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The August edition of Voice is all about the theme of health. As the main topic on everyone's lips during the global pandemic, we wanted to explore how members of the Down syndrome community have been using their resilience to make the best of this bad situation we are all faced with.

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Dear Jon…

Dee and Jon Amos share how receiving letters from across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic helped them to keep their mental health in check.
Connecting from afar

The outbreak of COVID-19 has opened up new ways for people to connect with these services by utilising video conferencing platforms.
The difficulty of getting a diagnosis

Carolyn Frichot shares her experience of what it was like navigating the health system when her daughter Monique started having seizures.
Healthy Relationships and Sexuality

Elise Gray and Rosanna McKevitt are two mothers who empower their children to make their own choices about their relationships and their future. They share what it has been like to support their children who are in a relationship with…

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Have you been catching the 21YourWay Australia ambassadors on Studio 10 this week?Make sure you tune in to Channel 10 at 8:15am AEST today to see Michael Cox talking about his health and fitness challenge. ... See MoreSee Less

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It's not too late to sign up for The University of Queensland Down Syndrome Research Program webinar tomorrow night (Wednesday 28th October). They will be giving an update on their current research projects and emerging findings. This webinar is one not to be missed! Register here: ... See MoreSee Less

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A new study from Oxford University has confirmed that adults with Down syndrome are at greater risk than the general population from COVID-19. The research showed that adults with Down syndrome in the UK had a 10 times higher risk of dying from COVID-19 compared to those without the disability, and a fourfold increased risk of coronavirus-related hospitalisations. The authors of the study note that the evidence about elevated risk should be used by health organisations and policy makers to provide greater protection to individuals who have a higher risk of complications with COVID-19. DSA will be making sure the Australian Advisory Committee for the COVID-19 Response for People with a Disability is aware of this new research. Please note that this data relates only to adults with Down syndrome and there is no evidence that children with Down syndrome are at increased risk of COVID-19 complications. These results are based on data from the UK and this is one of the first published studies on the issue. Further work needs to be done to understand the reasons behind the increased risk for this population. We will continue to provide updates relevant to our community as they unfold. For Easy Read information on Covid- https://downsyndrome.org.au/resources/… ... See MoreSee Less

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#whyIwearamask Horrifying that countries think getting a haircut is more important than protecting our community. 💞

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Thankyou valuable information

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I had been told that by my Doctor back in March, its terrifying. 😳😔

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Join Kumi Taguchi from ABC TV + iview for a live Q&A tomorrow at 11am on Instagram.She will be joined by Julia Hales, Megan Smith, Kate Swaffer and Geoff Trappett to discuss the use of language around disability, and the importance of getting it right. Watch on the link below 👇 ... See MoreSee Less

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Is that 11am AEST?