Medical Services Advisory Committee makes NIPS recommendation As many in our community would be aware, over the last several years the Government has been considering an application for Non-invasive prenatal (NIPS) screening to be publicly funded. This is the blood test which is available from the 10th week of pregnancy. This… Read More
Did you know that DSQ can assist with supporting you and your child in their learning environment? This can include; Discussing effective communication strategies for you to feel heardSupporting you with stakeholder meetingsSupporting you through the IEP / ISP process In conjunction with our Education Consultants, we can also support… Read More
Diversity in the Classroom: Tips for Teaching Students with Down syndrome Presented by Learning Support Officers Sharon Melhuish and Karen Garrity, and Biologist Kelli Gowland. Topics will include: What does it mean for a person to have Down syndrome? How does Down syndrome impact a students learning and inclusion in… Read More
Support Leah’s Haircut fundraiser Within our T21 community here in Brisbane there is a beautiful little 3 year old girl called Leah. She has a gorgeous smile, infectious laugh and stunning long blonde hair. When her mum posts pictures of this gorgeous little lady everyone comments on her beautiful long… Read More
If you’re like most of Down Syndrome Queensland’s families, you are struggling to manage all the changes to your supports as a result of COVID-19 along with understanding all the recent NDIS announced changes. Down Syndrome Queensland (DSQ) are pleased to announce that they can now offer support coordination to… Read More
Down Syndrome Queensland (DSQ) offer social programs to more than 160 individuals with Down syndrome to actively develop their communication, social skills, independence and friendships – so what happens when these programs, normally centered around an activity in a public place, are no longer allowed to meet due to COVID-19… Read More
If you are like most Queenslander’s with school aged children, you are now preparing to ‘Learn from Home’ for an extended period of time and the Reading Our Way program is a perfect addition to your at home resources. Reading Our Way gives a fresh approach that makes teaching early… Read More
The NDIS have recently announced additional information on the changes to support co-ordination the key points are highlighted below; · If you already have support coordination in your plan but need more hours to help you manage everything, you can pay for those hours out of your core budget (assuming… Read More
Tell us how we can support you in SA Are you a person with Down syndrome living in South Australia? Are you a family member or an individual supporting a person with Down syndrome? Our new South Australian Information Service would like to hear from you about what information you need and… Read More
Down Syndrome Queensland (DSQ) is proud to release its latest information video entitled, “What is Inclusion?”, produced in collaboration with students from the Griffith Film School and Pullenvale State School. The short, 4-minute video showcases the difference between integration, perceived inclusion and true inclusion in a classroom… Read More
New information service in South Australia 2020 has been a big year of change, and Down Syndrome Australia (DSA) understands that people with Down syndrome and their families across Australia are looking for ways to connect and support each other. In many cases the Down syndrome State and Territory organisations are providing new… Read More
Submission to the Disability Royal Commission on Health Issues Down Syndrome Australia has provided a submission to the Disability Royal Commission on the Health Issues paper. Our submission addresses a number of key issues experienced by people with Down syndrome and families when accessing health care. The submission raises the concerns we have heard… Read More
