The Down Syndrome Health Record App is available now on the App Store to download: https://apple.co/3TX3AtV This new 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 children with Down… 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
Releasing our new report February 7, 2022 Ellen Skladzien, CEO Down Syndrome Australia and Jess Wilson, CEO Good Things Foundation Australia share their insights on bridging the digital divide for people with intellectual disability. Historically, people with intellectual disability have been left behind when it comes to… Read More
Our submission on the New Disability Employment Support Model January 12, 2022 Down Syndrome Australia (DSA) welcomes the opportunity to provide input into the New Disability Employment Support model being developed by Department of Social Services. Our response focuses on key issues for people with Down syndrome… Read More
Our submission on the 2020-2021 NDIS Annual Pricing Review November 29, 2021 Down Syndrome Australia provided input into the 2021-2022 NDIS Annual Pricing Review. Our response focuses on key issues for NDIS participants with Down syndrome and their families. We have provided several recommendations on how the… Read More
Australians with Down syndrome tell us why we should get the COVID-19 vaccination October 28, 2021 Down Syndrome Australia recently asked Australians with Down syndrome why they got the COVID-19 vaccine, and why they think everyone else should too. Some of their reasons included so they don’t get sick, so… Read More
Our discussion paper on prenatal screening for Down syndrome October 7, 2021 In July and August 2021, Down Syndrome Australia undertook a survey to understand contemporary prenatal screening experiences. The survey received 320 responses from parents who have a child under the age of 10 with Down… Read More
Our submission to the Royal Commission on policies affecting temporary residents September 1, 2021 “It breaks my heart to think what we could achieve with that kind of care … But it is just beyond our reach as we are not citizens or permanent residents.“ This week… Read More
DSAN’s submission on Support for Decision Making August 23, 2021 “Making decisions is important to people with Down syndrome. It makes us feel independent, free and in control of our own life.” This week our Down Syndrome Advisory Network provided the NDIA with a submission on the… Read More
Our submission on the National Disability Employment Strategy May 24, 2021 Down Syndrome Australia (DSA) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the April 2021 National Disability Employment Strategy Consultation Paper. The paper proposes 4 key priority areas: 1) Lifting employer engagement capability and demand2) Building employment skills, experience and confidence… Read More
