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

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We all deserve a fair wage. People with Down Syndrome are working for as little as $3 an hour. You have the power to ensure real wages for real work.

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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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Where do the major parties stand on reforming Australia's migration health requirement to end discrimination against people with disability & health conditions?

Check out our policy scorecard to find out!#WelcomingDisability #CRPD #disability#auslawWhere do the major parties stand on reforming Australia's migration health requirement to end discrimination against people with disability & health conditions? Check out our policy scorecard to find out!#WelcomingDisability #CRPD #disabilityAustralian Lawyers for Human Rights Down Syndrome Australia #auslaw ... See MoreSee Less

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Where do the major parties stand on reforming Australias migration health requirement to end discrimination against people with disability & health conditions? 

Check out our policy scorecard to find out!

#WelcomingDisability #CRPD #disability
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The Federal Election is this Saturday 3 May 2025.

Everyone has the right to vote. Voting is your chance to have a say on things that matter to you, like your community and your future.Down Syndrome NSW made a video to help you get ready to vote. In the video, Julian Maroun and his brother Luke will show you:1. How to choose who to vote for2. How to fill out your ballot3. What to expect on election dayWho you vote for is your choice. No one can tell you what to do.Please share this video with anyone in your community who may find it helpful. ... See MoreSee Less

2 days ago

🎉 Celebrating over 6,000 signatures on our Right to Work petition!

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported our Right to Work campaign so far! Your voice is helping push for an end to the $3 an hour wage for people with Down syndrome. We've love to reach 10,000 signatures in the lead-up to the federal election. Together, we can send a powerful message to all candidates: people with Down syndrome deserve real pay for real work. Haven’t signed yet? Add your voice today: Please share this post with your community to help us spread the word. #RightToWork #DownSyndromeAustralia #disabilityemployment #disabilityrights ... See MoreSee Less

5 days ago
🎉 Celebrating over 6,000 signatures on our Right to Work petition! 

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported our Right to Work campaign so far! Your voice is helping push for an end to the $3 an hour wage for people with Down syndrome. 

Weve love to reach 10,000 signatures in the lead-up to the federal election. Together, we can send a powerful message to all candidates: people with Down syndrome deserve real pay for real work. 

Haven’t signed yet? Add your voice today: https://buff.ly/kQYLq3L 

Please share this post with your community to help us spread the word. 

#RightToWork #DownSyndromeAustralia #disabilityemployment #disabilityrights

Today, Australia's Disability Representative Organisations launched our National Blueprint for Economic Justice.

The next government has a clear choice: continue excluding people with disability or create systems that work for everyone. With the election just nine days away, tell your candidates: economic justice for people with disability must be a priority. Read the full Blueprint here: ] #EconomicJustice #DisabilityRights #AusPol #AusVotes ... See MoreSee Less

6 days ago
Today, Australias Disability Representative Organisations launched our National Blueprint for Economic Justice. 

The next government has a clear choice: continue excluding people with disability or create systems that work for everyone. 

With the election just nine days away, tell your candidates: economic justice for people with disability must be a priority. 

Read the full Blueprint here: https://buff.ly/0Rowy2i] 
 
#EconomicJustice #DisabilityRights #AusPol #AusVotes

Get In Touch

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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