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It's fantastic to see Hotel Etico Australia expanding their work and creating more meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability.

Their new Academy of Independence in Canberra will support more young people, including people with Down syndrome, to build skills, confidence and careers in the hospitality industry.

As our CEO Darryl Steff says in this article, people with Down syndrome still face barriers to education, employment and inclusion. That’s why supporting and funding programs like this is so important.

Read the full story here:
www.accomnews.com.au/2026/02/hotel-etico-launches-new-academy-of-independence-in-canberra-and-emp...

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Take a look at this fantastic online exhibition featuring artists with intellectual disability from across Australia.

The artworks were created for the Health Matters! Art Competition and share what health means to each artist.

Congratulations to everyone whose work is part of the exhibition. There is so much creativity and insight on show.

The exhibition is interactive, so you can explore the artworks and hear the stories behind them.

View the exhibition: artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/15090737/health-matters-art-competition

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2 days ago

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World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is less than four weeks away!

On 21 March, people around the world will come together to celebrate people with Down syndrome and promote inclusion in every part of life.

This WDSD, we’re shining a light on connection and belonging for people with Down syndrome.

Feeling connected at work, at school, socially and in the community can make a huge difference is someone's life. When people feel included and valued, it helps build confidence, happiness and a strong sense of self.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing stories, tips and resources about belonging.

If you want to help raise awareness of Down syndrome and support our work, get involved in Lots of Socks this year. Learn more and download the resource packs for schools and workplaces: buff.ly/Js6vGdf

You can also follow your local Down syndrome association to find events happening near you.

Let’s celebrate our fantastic community this World Down Syndrome Day!

Down Syndrome NSW Down Syndrome WA Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability Queensland Down Syndrome Victoria World Down Syndrome Day Information Service SA - Down Syndrome Australia ACT Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability Down Syndrome Tasmania

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3 days ago

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Anna Portugalova from Down Syndrome Digital and our Digital Champions Project Manager, Clare Gibellini, are in Vienna this week at the Zero Project Conference 2026 at the United Nations.

While attending the conference, Clare took the opportunity to share our Supporting My Rights app and connect with people from around the world working on disability inclusion.

The Zero Project Conference brings together leaders, innovators and advocates from more than 100 countries to share practical ideas that remove barriers for people with disability.

It’s wonderful to see work from our community being shared with a global audience.

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5 days ago

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