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Listen to Dr Vanessa de Kauwe talk about Science Alliance on ABC Radio
Dr Vanessa de Kauwe had the opportunity to talk to Anna Vidot on the ABC Drive program about the Alderson Awards. In the interview, special mention goes out to the Science Alliance group that meets weekly in the ACT Down Syndrome Association office. Listen to the interview below! Featured image… Read More
Michael Sullivan appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia
13 June, 2022 Down Syndrome Australia congratulates Michael Sullivan on being appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Queen’s Birthday 2022 Honours List. The Order of Australia recognises Australians who have demonstrated outstanding service or exceptional achievement, and Michael has been recognised for… Read More
DSWA May e-news
See the May e-news!… Read More
2022 Alderson Awards: Congratulations to our nominees and winners!
On Friday 6 May, members of ACTDSA and the community got together for a formal gala dinner to celebrate the achievements of people with Down syndrome. It was a good night for all. Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate with us. Thank you to Minister Emma Davidson… Read More
Employment opportunities with DSV!
We are looking for MyTime Facilitators, MyTime Officers and Play Leaders across Victoria The MyTime program is an initiative funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS) and coordinated nationally by the Parenting Research Centre (PRC). It is a facilitated peer… Read More
A special message from DSV CEO, Daniel Payne
Behind the scenes at Down Syndrome Victoria (DSV) we’ve been working tirelessly with partners and our community on several exciting initiatives that I am excited to share with you in this special update. MyTime MyTime is a peer support program offering socialisation, information and support for carers… Read More
5 Business lessons learnt from parenting a child with Down syndrome
Business lessons can be learnt via many of life’s personal experiences and previous commercial dealings. Interesting, extremely thought-provoking, and moving circumstances can often throw us into turmoil, emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually. Let’s face it, no-one wants to be faced with a challenge that can literally change… Read More
Open letter on the right to vote
Upholding the rights of Australians with disability to vote April 21, 2022 For many years Down Syndrome Australia has been advocating for change to discriminatory laws about voting for people with a disability. Australian laws must recognise that people with disability enjoy the right to vote on an equal basis… Read More
Bridging the Digital Divide for People with Intellectual Disability
Releasing our new report February 7, 2022 Ellen Skladzien, CEO Down Syndrome Australia and Jess Wilson, CEO Good Things Foundation Australia share their insights on bridging the digital divide for people with intellectual disability. Historically, people with intellectual disability have been left behind when it… Read More
2022 DSWA COVID Policy Position Statement
As the WA Borders progress toward opening, we have received phone calls from concerned parents asking for the organisation’s COVID policy. The Board has recently discussed this issue and come to a policy resolution. I am pleased to provide a copy of the 2022, DSWA COVID Policy… Read More
Stepping out in the world: the new adulthood for Gen Zs with Down syndrome
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… Read More
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