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Supporting, advocating for & empowering

DSIDQ is the peak body for people with intellectual disability in Queensland

People with an intellectual disability have the same human rights as everyone else.

This is supported by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Person’s with Disabilities. People with intellectual disability deserve quality education, health care that meets their needs,  fulfilling work, genuine friendships, a place to call home, and active involvement in their community.

Our mission is to support, advocate for and empower people with intellectual disabilities to reach their goals and be included in their community.

What is an intellectual disability?

Intellectual disability is when a doctor says someone has trouble with thinking and learning. This means they find it hard to learn things and do everyday tasks. People with intellectual disability can learn new things, it just might take them more time. They might need things explained in a different way. 

People with intellectual disability have the same rights, feelings, and goals as everyone else.

How can we help?

At Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability Queensland (DSIDQ), our team is driven by a commitment to ensuring that individuals with intellectual disability, their families, and their communities feel a strong sense of connection and support throughout their lives. We strive to provide vital information, support, and systematic advocacy.

DSIDQ acts as a bridge, linking individuals with intellectual disability, their families, employers, and service providers to valuable resources and assistance. We empower people with intellectual disability to pursue meaningful paths in life by offering guidance, sourcing supports, and equipping them with the tools they need.

View our range of research-backed programs and services below. If you want to learn more about other intellectual disability bodies, visit the Intellectual Disability Queensland website: https://idqld.org.au/

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Let’s Chat online sessions are a space for adults with intellectual disability to talk openly and honestly about their feelings and experiences.

Our next Lets Chat sessions are:
September 1st - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
October 13th - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
November 3rd - 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Head to https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/qld/news-and-events/events/ to register, or email support@dsidq.org.au
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Want to have a say on the law that protects your rights?

Next month, our friends at CYDA are hosting an online Focus Group to make sure young people’s voices shape the government’s review of the Disability Discrimination Act.

That’s the law that makes it illegal to discriminate against people with disability at school, work, and everywhere else – but after more than three decades, it needs an update!

They’re looking for young people with a disability aged 16 to 25 to take part in a two-hour CYDA consultation on the DDA.

Where? Online, from anywhere in Australia

When? Wednesday, 17 September

Participants will be paid for their time and insights. Apply today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y5TNMTD

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All-Abilities Game Changer Program

Join NRLW stars Tamika Upton, Shenae Ciesiolka & Jaime Chapman at Carina Leagues Club for FREE 2-hour wellbeing workshops!

Carina Leagues Club, 1390 Creek Rd, Carina QLD
Mondays | 10am – 12pm
Aug 25 | Sept 1 | Sept 8 | Sept 15 | Sept 22

Interactive indoor + outdoor learning designed for all abilities

Register now: admin@trainergroupfoundation.org

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Street address: 77 Kitchener Road, Ascot QLD 4007
Postal address: PO Box 356, Hamilton Central QLD 4007

Phone: (07) 3356 6655
Email: office@downsyndromeqld.org.au

Office Hours: 8:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday

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