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DSAN August Monthly Update With Sandon

We’re thrilled to share a monthly update from the Down Syndrome Advisory Network (DSAN) – a national group of people with Down syndrome who meet fortnightly to build their skills and share their views. This month, we hear from Sandon Overton Read More

NDIS update: funding periods

5 August 2025 About the NDIS funding periods There are a lot of changes to the NDIS at the moment, and we want to make sure you understand what is happening and why. This post is to tell you about a change to NDIS plans called funding periods.  This change began… Read More

DSAN August Monthly Update With Anna 

We’re thrilled to share a monthly update from the Down Syndrome Advisory Network (DSAN) – a national group of people with Down syndrome who meet fortnightly to build their skills and share their views. This month, we hear from Anna Gray. Read More

DSAN July Monthly Update With Michael 

We’re thrilled to launch a new monthly update from the Down Syndrome Advisory Network (DSAN) – a national group of people with Down syndrome who meet fortnightly to build their skills and share their views. This month, we hear from Michael! Read More

DSAN Monthly Update With Chris 

We’re thrilled to launch a new monthly update from the Down Syndrome Advisory Network (DSAN) – a national group of people with Down syndrome who meet fortnightly to build their skills and share their views. First up is Chris! Read More

Get ready for the Federal Election

Here is an Easy Read to help you get ready for the 2025 Federal Election 28 March, 2025 The Federal Election has been called for 3 May 2025. On May 3 you will be able to vote. It is your right to vote! Voting is a chance to… Read More

Upcoming changes to NDIS

NDIS changes: support lists, budget amounts & funding periods 3 October, 2024 On 3 October 2024 the NDIS will be making changes to how the NDIS works. For most people with Down syndrome and intellectual disability with chromosomal variations, these changes should not impact your support from the NDIS. Read More

On the Board of DSA

Being on the Board of Down Syndrome Australia Claire Mitchell, from Queensland, joined DSA’s Board in 2020 as the first Independent Director with Down syndrome.  Claire tells us about her role on the Board, her personal journey, and why it’s important for people with Down syndrome to have a voice… Read More