About this Event Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 22nd September Where: Pelican Community Centre 150 Shenton Road Swanbourne WA Time: 6.30 pm to 7.30pm Event information Executive positions and portfolios will be finalised at the first Board meeting (You may wish to indicate your interest in an executive position and/or indicate your… Read More
Science Alliance goes National! Join the ACT Down Syndrome Association and representatives from Vanessa de Kauwes Science Alliance group on August 20th, 2020 for a live demonstration of how science can be accessible for all. Science Alliance combines hands-on science with disability education to enable the full inclusion of students… Read More
As parts of Victoria face tougher restrictions to slow the spread of Coronavirus, many parents are now weighing up the options for their children’s education. It was good to see the Department of Education acknowledge the difficulties for many families with this model of learning, now providing more choice… Read More
Down Syndrome Queensland (DSQ) will develop, pilot and evaluate a social inclusion program and accompanying resource kit, that will increase opportunities for people with Down syndrome (DS) and their families to participate in sport and physical activity and increase community belonging. The program has been funded by the Australian Government’s… Read More
Submission to the Emergency Planning and Response Issues paper 8 July, 2020 The recent bushfires and COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the need for a comprehensive approach to providing the right support to people with a disability as part of Emergency Planning and Response. These events have had… Read More
In Victoria we have seen a whirlwind of Club21 activities over the last three months! We’ve run 55 online activities in April and May, we’re mostly through June’s 39 activities and we’re not stopping yet! Club21 has been filling every day of the week with a broad range of activities. There… Read More
Claire Mitchell appointed to Down Syndrome Australia’s Board 4 June 2020 We are excited to announce that Claire Mitchell has accepted a position on the Down Syndrome Australia Board as an Independent Director. Claire is passionate about being a voice for people with Down syndrome. Claire believes in having a… Read More
eNews from Down Syndrome WA May 29, 2020 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 eNews online You can also download a copy… Read More
New national Down syndrome website 3 June 2020 Down Syndrome Australia has launched a new comprehensive and interactive national website which provides resources and information about Down syndrome and a fresh new look for the federation of Down syndrome associations. This two-year project connects people with Down syndrome, families, friends… Read More
Death of young girl in Brisbane unacceptable Down Syndrome Australia is incredibly saddened to hear about the death of 4-year-old Willow Dunn from Cannon Hill in Brisbane. “The neglect or abuse of any child is not acceptable,” Down Syndrome Australia CEO Dr Ellen Skladzien says. “Children with disabilities, as any other… Read More
Our new SA Facebook page 25 May 2020 The new Facebook page for our Information Service in South Australia is now up and running! This page is for people with Down syndrome and their families to find information about living with Down syndrome in South Australia. You can follow the… Read More
South Australia Information service Our Information Service SA is now up and running. I’m Samantha Roach and I have taken on the role of Information Officer. As a local mum of a child with Down syndrome, I’m looking forward to finding ways to connect the community in South Australia. Here are some things to look out for. We’re launching… Read More
