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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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DSA has joined with other national disability organisations to call for a fair and human rights-based way to people’s NDIA needs assessments.

We want to see a system built on respect, co-design and trusted relationships.Together, we’ve written a joint statement with key recommendations to help guide the government and NDIA as they design a new way to assess people’s needs and set NDIS budgets. Click here to read the full statement: ...#DownSyndromeAustralia #NDIS #DisabilityRights #Inclusion ... See MoreSee Less

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DSA has joined with other national disability organisations to call for a fair and human rights-based way to people’s NDIA needs assessments.

We want to see a system built on respect, co-design and trusted relationships.

Together, we’ve written a joint statement with key recommendations to help guide the government and NDIA as they design a new way to assess people’s needs and set NDIS budgets. 

Click here to read the full statement: https://buff.ly/l9Ukrda...

#DownSyndromeAustralia #NDIS #DisabilityRights #Inclusion

Do you love drawing or designing? 🧦✏️

You could create the official #LotsOfSocks for World Down Syndrome Day 2026! Each year, one winning design is chosen from someone in the global Down syndrome community. This time, it could be yours! Anyone can enter the competition. You can also ask your friends, family or school to join in. It’s a great way to get creative together. The winning socks will be worn by thousands of people all over the world. Entries close on 11 July 2025. The winner will be picked by the Down Syndrome International Ambassadors. Learn more: ... See MoreSee Less

2 days ago
Do you love drawing or designing? 🧦✏️ 
  
You could create the official #LotsOfSocks for World Down Syndrome Day 2026! 

Each year, one winning design is chosen from someone in the global Down syndrome community. This time, it could be yours! 

Anyone can enter the competition. You can also ask your friends, family or school to join in. It’s a great way to get creative together. 

The winning socks will be worn by thousands of people all over the world. 

Entries close on 11 July 2025. The winner will be picked by the Down Syndrome International Ambassadors. 

Learn more: https://buff.ly/zZlnuCj

Are you an artist or creative person with disability? You could get up to $30,000 to bring your arts project to life!

Creative Australia’s Arts and Disability grant supports people with disability to create, build skills, work with others and grow their arts career. Whether you want to paint, perform, write, design, travel or work with a mentor, this is a fantastic chance to make it happen! Applications close on Tuesday 8 July 2025 at 3.00pm (AEST) Projects must start after 1 October 2025 There’s Easy English information to help you understand how to apply and what’s involved. Learn more and apply: #CreativeAustralia #Inclusivearts #DownSyndromeAustralia #Disabilityarts ... See MoreSee Less

5 days ago
Are you an artist or creative person with disability? You could get up to $30,000 to bring your arts project to life! 

Creative Australia’s Arts and Disability grant supports people with disability to create, build skills, work with others and grow their arts career.  

Whether you want to paint, perform, write, design, travel or work with a mentor, this is a fantastic chance to make it happen! 

Applications close on Tuesday 8 July 2025 at 3.00pm (AEST) 

Projects must start after 1 October 2025 

There’s Easy English information to help you understand how to apply and what’s involved. 

Learn more and apply: https://buff.ly/Qw7VRc6 

#CreativeAustralia #Inclusivearts #DownSyndromeAustralia #Disabilityarts

Today is your last chance to have your say on the NDIS supports lists!

See the post below to learn more and share your feedback. You can also book a spot at the NDIS Supports Webinar happening next Tuesday at 11am (AEST). This webinar is part of the public consultation on the NDIS Supports rule. We’re joining a panel to talk about: What the NDIS Supports rule is What we’ve heard so far The questions we still have How you can share your views Learn more and book your spot: https://events.humanitix.com/ndis-rules-webinar-nd… #DownSyndromeAustralia #NDISHow are the NDIS supports lists, also known as the "In and Out List", working for you? Have your say.The Australian Government is reviewing how the NDIS supports lists are working for people with disability. This includes support with daily life, transport, employment, education, health and more.Down Syndrome Australia is part of a webinar panel next week, and we will be making a submission to this review. We’ll be sharing real experiences from the community. We want to make sure your voice is included. Your feedback will help us push for fairer and clearer NDIS rules.What’s working for your family? What needs to change?Please share your experience by this Friday 20 June.Comment below or email us at advocacy@downsyndrome.org.auThanks for helping us speak up for the Down syndrome community.#DownSyndromeAustralia #DisabilitySupports #NDIS ... See MoreSee Less

5 days ago
Today is your last chance to have your say on the NDIS supports lists!

See the post below to learn more and share your feedback. 

You can also book a spot at the NDIS Supports Webinar happening next Tuesday at 11am (AEST). 

This webinar is part of the public consultation on the NDIS Supports rule. We’re joining a panel to talk about: 

What the NDIS Supports rule is 

What we’ve heard so far 

The questions we still have 

How you can share your views 

 Learn more and book your spot: https://events.humanitix.com/ndis-rules-webinar-ndis-supports 

#DownSyndromeAustralia  #NDIS

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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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