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Meet MyTime Facilitator and Play Leader Samia  

Supporting parents, carers and children through connection, understanding and shared experience is at the heart of MyTime. One of the friendly faces helping bring this to life across several groups is our dedicated Facilitator and Play Lead, Samia Hassoun, whose journey into MyTime grew naturally from lived experience as both… Read More

Family Fun Day 2026 tickets on sale now!

You’re invited to DSV’s Family Fun Day at Werribee Open Range Zoo to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day! Sunday 22 March 10:30am to 1pm Werribee Open Range Zoo, K Road, Werribee South There will be activities and entertainment for the whole family including magic shows, roving entertainment, DSV’s… Read More

DSV’s 2026 adventure trek on sale now!

Announcing the 2026 DSV adventure walk! Are you ready to experience something truly unforgettable? You asked, and we listened; we’ve designed a bespoke trip that’s a bit shorter and a lot closer to home this year! We’re heading off along the Great Ocean Walk in November 2026! Join DSV as… Read More

Introducing Life Launch: for teens and adults

We’re excited to announce the launch of Life Launch, a new fee-for-service designed to support teens and young adults with Down syndrome, and their families, as they plan for life after school.   Whether you’re just beginning to think about the future or feeling unsure about the next steps, Life Launch can help you explore disability-specific… Read More

Education update: January 2026

We have some great opportunities for schools and educators to engage with inclusion and inclusive practices in schools to support your students with Down syndrome and involve the rest of your school community. Education conference: Monday 2 March The Down Syndrome Victoria Authentic Inclusion in Schools Education Conference is coming up… Read More

NDIS: an update and what to expect in 2026

An online session about the most recent changes to the NDIS and some changes to come. Date Date: Monday 23 February 2026 Time: 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm (VIC) Location This is an online event. About the event Join us for this online MyTime session… Read More

New Year’s resolutions 2026

Many of us resolve to do better or try new things in the new year. We have lots of ways to help you reach your goals in 2026. Do you want to get fit or be more social?  If your goal for the new year is to get fit or be more social, we’d love… Read More

DSV office closed for the holidays

The Down Syndrome Victoria office will be closed from Thursday 18 December for the end of year break. The office will reopen on Monday 12 January. For urgent support through this period, you can call: 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Safe Steps: 1800 015 188 Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond… Read More

What we do at DSV: our Advisory Network 

This year, we have shared about the work of some of the teams at Down Syndrome Victoria. This time we hear from our Advisory Network. Have you heard about the DSV Advisory Network and wondered what it is and what they do? Kath, Colby, Jenny, Daniel and Jack from the Advisory… Read More