the National Disability Strategy November 2, 2020 Down Syndrome Australia (DSA) welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to the Department of Social Services (DSS) on the development of a new National Disability Strategy (NDS). The NDS is a key mechanism for driving inclusive policy and… Read More
Keynote speaker at Down Syndrome NSW 40th Annual General Meeting “40 years on: Much Achieved, Much to be done! Challenges ahead for people with Down syndrome and their families” Below is recording of Professor Parmenter’s keynote address given at our Annual General Meeting held on 25 October, 2020. Read More
The ACTDSA Committee and staff are excited announce that Commissioner Georgeina Whelan has been appointed as the new Patron of the ACT Down Syndrome Association. Georgeina Whelan graduated from Officer Training into the Australian Army in June 1988. As an Army Officer Brigadier Whelan deployed to East Timor in… Read More
Australian Rugby League star Valentine Holmes joins Down Syndrome Australia as ambassador October 19, 2020 Down Syndrome Australia is pleased to welcome Australian Rugby League star Valentine Holmes as an ambassador for Down Syndrome Australia. Holmes’ older sister April has Down syndrome and she has always been a big… Read More
