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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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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.

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People living with Down syndrome are valued and have full access to social and economic inclusion in order to achieve their full potential.

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

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  • 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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Ask 1 of our Right to Work campaign: Phase out the $3 wage!

Did you know that in Australia, people with Down syndrome can legally be paid as little as $3 an hour for their work?This has to change.People with Down syndrome are already thriving in workplaces across the country. They deserve real pay for real work.The Disability Royal Commission has recommended that everyone with a disability should earn at least the minimum wage. But the Government hasn’t acted on this yet.The Federal Government has the power to lift people out of poverty with the stroke of a pen.Visit our Right to Work campaign website to learn more about the campaign we launched last week and sign the petition: Please share this post to help us spread the word and create real change for people with Down syndrome!#RightToWork #PhaseOut3DollarWages #DownSyndromeAustralia ... See MoreSee Less

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Ask 1 of our Right to Work campaign: Phase out the $3 wage! Did you know that in Australia, people with Down syndrome can legally be paid as little as $3 an hour for their work? This has to change. People with Down syndrome are already thriving in workplaces across the country. They deserve real pay for real work. The Disability Royal Commission has recommended that everyone with a disability should earn at least the minimum wage. But the Government hasn’t acted on this yet. The Federal Government has the power to lift people out of poverty with the stroke of a pen. Visit our Right to Work campaign website to learn more about the campaign we launched last week and sign the petition: https://buff.ly/xp4f7Og Please share this post to help us spread the word and create real change for people with Down syndrome! #RightToWork #PhaseOut3DollarWages #DownSyndromeAustralia

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Happy World Down Syndrome Day 2025! 🥳

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible contributions of people with Down syndrome! As an international community we are coming together to call on Governments to improve our support systems. Down Syndrome Australia is focusing on one of these support systems: employment. We want to celebrate the contributions people with Down syndrome make to organisations and businesses across Australia.Down Syndrome Australia has worked with our state and territory members and partners to place over 80 people into jobs with fair wages in only 18 months. We know that with the right support people with Down syndrome can thrive in the workplace, but too often they’re held back by barriers. It’s time to change that.Let’s build a future beyond $3 an hour.Earlier this week, we launched our Right to Work campaign. Here’s what we’re asking for:• Phase out the $3 wage• Fund programs that truly work• Make the Disability Support Pension work for workersJoin us in creating a fairer, more inclusive future.Visit our Right to Work website to learn more and sign our petition: Please share this post to help us spread the word and make lasting change.#WorldDownSyndromeDay #RightToWork #DownSyndromeAustralia #WDSD25 #WDSD2025 #CelebrateWDSD Down Syndrome NSW Down Syndrome Queensland Information Service SA - Down Syndrome Australia Down Syndrome WA ACT Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability Down Syndrome Tasmania Down Syndrome Victoria ... See MoreSee Less

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Happy World Down Syndrome Day 2025! 🥳 Today, we’re celebrating the incredible contributions of people with Down syndrome! As an international community we are coming together to call on Governments to improve our support systems. Down Syndrome Australia is focusing on one of these support systems: employment. We want to celebrate the contributions people with Down syndrome make to organisations and businesses across Australia. Down Syndrome Australia has worked with our state and territory members and partners to place over 80 people into jobs with fair wages in only 18 months. We know that with the right support people with Down syndrome can thrive in the workplace, but too often they’re held back by barriers. It’s time to change that. Let’s build a future beyond $3 an hour. Earlier this week, we launched our Right to Work campaign. Here’s what we’re asking for: • Phase out the $3 wage • Fund programs that truly work • Make the Disability Support Pension work for workers Join us in creating a fairer, more inclusive future. Visit our Right to Work website to learn more and sign our petition: https://buff.ly/8S3cM2g Please share this post to help us spread the word and make lasting change. #WorldDownSyndromeDay #RightToWork #DownSyndromeAustralia #WDSD25 #WDSD2025 #CelebrateWDSD Down Syndrome NSW Down Syndrome Queensland Information Service SA - Down Syndrome Australia Down Syndrome WA ACT Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability Down Syndrome Tasmania Down Syndrome Victoria

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