Join our new parents workshop An opportunity to learn more about Down syndrome and DSV and other relevant services and supports. It is also an opportunity to meet and connect with other new parents. Date Tuesday 22 November, 2022 6:30pm – 8:00pm (VIC) The session will run for 1.5 hours. Location… Read More
Registrations for Down Syndrome Victoria’s Education Support Service 2023 are currently open and we have places available. Did you know our Education Support Service (ESS) is the only visiting teacher service available for students with an intellectual disability in Victoria? We’re committed to ensuring that schools supporting students with diverse… Read More
Getting ready to start school – practical steps Join DSV for an informal discussion about practical steps you can take to prepare your child for school. This workshop is for families of children with Down syndrome aged 4-5 years who are starting prep in 2023. Date Tuesday 15… Read More
People with disability can now get free rapid antigen tests until the end of the year People with disability in Victoria can now get 20 free rapid antigen tests until 31 December 2022. The free tests are available each time an eligible person visits a participating testing site or… Read More
Let’s learn about friendships, dating, informed consent and online safety. This is an in person event for people with Down syndrome aged 18 years and over. Let’s learn about friendships, dating, informed consent and online safety. In this three and a half hour workshop we will explore the laws… Read More
NDIS – Early Childhood Approach Join us online on Wednesday 9 November and read on to learn more. This workshop is an informal opportunity to raise questions and to discuss the NDIS Early Childhood Approach, including plan preparation, review and plan utilisation. This workshop is for families/carers… Read More
A virtual coffee and chat group for families with a son/daughter aged 15+ years. Read More
Preparing for secondary school – practical tips Need some help getting your child ready to begin secondary school? Join us online on Wednesday 9 November to hear from a parent who has some great tips and advice to get you started. Date Wednesday 9 November,… Read More
In late August, Phoebe Mitchell swam in the 100 metres breaststroke event for a Multiclass swimmer at the 2022 Australian Short Course Championships. Earlier this month, DSV’s Communications Officer Pammy Meyers caught up with Phoebe’s Mum, Libby Mitchell, over email to talk about all things swimming and categorisation! What was Phoebe’s… Read More
Exciting employment opportunity: Kitchen Assistant at Epworth Freemasons Hospital. As part of the Employment Connections Project, Down Syndrome Victoria (DSV) has partnered with Epworth Freemasons Hospital, in East Melbourne to offer an adult with Down syndrome an exciting employment opportunity. Epworth Freemasons Hospital is an organisation that values compassion, accountability… Read More
A virtual coffee and chat group for families with a son/daughter aged 15+ years. Read More
A virtual coffee and chat group for families with a son/daughter aged 15+ years. Read More
