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Change happens when people speak up!

This year, DSA has continued to speak up for people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities, and the people who support them.

Our advocacy has focused on health, education, employment, the NDIS, migration and prenatal supports.

To learn more about our recent advocacy and project work, read our 2024 - 25 Annual Report, Leading the Way in Inclusion: buff.ly/GOWNpo1

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The Australian Government is working to make disability safeguards better and stronger.

They want to hear from people with disability, families and carers.

You can have your say in a way that works for you. This could be a short written submission, a video or an online survey.

Submissions close 22 December.

Learn more: buff.ly/ucdejUd

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The Australian Government is working to make disability safeguards better and stronger. They want to hear from people with disability, families and carers. You can have your say in a way that works for you. This could be a short written submission, a video or an online survey. Submissions close 22 December. Learn more: https://buff.ly/ucdejUd Please share this with others in your community who may want to have their say.

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Missed our recent health webinars, or keen to watch them again?

Recordings from our latest sessions on Down Syndrome Regression Disorder (DSRD) and Sleep Apnoea are now available to watch online.

Both webinars share clear, practical information and talk through support options for families, carers and professionals.

Down Syndrome Regression Disorder (DSRD)
Webinar with Dr Cathy Franklin
Watch the webinar: buff.ly/I042gl0

Sleep Apnoea and Down syndrome
Webinar with Associate Professor Jasneek Chawla
Watch the webinar: buff.ly/b0TKd61

Please share these recordings with others in your community who may find them useful.

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Missed our recent health webinars, or keen to watch them again? Recordings from our latest sessions on Down Syndrome Regression Disorder (DSRD) and Sleep Apnoea are now available to watch online. Both webinars share clear, practical information and talk through support options for families, carers and professionals. Down Syndrome Regression Disorder (DSRD) Webinar with Dr Cathy Franklin Watch the webinar: https://buff.ly/I042gl0 Sleep Apnoea and Down syndrome Webinar with Associate Professor Jasneek Chawla Watch the webinar: https://buff.ly/b0TKd61 Please share these recordings with others in your community who may find them useful. #DownSyndromeAustralia #healthwebinars #DownSyndromeRegressionDisorder #SleepApnoea #DSRD #Downsyndrome

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Today, on #HumanRightsDay, you too can join the call for an Australian Human Rights Act at www.humanrightsact.org.au/

Everyone benefits when human rights are at the heart of our laws.

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Today, on #HumanRightsDay, you too can join the call for an Australian Human Rights Act at https://www.humanrightsact.org.au/ Everyone benefits when human rights are at the heart of our laws. It’s time to build a fairer Australia where our fundamental human rights are fully protected.

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