Down Syndrome QLD – Down Syndrome Australia

(07) 3356 6655

Supporting, Advocating, Empowering

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Down Syndrome Queensland is a registered charity established by parents in 1976. Staffed by a dynamic team we provide a range of services and supports throughout Queensland. The team is supported by a team of volunteers including the Board.

We are committed to upholding the rights of children and adults with Down syndrome and ensuring that their needs and those of their families are met. We work for a better quality of life for people with Down syndrome by supporting and strengthening families and promoting positive and realistic images of people with Down syndrome.

We aim to build community awareness, provide support and empower people with Down syndrome to take their rightful place in their community.

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Have you ever asked yourself ‘can I get this under my NDIS plan?’ Do you find yourself wondering ‘what can I do with this part of my funding?’ The answer lies in understanding how the NDIS defines ‘reasonable and necessary’ supports; as it is not always the same as the common-sense interpretation of this phrase. Our webinar on Wednesday 28 October at 11:30am will clarify what reasonable and necessary means in an NDIS context and provide you with the tools to apply this to your own NDIS plan.Details on how to register at link below! ... See MoreSee Less

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The Upside of Downs - Tuesday 9.30pm

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Street address: 282 Stafford Road, Stafford, QLD 4053
Postal address: PO Box 3223, Stafford DC, QLD, 4053

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

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

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