{"id":3818,"date":"2025-06-18T09:19:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T23:19:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/?page_id=3818"},"modified":"2025-07-03T12:15:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T02:15:22","slug":"communications-and-events-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/about-us\/our-team\/communications-and-events-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Communications and Events team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Communications and Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top size-thumbnail is-style-circle-mask\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/DVS@CASIMARIA-90-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3819 size-thumbnail\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Communications Manager <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lucinda Bain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Growing up with a sister who has Down syndrome developed Lucy&#8217;s strong belief systems and passion to work towards a society that values true inclusion, equity and opportunities for all individuals. After working at organisations such as YMCA Victoria, the Epilepsy Foundation, EACH, and Deakin University, she has found her niche in the fabulous communications team at Down Syndrome Victoria.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucy has a degree in Disability Studies along with qualifications in Professional and Creative Writing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top size-thumbnail is-style-circle-mask\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/03\/Stephanie-Preston-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2914 size-large\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/03\/Stephanie-Preston-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/03\/Stephanie-Preston-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Communications Officer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stephanie Preston<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stephanie is an editor and communications professional who has worked in local government, community development and television.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She joined DSV in 2024 and, as a person living with a disability, she is passionate about disability advocacy, equality and social justice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When she\u2019s not working, you can find Stephanie reading cookbooks or diving into the ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top size-thumbnail is-style-circle-mask\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/05\/Nicole-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1946 size-large\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/05\/Nicole-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/05\/Nicole-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Events Coordinator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nicole Bryson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicole has worked in the education sector for the last 25 years, as well as volunteering for local community groups including DSV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Growing up with an aunt who has Down syndrome helped Nicole build a strong sense of justice and passion for voice. 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