Supported Decision Making

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Supported Decision Making

People with intellectual disabilities have the right to make decisions for themselves. Supported Decision Making is about helping people with a disability make their own decisions with the right support. 

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Supported Decision Making and Down Syndrome

This resource explains what supported decision making is, why it is important, and how to make it happen.

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Make Decisions Real

This website by Inclusion Australia has resources like videos, conversation cards, factsheets, and posters to help you make decisions in your life.

Supported Decision Making Resources

This webpage by Council for Intellectual Disability has a range of resources and videos to help people with disability and their supporters.

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Find more in our Resource Hub

You can find a wide range of resources for older adults with Down syndrome in our Resource Hub.

You can also contact your local Down syndrome association to find out more about support for older adults with Down syndrome.

Get in touch with your Down syndrome association

Contact your local association to find out more about support for older adults with Down syndrome.

Call 1300 881 935 to connect with your local state or territory Down syndrome association.

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Find your local state/territory association here