Resource Category
Website
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Special Olympics Australia
Apr 2020Community and SportSpecial Olympics Australia is part of a global sporting community for people with an intellectual disability.
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Down Syndrome Swimming Australia
Apr 2020Community and SportDown syndrome Swimming Australia SSA was established to encourage people with Down syndrome to become more physically active and support social interaction through the sport of swimming.
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Sport Inclusion Australia
Apr 2020Community and SportSport Inclusion Australia is a national sporting organisation aimed at inclusion of people with an intellectual disability into the mainstream community using sport.
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General
This book by Jan Gothard shows the varied attitudes and approaches which make up the rich experience of living with Down syndrome.
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NDIS
This NDIS page explains which supports, adjustments and aids are funded by Education
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Early Childhood Approach
Apr 2020EducationThe NDIS website explains how the Early Childhood Approach works for children under 9.
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NDIS
The NDIS website has information about assistive technology and home modifications for NDIS participants.
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NDIS
The NDIS website has a range of information about other services and support if you are not an NDIS participant.
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Health
This booklet by the Down's Syndrome Association (UK) covers puberty, changes in emotions and the body, love and relationships for young people with Down syndrome.
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Health
The Better Health Channel has information about talking to young people with intellectual disabilities.
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Now I see
Apr 2020GeneralA not-for-profit book in which parents tell their personal stories of how they came to embrace and celebrate life with their child with Down syndrome.
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NDIS
This Easy Read workbook talks about how to use funding and how funding can help with a good life. From the Council for Intellectual Disability website (2017).