11 September 2025 Excellent migration news for family members with Down syndrome Down Syndrome Australia is very happy to announce positive changes in one of our key advocacy areas relating to education costs for children with a disability such as Down syndrome applying for a visa. These changes mean that… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
About CoSP 17 CoSP 17 was held from 10-12 June 2024. DSA’s CEO Darryl Steff, and self-advocate and DSAN member, Michael Cox attended this year’s event. Darryl and Michael contributed to CoSP 17 by: delivering 3 formal presentations across CoSP and Civil Society hosting a side event in conjunction with… Read More
DSA attends COSP16 in New York Olivia Sidhu was a member of the Australian Delegation to this year’s events at the 16th Session of the Conference of State Parties to… Read More
The Down Syndrome Health Record App is available on the App Store the Google Play Store This health record app is for parents and support people of children with Down syndrome. The Down Syndrome Health Record App assists parents and support people of… Read More
This new health app is for adults with Down syndrome to keep a diary of daily meals, water, exercise and activities. Read More
13 June, 2022 Down Syndrome Australia congratulates Michael Sullivan on being appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Queen’s Birthday 2022 Honours List. The Order of Australia recognises Australians who have demonstrated outstanding service or exceptional achievement, and Michael has been recognised for his significant service… Read More
Upholding the rights of Australians with disability to vote April 21, 2022 For many years Down Syndrome Australia has been advocating for change to discriminatory laws about voting for people with a disability. Australian laws must recognise that people with disability enjoy the right to vote on an equal basis with… Read More
