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Advisory Network update, July 2021

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

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

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

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… 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… 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… 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

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