Employment services

We are dedicated to supporting and promoting open employment for all people with Down syndrome.

On this page, you can find out about:

Employment Connections Service, for employers considering employing a person with Down syndrome, and people with Down syndrome seeking an employment opportunity
Employment Support Service, for adults with Down syndrome and their existing employers
Life Launch, a service to assist people with Down syndrome on their next steps after schooling.

Employment Connections Service

Down Syndrome Victoria (DSV) offers services to employers looking to diversify their workforce. We will work with you to find the right employee to meet your needs.

“I found the process of hiring a person through Down Syndrome Victoria to be great! I would highly recommend other organisations to get on board.”
— Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria

We offer free support to employers to:

define and carve a suitable role

Down syndrome awareness training for existing staff

advertising to our DSV community

onboarding and initial on-the-job support

ongoing support to the business.

Employment Connections flyer for employers View our employment resources

Are you a person with Down syndrome looking for work?

Our Employment Connections program is frequently approached by employers who want to hire a person with Down syndrome in roles customised to suit their skills, interests and availability.

When employers we are working with have jobs available for people with Down syndrome, we promote them on our News page. Other ways you can find out about jobs that we advertise:

become a DSV Member to be added to our email mailing lists
sign up to our monthly e-newsletter, DNews
follow us on Facebook
follow us on Instagram.

Employment Support Service

Are you a current employer looking for some extra support?

We can provide support to help your employee with Down syndrome succeed in their role, while equipping your workplace with practical tools and strategies for success.

Employment Success Support Pack: for employers

Are you an employee with Down syndrome?

Have you started a new job or already working and looking for some extra support?

We can provide support to adults with Down syndrome in your new or current role. We know that starting a job is just the beginning, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. This may include: