You’re invited to our Family Picnic! Bring your picnic blanket and join us for a relaxed morning with the Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability community. Connect, unwind, and enjoy good company as we make new friends, share stories, and build stronger community connections. Let’s enjoy the moment and a wonderful… Read More
About the event We’re heading back to the Soundgarden for the annual DSIDQ Social Club Christmas Party. Register your interest now to secure your place, and we can’t wait to see you there! Ages 18+ Dates Date: Saturday, 13th December Time: 5:30pm-9:00pm (QLD) Location 312-318 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley To… Read More
Get ready to dance your way out of Spring and into Summer! Join us on Friday, 29th November from 5:00pm – 8:30pm for our office Spring Dance Party. Expect fresh vibes, good tunes, and plenty of fun as we celebrate the season of blossoms. Event Details Time: 5pm-8:30pm Date: Saturday,… Read More
A MyTime Education Workshop About the webinar Tiffany will share lived experience insights from School Can’t Australia, explain why reframing “school refusal” as “school can’t” matters, and discuss how understanding the autonomic nervous system helps identify and address stressors and barriers to attendance. About the Speaker Tiffany… Read More
A MyTime Education Session About the event This session introduces sensory processing and how it impacts children’s daily challenges, such as eating, grooming, movement, focus, and emotional regulation. Yvonne will explain how the brain interprets sensory input and why behaviours may occur, followed by a Q&A to address families’ specific… Read More
About the event Are you a Queensland teacher or leader in a school that has a student/s with an intellectual disability or Down syndrome? Would you like the opportunity to receive free PD and network with other education professionals throughout the school year? Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability Queensland would… Read More
Let’s Sign, In Real Time We are excited to announce the commencement of monthly online KWS catch ups, hosted by DSIDQ’s accredited KWS presenter Denise Manidonald. On the first Wednesday of very month, we welcome you to join us and other like-minded teachers and educational professionals to practice signing. It… Read More
Come and join us for a morning of fun with entertainment and movement as we walk along the Riverway, stepping up for Down syndrome & Intellectual Disabilities. All funds raised by StepUP! Townsville will stay in the region to provide support, services and information to empower people with Down syndrome… Read More
About the event The New Years Eve Ball is back for 2025. Join the DSIDQ Social Club at this overnight event to celebrate the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026. Register now to secure your spot at the event of the year. More details coming soon! Ages 18+… Read More
Do you teach or support a student with Down syndrome and/or Intellectual Disability? Then join us for FREE professional development on Key Word Sign (KWS) for educators in Chinchilla and the surrounding areas. This workshop will also be beneficial for any teachers supporting students whose preferred communication style is… Read More
Do you teach or support a student with Down syndrome, Intellectual Disability or a complex profile? Then join us for a free professional development workshop for educators in Emerald. Our FREE education event will focus on topics such as: What is Down syndrome – developmental profiles and common attributes Common… Read More
About the event Let’s Chat – Twilight Talks is an free evening online group for adults with intellectual disability to connect, unwind, and share what’s on their minds. These relaxed, friendly sessions are a chance to chat about life’s ups and downs, talk through feelings and experiences, and support each other. Read More
