The Down Syndrome Victoria Podcast is the latest place to listen to interviews with interesting people from our community, to learn about topics pertinent to Down syndrome, and to connect with people and initiatives that might support you on your journey.
Our audience is broad, so no matter who you are there’s bound to be an episode that will interest you. If you have a topic you’d like to see explored on the podcast, please contact us at info@dsav.asn.au. We look forward to hearing your feedback.
Episode 1: Positive Behaviour Support with Belinda Webb
We’re thrilled to present our very first episode: Positive Behaviour Support, an interview with DSV Family Support Manager Sonia Bonadio and Belinda Webb, Owner and Behaviour Consultant at The Resource Kit. CONTINUE READING…
Episode 2: A casual chat about lockdown & employment with Chris McMahon
Join DSV’s Lucy Bain and Stephanie Papaleo along with DSV Member Chris McMahon for a casual chat about employment and what we’ve been up to during lockdown in Melbourne. CONTINUE READING…
Episode 3: AllPlay Learn with Professor Nicole Rinehart and Dr Ana Mantilla
This episode DSV’s Paula Kilgallon and Stephanie Papaleo interview Professor Nicole Rinehart and Dr Ana Mantilla of AllPlay Learn. CONTINUE READING…
Episode 4: Wills and Estate Planning with Kath Mansour and Trent McGregor
Advisory Network member Kath Mansour interviews Wills and Estates Lawyer Trent McGregor about all things future planning! CONTINUE READING…
Episode 5: Art, design and Gorman clothing with Robyn Doherty, Kath Mansour and Keziah Glenane
Advisory Network members Kath Mansour and Keziah Glenane interview artist Robyn Doherty about her recent collaboration with Gorman and more! CONTINUE READING…
Episode 6: Kath Mansour interviews author Julie Fisher
We welcomed Julie Fisher to the DSV podcast for Episode 6. Julie is the author of two books: The Unexpected Journey and The Magic of Inclusion. Julie Fisher’s Unexpected Journey began just before the birth of her third son. CONTINUE READING…
Episode 7: Keiran, Eddie and Chris from Club21 talk all things Halloween
Catch up with DSV Club21 members Kieran, Eddie and Chris to hear all about their favourite scary movies and recommendations for those interested in getting a little creepy this Halloween! CONTINUE READING…
Episode 8: Poetry and art with Esther Tuddenham
DSV Advisory Network Chair, Matt O’Neil, interviews Esther Tuddenham about her work as a poet and artist. CONTINUE READING…
Episode 9: Co-occurring diagnosis, part 1 – Down syndrome and Autism with Dr Laura Marco and parent Cher Jiminez
DSV Family Support Manager Sonia Bonadio interviews Paediatrician Dr Laura Marco and parent Cher Jimenez about co-occurring diagnosis. CONTINUE READING…
Episode 10: Co-occurring diagnosis, part 2 – Down syndrome and Autism with parent Melissa Jenkinson
This is the second episode of our two-part series discussing Down syndrome and Autism. CONTINUE READING…
Episode 11: Being a fit, strong and healthy woman with Down syndrome
In this episode Down Syndrome Victoria’s Advisory Network employee Keziah Glenane interviews Exercise and Sports Scientist, Sarah Dewsbury, about all things women’s health. CONTINUE READING…
Episode 12: On Fostering Children with Down syndrome with Fostering Connections
Foster Care Specialist, Jasmine from Fostering Connections and Foster Carer, Jenny, join us in this episode with our Family Support Manager Sonia Bonadio to talk about the foster care sector in Victoria, some of the complexities around fostering kids with Down syndrome or other disabilities, and some of the common questions and myths that surround foster care. CONTINUE READING…
Episode 13: Five tips to prepare for a new school year
DSV Education Manager, Ro O’Dwyer and DSV Education Consultant, Carolyn Warren discuss their top five tips for families starting a new school year with their son or daughter with Down syndrome. CONTINUE READING…
Episode 14: Authentic inclusion in education for people with Down syndrome
DSV’s Education Manager, Ro O’Dwyer, and our Advisory Network’s Kath Mansour interview the University of Melbourne Faculty of Education team about their research paper, ‘Addressing the Divide: Authentic inclusion in education for people with Down syndrome’. CONTINUE READING…
Episode 15: Living Advocacy with Matt O’Neil – an episode from the Everyday People Podcast
In this episode we’re doing something a bit different. We will be sharing an interview with Ben Chew and our Advisory Network Chair, Matt O’Neil that was recorded for the Everyday People podcast. We hope you enjoy it. CONTINUE READING…