WA Newsletter 28 May 2021
Our eNews is out! Read about the latest Down Syndrome WA events and updates here. You can read our eNews online here. Read our newsletter… Read More
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WA Newsletter 16 April 2021
Our eNews is out! Read about the latest Down Syndrome WA events and updates here. You can read our eNews online here. Our eNews is out! Read about the latest Down Syndrome WA events and updates here. You can read our eNews online here. Read… Read More
COVID-19 vaccination update: here’s what we know, Monday 7 June 2021
On Friday 4 June Linda Reynolds, Minister for the NDIS, published a media release outlining improved opportunities for people with disability to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in a way that is safe, accessible and supportive of additional needs. Read More
‘Becoming a Leader’ Graduation
Recently seven DSV members successfully completed the Down Syndrome Australia Leadership Training Program ‘Becoming a Leader’. Read More
Submission on the National Disability Employment Strategy
Our submission on the National Disability Employment Strategy May 24, 2021 Down Syndrome Australia (DSA) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the April 2021 National Disability Employment Strategy Consultation Paper. The paper proposes 4 key priority areas: 1) Lifting employer engagement capability and demand2) Building employment skills, experience and confidence… Read More
Submission to the Royal Commission on Inclusion
Our submission to the Royal Commission on Inclusion May 17, 2021 Inclusion is important because it gives me a sense of belonging. Involvement in the community shows that people with disabilities can contribute to their society. We are capable and creative! – Ms Naomi Lake (DSA Health… Read More
A very lucky family
Aileen Too wasn't expecting to get pregnant with her fourth child, but when Will was born she was surrounded by love and support. Read More
Becoming a Leader training sessions
DSAN member Kylie Scott at the Down Syndrome Australia Becoming a Leader training in NSW. By Kylie Preston, National ILC Project Manager This year Down Syndrome Australia has started running our Becoming a Leader training sessions across the country. These sessions are part of The Pathways to Independence project, and… Read More
NDIS Assessments
Thursday, 11 March 2021 ‘We’re People, Not Numbers’ Disability Groups Plea with MPs to Halt New Assessment Model An unprecedented alliance of disability representatives, providers and advocates will today urge their elected representatives to press pause on plans which would undermine the integrity of the National Disability… Read More
WA Newsletter February 2021
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
Our submissions to the NDIS
Our submissions to the NDIS Independent Assessments Over the last seven years the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has fundamentally changed how Australians with a disability get access to the supports they need. The NDIS has been life-changing for many. In the Down syndrome community, people have been able to use their… Read More
Employment opportunity: Communications Officer
Down Syndrome Victoria is looking to recruit a casual Communications Officer for a maternity leave, fixed term position of 6 months (potential of extension). Communications Officer The Communications Officer will support the DSV Communications Manager to develop innovative digital content across our various social media channels, support… Read More
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