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… Read More
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,… Read More
Down Syndrome Victoria is looking to recruit Facilitators and Play Helpers for our MyTime program across Victoria! Are you a facilitator or play helper with experience in the disability sector? We’d love to hear from you! We’re now advertising several positions… Read More
Down Syndrome Victoria is looking to recruit a facilitator for our exciting and expanding Club21 program! Club21 is a social program for teenagers and adults with Down syndrome aimed at fostering friendship, peer support, and community inclusion. We have an active membership… Read More
Speakers’ Corner is a workshop series that leverages off the success of the ACT Down Syndrome Association’s Confident Speaker’s program. This program is influenced by the Australian Competency – Apply Communication Skills (BSBCMM211). In this program students will: Develop public Speaking Skills, Learn the fundamentals of communication, Practice social communication. This… Read More
Do you want to understand more about the proposed changes to the NDIS? Just in case you haven’t had a spare day to read the 75 pages across the three consultation papers issued by the NDIA , Down Syndrome Queensland have pulled together what we consider to be some of… Read More
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… 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… 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… 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… Read More
