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1300 344 954

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

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 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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We’ve released a new position statement on employment.

A position statement explains what we think about a topic and what needs to change.We believe every person with Down syndrome has the right to:– work in open employment– have the support they need to do their job– be paid fairlyThere is still more to do to make it easier for people with Down syndrome to find and keep a job.This includes:– improving services and supports for people looking for or starting work– fixing the Disability Support Pension– helping employers understand the value of employing people with disabilityView the position statement: It's also available in Plain English and Easy Read.#employment #disabilityemployment #downsyndrome #dsa ... See MoreSee Less

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Have you registered for our inclusive education webinar next Monday?

You’ll learn practical, real-world strategies to support inclusive learning for children with Down syndrome. This webinar is for teachers, school leaders, education support staff, allied professionals, families and anyone interested in inclusive education.Monday 4 May1:00 - 2:00 PM (AEST)Learn more and register: Please share with anyone who might be interested. #dsa #downsyndrome #webinar #inclusiveeducation #disabilitysupport #downsyndromeaustralia ... See MoreSee Less

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Our CEO Darryl Steff spoke at the National Dementia Conference in Melbourne today.

He spoke about the opportunity to improve dementia outcomes for people with Down syndrome.This includes improving the diagnosis journey, strengthening supports outside aged care, and better supporting families and carers.We will continue to advocate for this.DSA also has resources to support people with Down syndrome and their families: #dementia #downsyndrome #dsa #disabilityhealth #downsyndromeaustraliaDementia Australia ... See MoreSee Less

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Our CEO Darryl Steff

With the right support, people with Down syndrome can continue to live well as they get older.

Our Ageing Well with Down Syndrome resources are here to help.The resources cover:• Keeping my body healthy• Dementia• Anxiety and depression• Grief and loss• Perimenopause and menopauseEach resource is easy to understand and follow. They can help you notice changes early and get support sooner.View the resources and share them with someone who might benefit: A big thank you to nib foundation, our partner in this project, for helping make these resources possible. nib Thrive ... See MoreSee Less

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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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About us

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

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