Associate Professor Rhonda Faragher, Alana Pettigrew, Rebecca Flanagan, Dr Jan Lloyd, Mia Johnston and Michael Cox. Four adults with Down syndrome have been hired as research assistants in a new study from The University of Queensland which explores the quality of life of Gen Zs (18-30 year olds) with Down… Read More
Artist Peter Rowe says being connected to your community is very important. He shares what it has been like to stay connected this past year during COVID-19, and how he has continued to work on creative projects. Read More
Sherrie lives in regional Queensland and is a very active member of her community. She loves being as independent as she can be, and shares how she has stayed connected to the people in her life over the last year. Read More
Do you want to understand more about the proposed changes to the NDIS? Just in case you haven’t had a spare day to read the 75 pages across the three consultation papers issued by the NDIA , Down Syndrome Queensland have pulled together what we consider to be some of… Read More
What’s New – Findings from the Down Syndrome Research Program at UQ (webinar) The Down Syndrome Research Program at The University of Queensland has been undertaking important work in the field of Down syndrome for over 40 years. In celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, the Research Program hosted this… Read More
Note: this article is about recent changes to the NDIS for participants 7 years and older. There is a separate process being considered for Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) participants aged 0-6 years. Consistency! Equity! Holistic whole-of-person approach! A focus on function rather than diagnosis and less financial burden… Read More
Down Syndrome Queensland (DSQ) will develop, pilot and evaluate a social inclusion program and accompanying resource kit, that will increase opportunities for people with Down syndrome (DS) and their families to participate in sport and physical activity and increase community belonging. The program has been funded by the Australian Government’s… Read More
Did you know that DSQ can assist with supporting you and your child in their learning environment? This can include; Discussing effective communication strategies for you to feel heardSupporting you with stakeholder meetingsSupporting you through the IEP / ISP process In conjunction with our Education Consultants, we can also support… Read More
Support Leah’s Haircut fundraiser Within our T21 community here in Brisbane there is a beautiful little 3 year old girl called Leah. She has a gorgeous smile, infectious laugh and stunning long blonde hair. When her mum posts pictures of this gorgeous little lady everyone comments on her beautiful long… Read More
If you’re like most of Down Syndrome Queensland’s families, you are struggling to manage all the changes to your supports as a result of COVID-19 along with understanding all the recent NDIS announced changes. Down Syndrome Queensland (DSQ) are pleased to announce that they can now offer support coordination to… Read More
Down Syndrome Queensland (DSQ) offer social programs to more than 160 individuals with Down syndrome to actively develop their communication, social skills, independence and friendships – so what happens when these programs, normally centered around an activity in a public place, are no longer allowed to meet due to COVID-19… Read More
If you are like most Queenslander’s with school aged children, you are now preparing to ‘Learn from Home’ for an extended period of time and the Reading Our Way program is a perfect addition to your at home resources. Reading Our Way gives a fresh approach that makes teaching early… Read More
