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Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability Queensland (DSIDQ) is the peak body for people with intellectual disability in Queensland

DSIDQ is committed to ensuring people with intellectual disability, their families, and communities feel connected, supported, and empowered through access to information, resources, and advocacy. We act as a bridge between individuals, families, employers, and service providers, helping people with intellectual disability pursue meaningful opportunities and live fulfilling lives.

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

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.

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What Happened at Our Cairns Debate Workshop Will Stay With Us

If you're wondering whether your son or daughter could do a debate workshop, we want you to hear this story.This is a throwback to our latest workshop in Cairns.One of our participants had arrived a little shy and uncertain about sharing his ideas in a group. But here's what we've learned: when you're surrounded by people who genuinely support you, who celebrate your strengths, and who make space for you to be yourself, something shifts.Over the course of the workshop, this young man found his confidence. With encouragement from his new friends, he started sharing his thoughts. He joined in the debates. By the end of the day, he was dancing, singing karaoke, and beaming with pride at what he'd discovered about himself. Check out the last slide!What made the difference?👨‍⚖️A team environment where everyone's ideas matter👨‍⚖️Peers who genuinely celebrate each other (not compete)👨‍⚖️Space to move, be creative, have fun, not just sit and listen👨‍⚖️Real support from facilitators who believe in youOur debate program isn't about becoming a perfect speaker. It's about discovering your voice, building confidence, and belonging to a community that gets you.We have workshops around Queensland and online. Click the link in our bio to find out more, or follow this link: https://downsyndrome.org.au/qld/…We can't wait to hear you out!Questions? Email us at office@dsidq.org.au or call us (07) 3356 6655#HearMeOut #DebateClub #BuildingConfidence ... See MoreSee Less

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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@dsidq.org.au

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

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