Associate Professor Rhonda Faragher, Alana Pettigrew, Rebecca Flanagan, Dr Jan Lloyd, Mia Johnston and Michael Cox. Four adults with Down syndrome have been hired as research assistants in a new study from The University of Queensland which explores the quality of life of Gen Zs (18-30 year olds) with Down… Read More
Regional Family Network Coordinator Down Syndrome Victoria (DSV) is looking to recruit a ‘people’ person with knowledge of regional issues and commitment to diversity and inclusivity, into a newly created role of Regional Family Network Coordinator. Regional Family Networks (RFNs) are independent grassroots groups created by families seeking connection to… Read More
Our submission on the New Disability Employment Support Model January 12, 2022 Down Syndrome Australia (DSA) welcomes the opportunity to provide input into the New Disability Employment Support model being developed by Department of Social Services. Our response focuses on key issues for people with Down syndrome… Read More
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Registrations for Down Syndrome Victoria’s Education Support Service 2022 are currently open and we have places available. Did you know our Education Support Service is the only visiting teacher service available for students with an intellectual disability in Victoria? We’re committed to ensuring that schools supporting… Read More
Matt O’Neil, Chair of our Advisory Network, delivered a series of interviews and a presentation on behalf of DSV at the World Down Syndrome Congress Dubai 2021. We’d like to thank Matt for his fantastic facilitation and acknowledge the work and effort that went into his presentation, which reached… Read More
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Our submission on the 2020-2021 NDIS Annual Pricing Review November 29, 2021 Down Syndrome Australia provided input into the 2021-2022 NDIS Annual Pricing Review. Our response focuses on key issues for NDIS participants with Down syndrome and their families. We have provided several recommendations on how the… Read More
Down Syndrome Victoria invites teachers, educators and inclusion specialists from around Australia to submit abstracts for presentation at our 2022 Education Conference in Melbourne, Victoria. The conference will be held on 2 May 2022 and feature a wide range of exciting workshops, discussions, and networking opportunities with other teachers and… Read More
You can download our November newsletter here. In our November newsletter: What is happening at the Association?Step UP!AGMEmployment NewsSocial connectionEventsGood NewsCreative Corner … Read More
For the last week of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, our Science Alliance group got together (in a COVID-safe way) to do a “21 Gun Salute” using water rockets to celebrate. The whole video was made by participants in Science Alliance, including recording on the day and putting the video together… Read More
Australians with Down syndrome tell us why we should get the COVID-19 vaccination October 28, 2021 Down Syndrome Australia recently asked Australians with Down syndrome why they got the COVID-19 vaccine, and why they think everyone else should too. Some of their reasons included so they don’t get sick, so… Read More
