Submission to the Royal Commission on Rights and Attitudes 25 August, 2020 This week Down Syndrome Australia provided the Disability Royal Commission with a submission on their issue paper on ‘Rights and Attitudes’. I am pleased that the Commission is examining this important issue. So often,… Read More
Health Survey for people with Down syndrome Down Syndrome Australia has launched a new project to improve health outcomes for people with Down syndrome. We’d like to understand the experiences that people with Down syndrome have when visiting a doctor or health care worker. Your feedback will help doctors and health care… Read More
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… 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… 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… 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. 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… 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… 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… 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,… Read More
