Come and join us for an exciting night of brain-teasing fun at our online trivia and games night! Each session costs $27.50, invoiced after the event. Dates Date: Friday 19th April 2024 Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm (QLD) Location Online To Register Click the button below to register!… Read More
People all around the world celebrate the lives and achievements of people with Down syndrome on March 21st each year, as it’s an opportunity to raise awareness about the rights and inclusion of people with Down syndrome internationally. However it was not simply a day for us in Queensland,… Read More
Did you know that the most common barrier to learning identified by schools is communication? One approach strongly encourage using AAC to develop effective and communication is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)! AAC is any communication strategy outside of speech. There are two main types of AAC: Unaided AAC… Read More
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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 Queensland would like to invite you to join… Read More
Join us for this wonderful FREE opportunity to learn new things, meet new people, make new friends, and perhaps find that special someone. This inclusive event is for people over 18. Dates Start Date: Tuesday 21st May 2024 Time: 2 pm – 6 pm (QLD) Location Oaks… Read More
Do you teach or support a student with Down syndrome and/or Intellectual Disability? Then join us for a free professional development workshop for educators in Townsville. Our FREE education event will focus on topics such as: What is Down syndrome – developmental profiles and common attributes Common barriers to inclusion… Read More
Join DSQ for our education event, which aims to help parents/carers to understand the school experience, with a focus on: understanding genuine inclusion understanding your child’s rights advocating for reasonable adjustments answering your education questions This event is designed for parents/carers of children with Down syndrome or another intellectual disability. Read More
DSQ are excited to announce an overnight event – Pig & Whistle Dinner, Dancing and Overnight Stay. The night will start with having dinner and drinks at Pig and Whistle Riverside before the dancefloor opens and participants can get involved in the nightlife with dancing to the in-house DJ. Participants… Read More
Come along and be apart of this exciting night to raise funds and awareness for people living with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities, and their families and friends. Book your tickets here Dates Date: Friday 25th October 2024 Time: 6:30pm – 10:30pm… Read More
Wear your most colourful socks and enjoy a Story Time to celebrate the lives and achievements of people with Down syndrome. Dates Start Date: Saturday 16th March 2024 Time: 10:00am – 11:30am (QLD) Location Ipswich Children’s Library: 1 Nicholas Street, Nicolas Street Precinct, Ipswich 4305 About the event… Read More
About the event Let’s Chat sessions are a space for adults with intellectual disability to talk openly and honestly about their feelings, experiences, and challenges. These sessions are held both in person (Brisbane) and online and are a great place to chat about life’s challenges as well as life’s joys. Read More
