{"id":2497,"date":"2023-08-10T15:53:24","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T05:53:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/?page_id=2497"},"modified":"2025-07-04T17:02:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T07:02:31","slug":"current-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/get-involved\/current-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Current opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>DSIDQ supports, advocates and empowers people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disability to take their place as valuable and contributing members of their communities. Find out more about our current opportunities below.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s always an opportunity for you to get involved! Be the first to know by signing up to our monthly newsletter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/downsyndrome.powerappsportals.com\/Account\/Login\/Register?returnUrl=%2FLearn%20more%20about%20DSQ:Become%20a%20member\">Sign up now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"mailto:tgeorges@downsydnromeqld.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:admin@downsyndrome.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:cranck\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:tgeorges@downsydnromeqld.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>Become a regular volunteer!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DSIDQ are looking for volunteers for upcoming social events!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our programs provide participants with an authentic social and education experience to develop their social and independence skills. From awareness events, peer support and challenge weekends (camps), our vibrant and dynamic organisation has a diverse range of volunteer opportunities for those that are interested in getting involved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To volunteer for our social programs, <strong>you must hold a valid working with children&#8217;s card and NDIS clearance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Contact: volunteer@downsyndromeqld.org.au<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/get-involved\/volunteering-2\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex 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is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"featured-pages-block breakout\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"col-12\">\n            <h2 class=\"state-landing-heading text-center mb-8\">Click below for more DSQ services:<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <ul class=\"list-unstyled d-flex flex-wrap justify-content-center\">\n                            <li class=\"featured-page-item col-12 col-md-6 col-xl-3 mb-8\">\n                    <a class=\"featured-page-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/services-and-supports\/employment\/\">\n                                                <picture>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-page-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Employment-1-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"Employment Services thumbnail.\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                                                <div class=\"featured-page-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"featured-page-heading\">Employment Services<\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"featured-page-item col-12 col-md-6 col-xl-3 mb-8\">\n                    <a class=\"featured-page-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/services-and-supports\/people-with-down-syndrome\/kids-youth-and-adults\/\">\n                                                <picture>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-page-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/DSA-WDSD-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"Kids, Youth and Adults thumbnail.\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                                                <div class=\"featured-page-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"featured-page-heading\">Kids, Youth and Adults<\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"featured-page-item col-12 col-md-6 col-xl-3 mb-8\">\n                    <a class=\"featured-page-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/get-involved\/staging-become-a-member\/\">\n                                                <picture>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-page-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Become-a-member-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"Become a member thumbnail.\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                                                <div class=\"featured-page-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"featured-page-heading\">Become a member<\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"featured-page-item col-12 col-md-6 col-xl-3 mb-8\">\n                    <a 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