Everyone deserves fair pay and meaningful work.
Earlier this year, we launched our Right to Work campaign. We called on Government to end $3 an hour wages and take action on fair, meaningful employment for people with Down syndrome.
More than 10,000 people added their names to our petition.
The campaign reached over 120,000 people online.
Employment Ambassador Charlotte Bailey’s story on The Project helped bring the issue into the national spotlight.
Watch our new Right to Work campaign video to learn more about the changes we’re asking for.
In the video, we talk about making the Disability Support Pension (DSP) work for workers. This means people can earn a liveable wage, but not run the risk of losing DSP as a safety net.
Read more about the campaign, and our other work this year, in our 2024 - 25 Annual Report, Leading the Way in Inclusion:
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Support the campaign: buff.ly/BTOkcMU
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📢 The latest edition of Voice is here!
This edition focuses on staying well and caring for your body and mind.
You’ll hear from people who shared their experiences and what helps them look after their wellbeing. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories.
You can read the digital edition on your phone, tablet or laptop.
If you’re subscribed to the print edition, it’s on its way and will be arriving soon.
Read the latest edition of Voice: buff.ly/QpwRB8m
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We’re excited to welcome our Expert Reference Group for our new project, Inclusion in Action: Building Skills and Changing Attitudes.
This group will help guide the project and provide advice on resource updates. Their experience and perspectives will help shape the work ahead.
Meet the group:
Violetta
Violetta is a Speech Pathologist with more than 13 years’ experience supporting children, young adults and their families. She works closely with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and in education settings.
Mads (they/them)
Mads is a Project Manager working across the disability and aged care sectors. They are passionate about accessibility and inclusion, with a strong interest in LGBTQIA+ communities and disability justice.
Casey
Casey works with community to help people feel included and make friends.
We’re looking forward to working together and learning from this group as the project gets underway!
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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
#downsyndromeaustralia #advocacy #inclusion #disabilityrights #NDIS #downsyndrome
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