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
The international theme for World Down Syndrome Day 2020 is We Decide. People with Down syndrome have the right to make decisions about their lives and to be included in all aspects of the community. On 21st March this year, we’re hosting videos and messages from our supporters and community online. Join our celebration of World… Read More
March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day, when people all around the world celebrate the lives and achievements of people with Down syndrome, creating a global voice, advocating for the rights, inclusion and wellbeing of people with Down syndrome. The theme for World Down Syndrome Day this year is “We… Read More
At Down Syndrome Queensland our focus is and will continue to be the safety and wellbeing of our members, community and staff. We have reviewed the situation and after careful consideration of the current advice, have taken the decision to cancel the following upcoming events and programmes between today and… Read More
In this article we have pulled together some information to address some of the questions we have been getting from our members on Coronavirus and the impact on someone with Down syndrome. Essentially the advice for our members with Down syndrome is to take the same precautions as other members… Read More
Submission to the Disability Royal Commission on Education and Learning Down Syndrome Australia welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to the Royal Commission regarding Education and Learning. Our response focuses on issues relating to the experience of people with Down syndrome and responds to section 3.3… Read More
