With lots of NDIS changes and news taking place, we have collated a summary of some of the items that might be of interest to our community. End of transition period for support rules As of 3 October 2025, the NDIS officially ended the 12-month transition period that allowed… Read More
Families from the Geelong region are invited to join us to launch the Geelong Regional Project and a spot of mini golf. Date Date: Sunday 16 November 2025 Time: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm (VIC) Please note: bookings have now closed for this event. Read More
Smartwares in Cranbourne West is hiring a Warehouse assistant. Smartwares is looking for a Warehouse assistant. Smartwares is a company in Cranbourne West that make and package items. The items are sold in hardware shops like Bunnings. About the job This job is for an adult with Down syndrome. It is a part-time… Read More
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and DSV’s staff and Down Syndrome Advisory Network shared what it means to them to be people with Down syndrome, and some things they would like others to know. What it’s like to have Down syndrome The Advisory Network Chairperson Kath Mansour said, “Having… Read More
DSV’s Matt O’Neil recently reached a milestone that means a lot to him. September marked ten years since Matt started working at Coles, and his colleagues helped him celebrate! Matt’s Coles store hosted an anniversary party for him with fellow staff, the store manager and even the regional manager. Matt… Read More
“This was wonderful. I really appreciate the fact this was about Down syndrome, however, so much stuff was applicable to all student with learning/behavioural difficulties. This was terrific – I have so much to take back to my school.” — previous conference attendee Date Date: Monday… Read More
“This was wonderful. I really appreciate the fact this was about Down syndrome, however, so much stuff was applicable to all student with learning/behavioural difficulties. This was terrific – I have so much to take back to my school.” — previous conference attendee Date Date: Monday… Read More
In 2019, Cathy Gibb, a Maternal Child Health Nurse, approached Down Syndrome Victoria with an idea and The Perfect Gift Australia and DSV developed a special partnership. This collaboration aims to ensure that every family welcoming a child with Down syndrome receives a beautifully curated gift box, symbolising a warm… Read More
Our intrepid trekkers are all back home now after completing the DSV Larapinta Challenge 2025, but we’d like to share some of their adventures with you. Day 1 On the first day, the group met up in Alice Springs and were greeted with a blazing 33 degrees so they adapted the… Read More
National Carers Week from 12 to 18 October, celebrating the huge contribution that carers make in our community. Over thirty events have been organised across Victoria, designed to honour and raise awareness for the vital role carers play in our communities. From morning teas to pamper sessions, have a look… Read More
“I don’t know that I’ve ever actually seen myself as a carer.” Like many carers, Sue’s journey began gradually. As her mother aged, Sue started helping to care for her brother Nick, who has Down syndrome. Later, when her mother was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease,… Read More
A morning tea for families and caregivers of babies and young children aged 0 to 2 with Down syndrome. Date Date: Tuesday 11 November 2025 Time: 10.00 am –12.00 pm (VIC) Location This is an online event. About the event Join us at our morning… Read More
