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
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
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 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
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
By Colby Hickey Advisory network work over the past 12 months We have been doing so many things it is hard to get it all into one article. In our lockdowns we have done training to prepare us for being leaders and public speaking. Read More
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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
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
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
Recently seven DSV members successfully completed the Down Syndrome Australia Leadership Training Program ‘Becoming a Leader’. Read More
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… Read More
