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1300 344 954

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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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Congrats to Annalise, one of the leadership scholarship recipients at the World Down Syndrome Congress, on becoming a podcast host! 🎉

Annalise is part of Literacy Legends, a podcast about low literacy rates in Tasmania. The podcast is created by hosts with disability. They are learning how to make a podcast with help from Powerd Media and Print Radio Tasmania.They’re learning to use microphones, interview people and share stories. Each episode shows their voices and ideas.Watch the video to see Annalise in action!#DownSyndrome #Inclusion #DisabilityRights ... See MoreSee Less

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DSA is proud to be a founding member of The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health.

The Centre supports the leadership of people with intellectual disability in their own lives and in the Centre.Find out more about the Centre in this new video.#disabilityhealth #disabilityrights ... See MoreSee Less

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📢 Read the latest issue of Voice!

In this issue, we’re celebrating the incredible events, people and stories that made the World Down Syndrome Congress in Brisbane this past July unforgettable.For those who couldn’t attend, we hope this issue gives you a glimpse into the magic of Congress. And for those who were there, we hope it brings back some wonderful memories!Click the link to read the digital version: If you’d like to receive a physical copy of Voice going forward (just like Buddy the dog!), be sure to subscribe using the link above.#Voice #DownSyndrome #DownSyndromeAustralia #WDSC24 #WDSC ... See MoreSee Less

5 days ago
📢 Read the latest issue of Voice!

In this issue, we’re celebrating the incredible events, people and stories that made the World Down Syndrome Congress in Brisbane this past July unforgettable.

For those who couldn’t attend, we hope this issue gives you a glimpse into the magic of Congress. And for those who were there, we hope it brings back some wonderful memories!

Click the link to read the digital version: https://buff.ly/3NVmalR

If you’d like to receive a physical copy of Voice going forward (just like Buddy the dog!), be sure to subscribe using the link above.

#Voice #DownSyndrome #DownSyndromeAustralia #WDSC24 #WDSC

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Aww my darling Buddy boy! Such an intelligent pooch!

DSA supports music and art therapy for people with disability. These therapies provide important benefits to many people, which is why we believe NDIS funding should stay the same.

Read this ABC article to find out more about the proposed changes to NDIS funding for music and art therapy, and what it could mean for those who rely on these services.Read the article: #NDIS #MusicTherapy #ArtTherapy #DisabilitySupport #Inclusion #DisabilityRights Image credit: ABC News: Billy Cooper ... See MoreSee Less

6 days ago
DSA supports music and art therapy for people with disability. These therapies provide important benefits to many people, which is why we believe NDIS funding should stay the same.

Read this ABC article to find out more about the proposed changes to NDIS funding for music and art therapy, and what it could mean for those who rely on these services.

Read the article: https://buff.ly/3Bb7pIn 

#NDIS #MusicTherapy #ArtTherapy #DisabilitySupport #Inclusion #DisabilityRights 

Image credit:  ABC News: Billy Cooper

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

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