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
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
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
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
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
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
An online MyTime session about what you need to prepare for if a personal emergency strikes. Date Date: Monday 23 March 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
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
Join our session for young teenagers with Down syndrome to learn about the important life stage of puberty. Date Thursday 16 April 2026 Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (VIC) Location Kensington Please note: we will share the venue address with participants closer to… Read More
Join our session for parents/carers who are supporting young people with Down syndrome through the important life stage of puberty. Date Tuesday 24 March 2026 Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm (VIC) Location This is an online event. About the event It can be tricky… Read More
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
