Down Syndrome Australia’s Statement on COVID-19 Vaccination 25 January, 2021 International research has shown that adults with Down syndrome are at significantly greater risk of serious illness or mortality if they contract Covid-19. Down Syndrome Australia (DSA) has been in regular communication with the Government regarding… Read More
What do you love about Down Syndrome Victoria? Where and how can we improve? Please take the time to fill out our Member Engagement Survey 2020. Whilst we have regular connection with our members and community we want to ensure we continue to provide the supports and services you want and… Read More
International Day of People with Disability, 2020 The third of December 2020 is International Day of People with Disability, a day to increase awareness and understanding of people with disability, and celebrate their achievements and contributions to our community. Our Down Syndrome Advisory Network members shared this message for… Read More
Down Syndrome Australia is pleased that Kmart has taken steps to widen the diversity in its toy range with a number of new fashion dolls and baby dolls with disabilities. Read More
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
What’s New – Findings from the Down Syndrome Research Program at UQ (webinar) The Down Syndrome Research Program at The University of Queensland has been undertaking important work in the field of Down syndrome for over 40 years. In celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, the Research Program hosted this… Read More
Our submission on the National Disability Strategy November 2, 2020 Down Syndrome Australia (DSA) welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to the Department of Social Services (DSS) on the development of a new National Disability Strategy (NDS). The NDS is a key mechanism for driving inclusive… Read More
The ACTDSA Committee and staff are excited announce that Commissioner Georgeina Whelan has been appointed as the new Patron of the ACT Down Syndrome Association. Georgeina Whelan graduated from Officer Training into the Australian Army in June 1988. As an Army Officer Brigadier Whelan deployed to East Timor in… Read More
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 submission to the Royal Commission on Employment October 8, 2020 This week Down Syndrome Australia provided the Disability Royal Commission with a submission on Employment. We believe it is critical that the Royal Commission acknowledge that segregation of people with disability is a violation of the… Read More
We’re hiring! Down Syndrome Australia is very excited to announce we are recruiting a number of casual Health Ambassadors to assist in the implementation of our new ILC grant ‘Improving health outcomes for people with Down syndrome through improved communication with Health professionals’. The Health Ambassadors will help doctors… Read More
Our submission on the Disability Standards for Education September 18, 2020 This week Down Syndrome Australia provided the Department of Education, Skills and Employment with a submission on the 2020 Review of the Disability Standards for Education. The Disability Standards for Education 2005 (Standards) seek… Read More
