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
Our collective purpose is leading change through the power of people with Down syndrome and the community.
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Down Syndrome Australia
Down Syndrome Australia is the national peak organisation for people with Down syndrome in Australia.
This means bringing together and working with the other Down syndrome associations around the country.
People with Down syndrome are at the centre of all the work we do.
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.
We want to make sure people understand the experiences of people with Down syndrome and their families.
Our work helps the government and the community to make changes that help people with Down syndrome.
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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Down Syndrome Australia
Level 8, 805/220 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
1300 344 954
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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