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Let’s Chat!

About the event Let’s Chat online sessions are a space for adults with intellectual disability to talk openly and honestly about their feelings and experiences. These sessions are also a great place to chat about life’s joys and challenges. The activities and conversations that group members have will help to… Read More

Let’s Chat!

About the event Let’s Chat online sessions are a space for adults with intellectual disability to talk openly and honestly about their feelings and experiences. These sessions are also a great place to chat about life’s joys and challenges. The activities and conversations that group members have will help to… Read More

DSIDQ Gala Dinner 2025 – Step Up!

Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability Queensland (DSQ) are hosting an exciting gala dinner on Friday 17th October 2025 to celebrate Down syndrome awareness month! Come along and be a part of this exciting night to raise funds and awareness for people living with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities, and… Read More

CANCELLED: Inclusive Education Workshop for Parents – Bundaberg

Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled due to the forecasted cyclone. If you are a parent and would like information on Inclusive Education, please contact us on 07 3356 6655 or email education@downsyndromeqld.org.au. Join DSQ for our education event, which aims to help parents/carers to understand the school… Read More

Key Word Sign Training for Educators – Bundaberg

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 Bundaberg. This workshop will also be beneficial for any teachers supporting students whose preferred communication style is sign. Our Key Word Sign… Read More

Teens Challenge Weekend at the Gold Coast

About the event Join us for a weekend of fun, challenge, growth and adventure! Its the time you have all been waiting for… Teens Challenge Weekend. A weekend of activities, laughter and friendship! This time we are staying at the beautiful Gold Coast. Limited spaces available so register now!… Read More

Social Inclusion – 2025 Professional Teaching Cluster Meeting #2

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 Queensland would like to invite… Read More

Let’s Chat – March 2025

About the event Let’s Chat online sessions are a space for adults with intellectual disability to talk openly and honestly about their feelings and experiences. These sessions are also a great place to chat about life’s joys and challenges. The activities and conversations that group members have will help to… Read More

Online Key Word Sign Catch Ups – Term 1

Let’s Sign, In Real Time We are excited to announce the commencement of monthly online KWS catch ups, hosted by DSQ’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. … Read More

Let’s Chat

About the event Let’s Chat online sessions are a space for adults with intellectual disability to talk openly and honestly about their feelings and experiences. These sessions are also a great place to chat about life’s joys and challenges. The activities and conversations that group members have will help to… Read More

DSQ Job Club

About the event “Looking for a job? Want to learn new skills? Come to DSQ Job Club! Every month, we meet to help each other with finding work. We can help you: ✨ Write your resume✨ Practice for interviews✨ Build confidence Join others who are also looking for work. Get… Read More