Support Services

At DSQ, we aim to be the trusted point of contact for people with intellectual disability, their families, carers and the wider community. We provide free information, advice, referrals and systemic advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome, individuals with intellectual disability, family members and professionals in the community connected with people with intellectual disability.

We can help you through support across various life stages, research-based strategies, referrals to community and mainstream services, webinars and workshops, prenatal screening information and resources.

We also run a Facebook closed group which is open to Queensland parents or carers of children with an intellectual disability. The Down Syndrome Queensland Support Group is specifically created to encourage peer support, information sharing and to empower families and to create positive expectations of our children and adults.

Resources

There are many resources that you may find helpful in the coming months, as you get to know your baby more. You can find these in the Resource Hub of our website. Simply filter for the area that interests you from the left side column (e.g. New Parent; Early Years). We look forward to connecting with you and your baby sometime soon.

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Need more support?

MyTime is a free support group where parents and carers of children with disability or other additional needs can feel understood, share ideas and access quality information and resources.

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Real Stories

For an honest perspective from people living with Down syndrome and their families, read DSQ’s Real Stories. These articles explore Queensland’s Down syndrome community and shares the positive impact they are having on the people around them.