Down Syndrome Victoria Advisory Network
DSV Advisory Network Chair
Matthew O’Neil
Matt has been a dedicated DSV advocate for a number of years; representing DSV on the Down Syndrome Advisory Network (DSAN), volunteering and speaking at a variety of DSV events. Matt works for DSV chairing our advisory network. Matt is also involved in other project opportunities that present throughout the year at DSV.
About his position Matt said, “[To] work with DSV is to show what I am about, it is a part of my life of living with a disability. I want people to look up and I believe I have a voice.”
DSV Advisory Network
Jenny Bowden
Jenny is passionate about getting people out into the community and would like to give a voice to people with Down syndrome.
DSV Advisory Network
Keziah Glenane
Kez is passionate about being able to meet up with groups of friends and provide a voice for her community.
Kez would like to help people with Down syndrome to get a paid job in the community and live independently.
DSV Advisory Network
Colby Hickey
Colby is passionate about politics, writing, news and history. His dream is to help disadvantaged people in the community. Colby believes that his experience as a neurodiverse person gives him a unique insider perspective into the world and how people of neurodiverse backgrounds fit into society. Colby wants to advocate for others.
DSV Advisory Network
Katherine Mansour
Kath is passionate about studying and is learning new skills every day.
She loves being involved in community pursuits and fundraising events designed to raise awareness for Down syndrome.
DSV Advisory Network
Emily Porter
Emily is a passionate advocate for people with Down syndrome. Her advocacy work has seen her travel to Canberra to speak at Parliament House, as well as become a National Health Ambassador for Down Syndrome Australia. Emily is married and lives with her husband Michael.
Senior Program Manager, MyTime & Advisory Network
Madison Robinson
Madison was a Club21 volunteer for many years prior to joining the DSV staff.
Madison now manages the Victorian MyTime program, with over 45 peer support groups around Victoria.
With a degree in Psychology and Psychophysiology she is passionate about helping people and making a positive contribution to the Down Syndrome Victoria community.