Resource Category
Video

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Webinars
This session explores what it means to advocate for your child’s needs in a range of settings, with specific focus on areas such as health, school and the NDIS.
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Webinars
Feeling confused about what a therapy assistant is, and how they differ from a support worker? Join us as we explore the role of a therapy assistant and the role they can contribute to your child’s developmental journey.
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Webinars
Understanding Inclusion Support when starting childcare or transitioning to before/after school care programs. This webinar discusses planning and support when your child is accessing care in settings outside the home.
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New Down Syndrome Australia website
May 2020This short animation explains the new national website for Down Syndrome Australia and some of the new features for finding information.
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Employing someone with Down syndrome
Apr 2020EmploymentThis video from Down Syndrome Victoria shows why employing someone with Down syndrome is good for business.
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Just Checking videos
Apr 2020HealthThree short videos from FPNSW explore cervical, breast and bowel screening as experienced by people with intellectual disability.
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Positive Behaviour Supports Webinar
Apr 2020WebinarsThis free webinar by Down Syndrome Queensland looks at some of the common behavioural issues that are often seen in students with Down syndrome. It provides strategies and practical examples of how-to best deal with and redirect unwanted behaviours in an educational setting as well as home.
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Common School Issues Webinar
Apr 2020WebinarsThis free webinar by Down Syndrome Queensland outlines some of the common issues that are encountered within school. It includes tips and recommendations to ensure best practice for students is encouraged.
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Education
Supporting students with Down syndrome in Learning at Home is a free webinar by Down Syndrome Queensland for educators.
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Reading Our Way Webinar
Apr 2020EducationThis free webinar by Down Syndrome Queensland provides an overview of the Reading Our Way program. Reading Our Way is an innovative reading program that has been designed to teach early reading and word recognition to both children and adults.
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Visual Supports Webinar
Apr 2020EducationThis free webinar by Down Syndrome Queensland explores visual supports to engage, direct and encourage students to complete tasks and build independence, security and a sense of accomplishment.
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Webinars
This webinar by Down Syndrome Queensland outlines the use of Section 34 'Reasonable and Necessary' supports under the NDIS.