Day 21: Michael
International advocate and DSAN Chair Michael Sullivan is passionate about being a voice for people with disability. He shares why it is important to speak out about important issues. Read More
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Day 13: Rohan
42-year-old Rohan Fullwood worked at McDonalds for almost 20 years before deciding to retire last year. Now he has an exciting new job he is looking forward to starting. Read More
Day 20: Jason
Jason had worked at a big fast-food chain in Sydney’s eastern suburbs for five years when COVID-19 changed everything. Not only did they have to stop work for a little while, all of Jason’s social activities stopped too. Fortunately, he still got to keep his job, just some of the tasks changed. Jason shares his story for World Down Syndrome Day 2021. Read More
Day 16: Adam
Adam says triplets, like any type of relationship, are just the same. He says what makes the relationship with his brothers extra special is that he has Down syndrome. Read More
Day 15: Ellen
Ellen Maher works as an office assistant for Coates Hire at their head office in Mascot. Over two and a half years she has learnt a range of new skills and has become a valuable member of the team. Read More
Day 9: Sam
22-year-old Sam Stubbs is well known in his local community of Jervis Bay, working at two different jobs and volunteering at the Bombers Footy Club. Sam shares why working is so important for young people to learn new skills and become more independent. Read More
Day 1: Aden
Aden Clarke has been a member of the North Cronulla Surf Club since he was 5 years old. He shares how he has stayed connected to his community through the club. Read More
Day 5: Sophie
Sophie has always been involved in the sporting community. When the pandemic hit, many of the groups she was involved with had to stop. Sophie shares how she stayed fit and connected. Read More