March Coffee and Chat 15+ years
A virtual coffee and chat group for families with a son/daughter aged 15+ years. Read More
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February Coffee and Chat 15+ years
A virtual coffee and chat group for families with a son/daughter aged 15+ years. Read More
The NDIS Review Report: a message from Pieta Manning
The NDIS Review Report was released on Thursday, 7 December, and presents 26 recommendations and 139 actions to improve the NDIS. Over the coming months DSV will be releasing some varying perspectives on the review recommendations, and what they mean for different people in our community. Read More
A special message from our CEO
Dear members, supporters and partners, Please see below some updates from Daniel Payne, CEO Down Syndrome Victoria, before 2023 comes to a close. Down Syndrome Awareness Month 2023 I wanted to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude for your support, enthusiasm and generosity during Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Whether you participated… Read More
DSV’s 2023 Christmas gift guide
If you haven’t quite finished your Christmas shopping and are looking for inspiration, our gift guide has it all! Check out the following businesses and wrap up your Christmas shopping today! There are many great gift ideas, including artwork, craft and paintings, clothing, candles, a book and delicious… Read More
Regional employment opportunity: Health Ambassador at Northeast Health Wangaratta
Down Syndrome Victoria and Northeast Health Wangaratta are working together to find a Health Ambassador to work at Northeast Health Wangaratta. North West Health (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services. We are… Read More
Three exciting employment opportunities for people with Down syndrome in Melbourne.
Applications are now open for employment opportunities at Merri-bek Primary School and Emirates Leisure Retail Australia! School Assistant, Merri-bek Primary School Merri-bek Primary School is seeking an adult with Down syndrome to fulfill the role of School Assistant. Merri-bek Primary School is in Coburg, close to Moreland train station. Some… Read More
Staying healthy
This workshop will help you learn about staying healthy. This workshop is for people with Down syndrome aged 18 years and over. Date Thursday 16 November, 2023 7:00pm – 8.30pm Location Online About the event This workshop is for people with Down syndrome aged… Read More
Housing – Shared equity housing
This the third in a series of workshops that we will be holding over the coming months on housing. Read More
The art of being assertive
Explore the theory of being assertive and practice this skill in a safe and supportive environment. Read More
Down Syndrome Victoria’s Annual General Meeting
Join us in person or online at our 2023 Annual General Meeting. Read More
Greer visits Falls Creek
A message from Charmaine Guest There are some amazing people involved with disability and at the Disabled Wintersport Australia (DWA) women’s camp, Falls Creek (Fri 18 Aug – Mon 21 Aug 2023) I met some of them. The two-day skiing camp was expertly organised and managed by Melinda (Min)… Read More