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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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Thank you to everyone who took part in our National Survey!

We had 339 responses, which is amazing!Your feedback will help us share the right information and resources to support you and your family member or client with Down syndrome.Watch the video below to see what you told us this year. #Downsyndrome #DownSyndromeAustralia #Communityvoices Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability Queensland Information Service SA - Down Syndrome Australia Down Syndrome WA Down Syndrome NSW ACT Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability Down Syndrome Victoria ... See MoreSee Less

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Right to Work: Let’s make the Disability Support Pension (DSP) work for workers!

The DSP should support people to work, not hold them back.Right now, it doesn’t.The rate is below the poverty line. And if you earn more than $178 a fortnight, your payment starts to drop.Earn too much for too long? You could lose access to the DSP altogether.This needs to change. People with disability should be able to work, earn a fair wage and still have a safety net when life doesn’t go to plan.That’s why our Right to Work campaign is pushing for change.Got a DSP story to share? We’d love to hear it. Email righttowork@downsyndrome.org.au#DownSyndromeAustralia #RighttoWork #DSP #DisabilitySupportPension ... See MoreSee Less

3 days ago
Right to Work: Let’s make the Disability Support Pension (DSP) work for workers!

The DSP should support people to work, not hold them back.

Right now, it doesn’t.

The rate is below the poverty line. And if you earn more than $178 a fortnight, your payment starts to drop.

Earn too much for too long? You could lose access to the DSP altogether.

This needs to change. People with disability should be able to work, earn a fair wage and still have a safety net when life doesn’t go to plan.

That’s why our Right to Work campaign is pushing for change.

Got a DSP story to share? We’d love to hear it. Email righttowork@downsyndrome.org.au

#DownSyndromeAustralia #RighttoWork #DSP #DisabilitySupportPension

Voice Story Spotlight: Finding my forever home

In the latest issue of Voice – Housing and Living, Anna Gray shares what she loves about living independently and what she’s learned along the way.“I love my independence and freedom,” says Anna. “That means I get to make my own decisions.”Anna is one of many adults with Down syndrome taking steps towards independent living. Her story shows how the right support and inclusive housing can make a big difference.Read Anna's story here: While you're there, download the full edition of Voice for more great stories and resources on independent living.#DownSyndromeAustralia #IndependentLiving #InclusiveHousing #Voice ... See MoreSee Less

4 days ago
Voice Story Spotlight: Finding my forever home

In the latest issue of Voice – Housing and Living, Anna Gray shares what she loves about living independently and what she’s learned along the way.

“I love my independence and freedom,” says Anna. “That means I get to make my own decisions.”

Anna is one of many adults with Down syndrome taking steps towards independent living. Her story shows how the right support and inclusive housing can make a big difference.

Read Annas story here: https://buff.ly/iIgVdZp 

While youre there, download the full edition of Voice for more great stories and resources on independent living.

#DownSyndromeAustralia #IndependentLiving #InclusiveHousing #Voice

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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

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