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We are the National peak organisation for people living with Down syndrome and their families

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World Down Syndrome Congress 2024

Join us for this exciting event held in Brisbane, Australia!

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Overview

We are the National peak organisation for people living with Down syndrome and their families.

People with Down syndrome are at the centre of all the work that we do.

We work with the Down Syndrome Advisory network to get their ideas and suggestions about our work.

We work to create change in social and public policy.

We want to make sure people understand the experiences of people with Down syndrome and their families. All our work is informed by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

We work together with state and territory organisations to achieve our vision.

We are committed to achieving our vision through demonstrating our values of:

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Our Vision

People living with Down syndrome are valued and have full access to social and economic inclusion in order to achieve their full potential.

Down Syndrome Australia

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Down Syndrome Australia is the national peak organisation for people with Down syndrome in Australia.

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This means bringing together and working with the other Down syndrome associations around the country.

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People with Down syndrome are at the centre of all the work we do.

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We work with the Down Syndrome Advisory Network (DSAN). This is a group of people with Down syndrome who give us their ideas and suggestions about our work.

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We want to make sure people understand the experiences of people with Down syndrome and their families.

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Our work helps the government and the community to make changes that help people with Down syndrome.

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We use the United Nations Convention on the Right of Persons with Disabilities to guide us in our work. This tells us all about the rights of people with disabilities.

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📢 Advocacy update: DSA is working closely with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to improve the Scheme for people with Down syndrome.

We're part of the Reform for Outcomes project. This focuses on improving aspects of the NDIA - like planning, workforce and independent living. Our CEO, Darryl Steff, is co-chairing the workforce planning group. Get the latest update from our Quarterly Meeting in February here: . #DownSyndromeAdvocate #downsyndromeaustralia #DownSyndromeSupport#Trisomy21 #NDIS #AdvocacyMatters #AdvocateForChange #AdvocateForInclusion ... See MoreSee Less

2 days ago
📢 Advocacy update: DSA is working closely with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to improve the Scheme for people with Down syndrome. 

Were part of the Reform for Outcomes project. This focuses on improving aspects of the NDIA - like planning, workforce and independent living. Our CEO, Darryl Steff, is co-chairing the workforce planning group. 

Get the latest update from our Quarterly Meeting in February here: https://buff.ly/43YGbPk. 

#DownSyndromeAdvocate #downsyndromeaustralia #DownSyndromeSupport
#Trisomy21 #NDIS #AdvocacyMatters #AdvocateForChange #AdvocateForInclusion

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Well done Darryl and thank you

Are you wanting to learn more about relationships?

Join Queensland Down Syndrome Advisory Network Member Michael on 22 May to learn about:- Different types of relationships- Healthy and unhealthy relationships- ConsentThis workshop is for people with Down syndrome.To register to attend this workshop, please visit Please share this post with anyone who may be interested in this workshop. #DownSyndromeAdvocate #downsyndromeaustralia #DownSyndromeLove#DownSyndromeSupport #DSAM #Trisomy21 #inclusion #inclusionaustralia ... See MoreSee Less

5 days ago
Are you wanting to learn more about relationships?

Join Queensland Down Syndrome Advisory Network Member Michael on 22 May to learn about:

- Different types of relationships
- Healthy and unhealthy relationships
- Consent

This workshop is for people with Down syndrome.

To register to attend this workshop, please visit https://buff.ly/3xAP9Gd 

Please share this post with anyone who may be interested in this workshop. 

#DownSyndromeAdvocate #downsyndromeaustralia #DownSyndromeLove
#DownSyndromeSupport #DSAM #Trisomy21 #inclusion #inclusionaustralia

1 CommentComment on Facebook

Any particular age group?

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Down Syndrome Australia

Level 8, 805/220 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 

1300 344 954

info@downsyndrome.org.au

Media inquiries: media@downsyndrome.org.au

Pre-natal and New Families

1300 881 935

Contact your state or territory Down Syndrome Association to speak to a parent of a child with Down syndrome.

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