December Newsletter 2021
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Submission on the NDIS Annual Pricing Review
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… Read More
Call for Abstracts
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… Read More
Newsletter November 2021
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
“21 Gun Salute” for Down Syndrome Awareness Month
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
Why should we get the COVID-19 vaccination?
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… Read More
#21YourWay Cookie Challenge!
Day 1: Flourless Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cookies Reese’s Pieces fans rejoice! This cookie is crunchy, crumbly, peanut butter goodness that is also gluten free! Download Day 2: Jam Thumbprint Cookies These biscuits are so easy and so delicious! Gemma… Read More
Our discussion paper on prenatal screening for Down syndrome
Our discussion paper on prenatal screening for Down syndrome October 7, 2021 In July and August 2021, Down Syndrome Australia undertook a survey to understand contemporary prenatal screening experiences. The survey received 320 responses from parents who have a child under the age of 10 with… Read More
Submission to the Royal Commission on policies affecting temporary residents
Our submission to the Royal Commission on policies affecting temporary residents September 1, 2021 “It breaks my heart to think what we could achieve with that kind of care … But it is just beyond our reach as we are not citizens or permanent residents.“… Read More
Watch our employment video!
DSWA is committed to partnering with organisations that support our members employment goals. In August 2021, we followed 4 workers from a variety of organisations across Perth to document their day-to-day working lives. Read More
DSAN’s submission on Support for Decision Making
DSAN’s submission on Support for Decision Making August 23, 2021 “Making decisions is important to people with Down syndrome. It makes us feel independent, free and in control of our own life.” This week our Down Syndrome Advisory Network provided the NDIA with a submission… Read More
High School Pre-Employment Program!
ACT Down Syndrome Association are proud to present a brand new program aimed at current high school students in the ACT. Program Aim To teach young adults with an intellectual disability the basic standards and expectations of the mainstream workplace. The Program Students will attend a series… Read More
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