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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.

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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.

Down Syndrome Australia

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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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Over the last two weeks, Health Ambassadors Hugo & Olivia have presented to over 170 medical and nursing students across South Australia and Queensland, educating them about inclusive communication.

After each presentation, we ask attendees some questions, including – 'Do you think that today's presentation has given you more confidence to treat and work with someone with an intellectual disability?' – and we're pleased to share it's been a resounding YES in response! Thanks for having us Bond University and The University of Adelaide. #inclusivecommunication #intellectualdisability #downsyndrome #downsyndromeawareness #education #inclusiveeducation #highereducation #nursingstudent #medicalstudent #downsyndromeaustralia ... See MoreSee Less

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Over the last two weeks, Health Ambassadors Hugo & Olivia have presented to over 170 medical and nursing students across South Australia and Queensland, educating them about inclusive communication.

After each presentation, we ask attendees some questions, including – Do you think that todays presentation has given you more confidence to treat and work with someone with an intellectual disability? – and were pleased to share its been a resounding YES in response! 

Thanks for having us Bond University and The University of Adelaide. 

#inclusivecommunication #intellectualdisability #downsyndrome #downsyndromeawareness #education #inclusiveeducation #highereducation #nursingstudent #medicalstudent #downsyndromeaustraliaImage attachment

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Such valuable work you are both doing, thank you Hugo and Olivia

Making a difference now, and into their futures.

Hugo - you are truly an inspiration to us all. Well done for having the courage to make a difference. X

Well done Hugo and Olivia!!

An awesome initiative!!! 👏👏👏

This is great !

So great to hear! Keep up the wonderful work! :)

Well done Hugo and Olivia 💙❤️

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We love seeing all the amazing photos from events held around the country celebrating #WDSD – it looks like everyone had lots of fun learning about and engaging with the animals at Adelaide Zoo recently!

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We love seeing all the amazing photos from events held around the country celebrating #WDSD – it looks like everyone had lots of fun learning about and engaging with the animals at Adelaide Zoo recently! 

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Amazing pictures - thanks for visiting and for having a wild time!

This looks like such a fun day out!

If anyone knows how to have fun, it's Charlotte!

Smiles and laughter this week meeting Amanda Rishworth MP and Bill Shorten in Canberra at our #WorldDownSyndromeDay morning tea and sharing her message – "I want to go to school with my friends." ... See MoreSee Less

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If anyone knows how to have fun, its Charlotte! 

Smiles and laughter this week meeting Amanda Rishworth MP and Bill Shorten in Canberra at our #WorldDownSyndromeDay morning tea and sharing her message – I want to go to school with my friends.Image attachment

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Our beautiful Granddaughter making a mark meeting the politicians at Parliament House in Canberra! Such a memorable day for Charlotte and Samantha ❤️❤️

What a start to #worlddownsyndromeday !

This morning, we had the pleasure of being joined at our World Down Syndrome Day morning tea by the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, alongside Ministers Amanda Rishworth MP and Bill Shorten.#WDSD #downsyndromeawareness #downsyndromeaustralia ... See MoreSee Less

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What a start to #worlddownsyndromeday !

This morning, we had the pleasure of being joined at our World Down Syndrome Day morning tea by the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, alongside Ministers Amanda Rishworth MP and Bill Shorten.

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They are already doing it .

Luke Taiapa

www.sbs.com.au/news/article/families-of-children-with-down-syndrome-still-concerned-about-being-r... Did he mention this discriminatory immigration policy by any chance?

Happy world Down syndrome day 🌎🎉

I hope Labor don’t take away any NDIS funding to meet their monetary deficits from these people.

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Down Syndrome Australia

552 Victoria Street, Melbourne, VIC 3051

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Media inquiries: media@downsyndrome.org.au

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