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Latch-On Online Information Session

  Join DSQ as we hold information sessions on everything Latch-On, what its about and how you can get involved! Are you, or someone you know, looking to enhance literacy, self-confidence, independence, and work placement opportunities? Latch-On is an innovative, evidence-based literacy program that changes the lives of young adults… Read More

Relationships Workshop Online

  This workshop is for people with Down syndrome. The two main areas of focus will be consent and staying safe and protecting yourself. We will talk about sexual health, contraception, sexting and reporting abuse. Date Tuesday 22nd November 2022 2:00pm – 4:00pm (QLD) The session… Read More

2023 Education Conference for Parents

Date Tuesday 14th March 2023 9:30am-2:00pm (QLD) Location 77 – 83 Kitchener Road, Ascot (EVENT WILL ALSO BE RECORDED, FOR THOSE WHO CAN’T ATTEND IN PERSON) About the event Join DSQ for the parent stream of our bi-annual education conference, covering areas such… Read More

Disability Action Week – Employment Information Drop In Session

Are you:– A person looking to explore your employment options?– A family member supporting someone to find a job / maintain their employment?– An employer hoping to employ someone with a disability? The theme for Disability Action Week this year (26 Nov – 2 Dec 2022) is ‘Workforce Diversity: Open… Read More

Planet Puberty Information Session – For Parents and Carers

Planet Puberty will be joining us for an evening session, where they will be providing information about some of the wonderful resources and supports they offer. About Planet PubertyPlanet Puberty is a digital resource suite by Family Planning NSW that aims to provide parents and carers of children/adults with intellectual… Read More

50-50 Charity Raffle Derby Day

Request for volunteers to help us with a 50-50 Charity raffle on Derby Day, 29 October 2022  Volunteers to arrive at 11am  Volunteers to sell from midday until the start of the second last race (approx. 4pm)  Volunteers to wear a charity branded or white… Read More

Building Children’s Social and Community Participation

This webinar explores the many ways in which to build a child’s involvement in a range of community and social activities. It will showcase some of the free or low cost options available that will add value to skill development through other means (such as NDIS-funded supports). The webinar will… Read More

Endless Possibilities Conference 2023

The Endless Possibilities 2023 conference, proudly hosted by Down Syndrome Queensland, aims to build the inclusive pedagogical knowledge and practical skills of educators. With an amazing line up of speakers presenting on a range of topics, along with several interactive workshops, this conference is not one to be missed!Aimed at… Read More

Decision Making – A Pathways to Independence Workshop

This workshop is for adults with Down syndrome. It will help you to learn more about making your own decisions. It will teach you about the types of decisions we can make and how we can all develop decision making skills. . Date Tuesday 29th November 2022… Read More

Supported Decision Making for families

This workshop is for family members of a person with Down syndrome. It will help you learn about supporting the person with Down syndrome to make their own decisions. We will discuss – what supported decision making is, a person’s right to make decisions, principles and strategies to support decision… Read More