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Volunteering information evening

Join us to find out about volunteering at Down Syndrome Victoria. Date Date: Tuesday 12 May 2026 Time: 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm (VIC) Location This is an online event. About the event Are you passionate about inclusion, community and making a meaningful difference in… Read More

Volunteering information evening

Join us to find out about volunteering at Down Syndrome Victoria. Date Date: Tuesday 14 April 2026 Time: 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm (VIC) Location This is an online event. About the event Are you passionate about inclusion, community and making a meaningful difference in… Read More

DSV’s Advisory Network reflect on the WDSD 2026 theme

World Down Syndrome Day is on 21 March each year. We asked our Advisory Network staff to share their thoughts on this year’s theme “Together against loneliness”. What does the theme “Together against loneliness” mean to you? Kath thinks, “This theme emphasises the importance of real inclusion, and strong, supportive… Read More

Fiona McBurney Match Day Experience 2026 launch

What a night! Thank you so much to everyone who came along to the Fiona McBurney Match Day Experience launch last week. Many of you travelled through lightning, thunder and heavy rain to get to Bundoora, and we really appreciate the effort you made to be there. It turned out… Read More

Kicking (so many) goals for Down syndrome

What would make someone kick goals for 24 hours straight?Down Syndrome Victoria’s CEO Daniel Payne and Matthew O’Neil recently had a conversation with Matthew Walsh, who is about to undertake an extraordinary 24-hour fundraising challenge in support of DSV and three other worthy charities.Matt Walsh wants to kick goals to… Read More

Dementia: ageing well as an adult with Down syndrome

People with Down syndrome have a high prevalence for dementia. Come and learn about some of the basics. Date Thursday 26 March 2026 Time: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm (VIC) Location This is an online event. About the event People with Down syndrome have a… Read More

Ways to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day is a month away and we wanted to share some ways that you can celebrate! join us at Family Fun Day on Sunday 22 March at Werribee Zoo hold a Lots of Socks day at your school or workplace host a morning tea fundraiser for… Read More

NDIS update – February 2026

The first months of 2026 have seen important announcements affecting the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).  Alongside proposed changes to how plans will work under the New Framework Plans, the Federal Government and state and territory governments have also provided some information about Thriving Kids. Understanding the Draft Framework Plan… Read More

Volunteering information evening

Join us to find out about volunteering at Down Syndrome Victoria. Date Date: Tuesday 10 March 2026 Time: 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm (VIC) Location This is an online event. About the event Are you passionate about inclusion, community and making a meaningful difference in… Read More