DSIDQ is made up of around 4,000 members and over 30 staff members that share the common goals of providing the best possible support to people with intellectual disabilities in Queensland. We work to support individuals and families through a variety of supports and services, from prenatal support all the way through to educational and social programs for adults with intellectual disabilities.
Chief Executive Officer
Sarah Bone
Sarah has dedicated over 20 years to the community sector, using her lived experience to drive meaningful change. With leadership roles spanning Homelessness, Domestic Violence, AOD, Mental Health, and Disability across both the United Kingdom and Australia, she has been a tireless advocate for social justice, inclusion, and equity.
Sarah is deeply committed to empowering individuals and creating opportunities that foster truly inclusive communities. She believes in the transformative power of human connection, ensuring that every person she supports feels valued and heard. Her passion for building strong relationships—both personally and professionally—underpins her work, ensuring that systems evolve to meet the real needs of those they serve.
Business, Finance and Administration Services
DSIDQ’s Business and Administration services support each program area to meet the optimum business capacity and help the workflow across the DSIDQ office locations in Brisbane. They can also assist with invoicing, appointments, program information and any further with ad hoc tasks. You can contact the Business and Administration Services via (07) 3356 6655 or email office@dsidq.org.au
Office Manager/Programs Manager
Georgie Greaves
Georgie Greaves serves as the Office Manager for Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability Queensland, ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of the office. With over 6 years of dedicated service to DSIDQ, Georgie brings a wealth of experience in administration, accumulating 20+ years in the field. Known for her friendly personality, she has a genuine love for working with DSIDQ members. As the first point of contact for the office, Georgie plays a crucial role in fostering positive relationships and facilitating effective communication.
Support Services
The Support Services team at DSIDQ provides information, advice, support, advocacy and training for individuals with intellectual disabilities, family members and professionals. The team regularly runs a range of workshops and webinars on topics relevant across the lifespan, as well as individual consultations. You can contact the Support Services team via (07) 3356 6655 or email early_years@downsyndromeqld.org.au.
Community Engagement and Fundraising
The Community Engagement and Fundraising program area coordinates a range areas, such as fundraising events, newsletters and communications, sponsorships, and marketing. DSQ Brew, Now and the Future Podcast, and the Tri21 Series are also featured projects in this area. You can contact the Community Engagement and Fundraising team via (07) 3356 6655 or email engagement@dsidq.org.au.
Community Engagement and Fundraising Manager
Michael Harrison is the Community Engagement and Fundraising Manager for Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability Queensland, leveraging over 25 years of experience in the Hospitality industry. With a customer service-focused approach, he is a strategic thinker who specialises in Revenue Management. Michael has held key roles such as Regional General Manager, overseeing hotels and food and beverage facilities across Queensland and Western Australia. Additionally, he served as the State Revenue Manager for 18 hotels spanning New South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria, managing an inventory of over 1500 rooms. As a father of a child with Down syndrome, Michael is driven by his deep passion and determination to make a positive difference in the world. His qualifications include Business Management, Hospitality Management, and training and assessment expertise.
Programs
DSIDQ offers an excellent range of social and educational programs to develop skills, build capacity and empower people living with intellectual disabilities, including:
Monthly events for DSIDQ Teens and Club
Challenge Weekends
Online virtual events
Latch-On
Skills for Independence
Continued Education Program (CEP)
To register for a social program, or for more information, contact the Social Programs team via (07) 3356 6655 or email clacy@dsidq.org.au
Education
Our Education team at DSIDQ provides support to teachers and schools to ensure students with intellectual disabilities are maximising their educational outcomes in the most inclusive learning environment possible. This support is provided by our Education Consultants, via both the SDSS and NSSNO programs through the Queensland Government’s Department of Education and Training. To make a referral, or for more information, contact the Education Team via (07) 3356 6655 or education@dsidq.org.au.
Lead Education Consultant
Dr Carly Lassig
Dr Carly Lassig is the Lead Education Consultant at Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability Queensland, where she manages a team of experienced Education Consultants who support schools all across Queensland. Additionally, she is a Visiting Fellow at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and an Affiliate Member of QUT’s Centre for Inclusive Education. With a remarkable 20-year career in education, Carly began as a classroom teacher in primary schools and the middle years, both nationally and internationally. After completing her PhD, Carly has built an international profile as an education researcher, developed and taught inclusive education units to pre-service teachers, and supervised Doctoral and Masters students in their postgraduate research projects at QUT.
In her current position at Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability Queensland, Carly is passionate about supporting educators to understand students with Down syndrome, intellectual disability, or other complex profiles and to enhance these students’ access, engagement, belonging, learning, and achievement. She is highly sought after by schools for collaborative consultations and to deliver professional development in the areas of intellectual disability and inclusive education.
