Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons It was wonderful to see this positive story about inclusion in a mainstream school from the ABC last week. All children should be able to attend their local primary school, with their siblings and local peers.We wish Harry and his family all the best in their education journey and hope to see many more stories like this in the future. Find out more about DSA's position here: ... See MoreSee Less 20 hours ago 1 CommentComment on FacebookAbsolutely- all the best Harry 🕰️ LAST CHANGE TO APPLY: Want to build your leadership skills and join a group of people with intellectual disability? We need you! Join the Learn and Lead Group! We're looking for 10 people to give advice to the new National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health.Applications close at 5pm TOMORROW (Friday 26 July 2024.)Why join?- Be a leader and help guide projects.- Share your ideas to improve health services.- Learn new skills in advocacy, research, and public speaking.- Work with a supportive team and make new friends.- Get paid for your time.We welcome everyone, including First Nations, different cultures, rural residents, LGBTQIA+, and those with communication support needs.Visit our website to learn more and apply! Please share this opportunity with anyone who might be interested.#disabilityrights #centreofexcellence #inclusion #haveasay #disabilityleadership #disabilityhealth Image courtesy of Council for Intellectual Disability. ... See MoreSee Less 2 days ago 0 CommentsComment on Facebook Join the first-ever annual conference of the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health this August! The conference is free and online.When?Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 August.What?Get updates on the Centre's work and important information about intellectual disability health.Who it’s for?Everyone involved in the healthcare of people with intellectual disability, including:• People with intellectual disability, including First Nations people• Supporters, friends and family members• Disability professionals and advocates• Health and allied health professionals• Academics and researchersHow to register?Register to attend here: The conference will be recorded. You’ll get links to the recordings and transcripts after the event.Don’t miss out—register now!#intellectualdisability #centreofexcellence #inclusionaustralia ... See MoreSee Less 3 days ago 0 CommentsComment on Facebook This morning our CEO Darryl Steff gave evidence to the Senate Committee inquiry into the NDIS Amendment. This legislation recently failed to pass the Senate and is now being reviewed by Committee for a second time – with Down Syndrome Australia making submissions and appearances in both Committee processes. Some of the key points explored by the Committee in response to DSA’s appearance today focused on: ensuring continued support for people with disability throughout the incoming reforms to the NDIS; improvements to ensure the NDIS planning process is developed alongside people with disability, and their supporters, to deliver appropriate plans to meet the needs of people with disability. While recent changes made to the NDIS legislation have been an improvement, DSA is calling on greater improvements to ensure that the NDIS legislation will support people with Down syndrome from birth. ... See MoreSee Less 3 days ago 0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Absolutely- all the best Harry