Resource Category
Young Adults

These resources provide information to support participation in the community for a person with Down syndrome.

The Down syndrome and Mental Health guide talks about what people with Down syndrome and their families can do to support good mental health.

The Guide for Employers provides information to employers who are considering employing someone with Down syndrome.

The Practical Guide for Employers is a companion resource to our Guide for Employers. This guide contains ideas and advice for employers of staff with Down syndrome.

This guide from Down Syndrome Australia covers common questions people about decision-making and guardianship.

This resource explains what supported decision making is, why it is important, and how to make it happen.

This video from Down Syndrome Victoria shows why employing someone with Down syndrome is good for business.

This guide helps adults to make decisions about where they want to live, and to think about their options for living independently.

Living Independently has been written to help with decisions about where you live and the planning that has to be done.

Dental care is important for everybody. For people with Down syndrome there can be some differences, but it’s just as important.

Planning for Life Beyond School was developed by Down Syndrome Victoria to help with decisions after school finishes for young people with Down syndrome. 

This postcard for health professionals explains what people with Down syndrome would like others to know.