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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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New supported decision making resources now available

Everyone has the right to make their own choices.Supported decision making helps people with disability stay in control by getting the support they need to make decisions that matter to them.The Disability Gateway has just released new resources to help.The Supported Decision Making Hub includes easy-to-understand information and tools for people with disability and their supporters.Explore the resources: Need help? Call the Disability Gateway on 1800 643 787#supporteddecisionmaking #disabilityrights #disabilitysupport #downsyndrome #downsyndromeaustralia ... See MoreSee Less

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New supported decision making resources now available

Everyone has the right to make their own choices.

Supported decision making helps people with disability stay in control by getting the support they need to make decisions that matter to them.

The Disability Gateway has just released new resources to help.

The Supported Decision Making Hub includes easy-to-understand information and tools for people with disability and their supporters.

Explore the resources: https://buff.ly/jA2XeLz

Need help? Call the Disability Gateway on 1800 643 787

#supporteddecisionmaking #disabilityrights #disabilitysupport #downsyndrome #downsyndromeaustralia

With the federal election only a few weeks away, this is a great time to brush up on how to vote and what is involved.

Voting is your right and it is a chance to have a say. If you would like to learn more about elections and voting, Down Syndrome Victoria has a workshop online next week on this topic. It's on Tuesday 22 April at 7pm. You can find our more and register for the workshop at https://downsyndrome.org.au/blog/event/… We also have some Easy Read resources to help you get ready for the federal election. You can find them at https://downsyndrome.org.au/.../… The Australian Electoral Commission also have easy read information on their website about elections and voting: With the federal election only a few weeks away, this is a great time to brush up on how to vote and what is involved. Voting is our right and it is a chance to have a say. If you would like to learn more about elections and voting, we have a workshop online next week on this topic. It's on Tuesday 22 April at 7pm. You can find our more and register for the workshop at ; Down Syndrome Australia have some easy read resources to help you get ready for the federal election. You can find them at ; The Australian Electoral Commission also have easy read information on their website about elections and voting: ID: The words "Your voice matters" and a cardboard sign with the words "Learn about voting". ... See MoreSee Less

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With the federal election only a few weeks away, this is a great time to brush up on how to vote and what is involved. 

Voting is your right and it is a chance to have a say. 

If you would like to learn more about elections and voting, Down Syndrome Victoria has a workshop online next week on this topic. 

Its on Tuesday 22 April at 7pm. You can find our more and register for the workshop at https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/blog/event/your-vote-counts/ 

We also have some Easy Read resources to help you get ready for the federal election. You can find them at https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/.../get-ready-for-the.../ 

The Australian Electoral Commission also have easy read information on their website about elections and voting: https://www.aec.gov.au/assistance/

The Federal Election has been called for 3 May 2025!

The election is your chance to vote for the people who will make important decisions for Australia. You will choose who you want to lead our country. Being able to vote is your basic human right.To help you get ready, we’ve created Easy Read Voting Information. This guide will explain how to vote. It is perfect for first-time voters or anyone who needs more help understanding the process.View our Easy Read Voting information: Please share this with friends, family and anyone who might need it! #election25 #election2025 #downsyndrome #easyread #downsyndromeaustralia ... See MoreSee Less

3 days ago
The Federal Election has been called for 3 May 2025!

The election is your chance to vote for the people who will make important decisions for Australia. You will choose who you want to lead our country. Being able to vote is your basic human right.

To help you get ready, we’ve created Easy Read Voting Information. This guide will explain how to vote. It is perfect for first-time voters or anyone who needs more help understanding the process.

View our Easy Read Voting information: https://buff.ly/w0nJaF5

Please share this with friends, family and anyone who might need it! 

#election25 #election2025 #downsyndrome #easyread #downsyndromeaustralia

🎉 Celebrating over 1,000 signatures on our Right to Work petition!

We’re thrilled to share that more than 1,000 people have signed our petition to phase out the $3 an hour wage for people with Down syndrome! A huge thank you to everyone who has added their voice to this important campaign.If you haven’t signed yet, we’d love you to do so here: Please also share this post with your community to help us spread the word and keep building momentum!The Federal Election is next month. Our politicians are the only ones who can make sure people with Down syndrome get paid real wages for real work.#RightToWork #DownSyndromeAustralia ... See MoreSee Less

5 days ago
🎉 Celebrating over 1,000 signatures on our Right to Work petition!

We’re thrilled to share that more than 1,000 people have signed our petition to phase out the $3 an hour wage for people with Down syndrome! A huge thank you to everyone who has added their voice to this important campaign.

If you haven’t signed yet, we’d love you to do so here: https://buff.ly/TU0p0Ya

Please also share this post with your community to help us spread the word and keep building momentum!

The Federal Election is next month. Our politicians are the only ones who can make sure people with Down syndrome get paid real wages for real work.

#RightToWork #DownSyndromeAustralia

Get In Touch

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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