About Voice

We’ve released a new position statement on employment.

A position statement explains what we think about a topic and what needs to change.

We believe every person with Down syndrome has the right to:

– work in open employment
– have the support they need to do their job
– be paid fairly

There is still more to do to make it easier for people with Down syndrome to find and keep a job.

This includes:

– improving services and supports for people looking for or starting work
– fixing the Disability Support Pension
– helping employers understand the value of employing people with disability

View the position statement: buff.ly/eum9k0z

It's also available in Plain English and Easy Read.

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Have you registered for our inclusive education webinar next Monday?

You’ll learn practical, real-world strategies to support inclusive learning for children with Down syndrome.

This webinar is for teachers, school leaders, education support staff, allied professionals, families and anyone interested in inclusive education.

Monday 4 May
1:00 - 2:00 PM (AEST)

Learn more and register: buff.ly/rIURp9D

Please share with anyone who might be interested.

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Our CEO Darryl Steff spoke at the National Dementia Conference in Melbourne today.

He spoke about the opportunity to improve dementia outcomes for people with Down syndrome.

This includes improving the diagnosis journey, strengthening supports outside aged care, and better supporting families and carers.

We will continue to advocate for this.

DSA also has resources to support people with Down syndrome and their families: buff.ly/r2y3f6O

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