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

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About us

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.

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.

Our Values

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

  • Inclusion
  • Respect
  • Honesty
  • Empowering

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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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We’re excited to welcome the Project Reference Group members for the Supporting My Rights project!

Ana Nguyen Ally Gillies Ben Chew Bri George Mike Burrowes Clarry Lyons We're looking forward to working with them and to start creating new inclusive resources. Stay tuned for updates! #DisabilityInclusion #InclusionMatters #HumanRights #DownSyndromeAustralia #Accessibility ... See MoreSee Less

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We’re excited to welcome the Project Reference Group members for the Supporting My Rights project!

Ana Nguyen 
Ally Gillies 
Ben Chew 
Bri George 
Mike Burrowes 
Clarry Lyons 

Were looking forward to working with them and to start creating new inclusive resources. 

Stay tuned for updates! 
 
#DisabilityInclusion #InclusionMatters #HumanRights #DownSyndromeAustralia #AccessibilityImage attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment

Thank you to everyone who's already taken our survey!

Down Syndrome Australia, alongside our State and Territory partners, is running a National Survey for families and carers of people with Down syndrome. We want to hear from you! This survey is about the resources, advice and referrals we provide – and how we can do better. Why take part? 1. Help us develop the right resources to meet your needs – health, employment, education, and more. 2. Let us know whether our information on accessing resources and finding support is clear enough. 3. Plus, you can enter the draw to win one of five $100 gift cards! It only takes 15–20 minutes and your input helps us provide the best possible support. The survey closes on Sunday 15 June. Take the 2025 National Survey now: Please share with other families and carers in your network. Need help? Call 1300 344 954 or email info@downsyndrome.org.au ... See MoreSee Less

6 days ago
Thank you to everyone whos already taken our survey! 

Down Syndrome Australia, alongside our State and Territory partners, is running a National Survey for families and carers of people with Down syndrome. 

We want to hear from you! 

This survey is about the resources, advice and referrals we provide – and how we can do better.  

Why take part? 

1. Help us develop the right resources to meet your needs – health, employment, education, and more. 

2. Let us know whether our information on accessing resources and finding support is clear enough. 

3. Plus, you can enter the draw to win one of five $100 gift cards! 

It only takes 15–20 minutes and your input helps us provide the best possible support. The survey closes on Sunday 15 June. 

Take the 2025 National Survey now: https://buff.ly/zhD7Gv2 

Please share with other families and carers in your network. 

Need help? Call 1300 344 954 or email info@downsyndrome.org.au

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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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