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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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Let me show you… how I speak up for our community.

In our final video for Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Claire takes us behind the scenes of her work as a leader, advocate and DSA Board Director.Watch and share her video to help more people see the skills, knowledge and leadership people with Down syndrome bring.Thank you to everyone who’s followed along, watched and shared our videos, or shared their own stories this October.Down Syndrome Awareness Month may be ending, but we’ll keep sharing the voices, experiences and achievements of people with Down syndrome.Because there’s more to know.#MoreToKnowDSA #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #DownSyndrome #Inclusion ... See MoreSee Less

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We’re looking for a Communications Assistant to join the Down Syndrome Australia team.

You’ll help create clear, accessible and engaging content for our social media, newsletters and website, and support our advocacy, campaigns and projects.If you have experience in communications, enjoy creating content and are committed to the rights and inclusion of people with disability, we’d love to hear from you.• Part-time: 15.2 hours a week• Work from home anywhere in Australia• Fixed term to 30 June 2027, with the possibility of extensionApplications close at 5pm AEDT on Monday 9 November.Read more about the role and apply: Know someone who might be interested? Please share this with them. ... See MoreSee Less

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Ask me about… what I bring to my workplace.

This Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Eoin, an Employment Ambassador from Queensland, shares what he loves about his job at Coles. He also has an important message for employers.Watch and share Eoin’s video to help more people see what people with Down syndrome bring to their workplaces.What would you like people to know about you? Tell us in the comments.Because there’s more to know.Thank you to Coles Greenslopes for partnering with us on the earlier video that provided Eoin’s workplace footage.#MoreToKnowDSA #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #DownSyndrome #InclusiveEmployment ... See MoreSee Less

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Join our supported decision making webinar on Monday.

This webinar is for parents, families, carers and supporters of people with Down syndrome.It has been co-designed with people with Down syndrome and their families, and will be presented by people with Down syndrome.We’ll cover:• What supported decision making means and why it matters• How to support a person with Down syndrome in making their own decisions• Real-life examples and stories from people with Down syndrome• Practical tips and resources for families and carersAnyone interested in promoting independence is also welcome to attend.Monday 2 November 20261pm to 2pm AEDTOnline via ZoomRegister now: #DownSyndrome #Inclusion #DownSyndromeAustralia ... See MoreSee Less

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Down Syndrome Australia

1300 344 954

info@downsyndrome.org.au

Media enquiries: media@downsyndrome.org.au

Prenatal 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.

Postal address

117/530 Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

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

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