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We are the National peak organisation for people living with Down syndrome and their families.

People with Down syndrome are at the centre of all the work that we do.

We work with the Down Syndrome Advisory network to get their ideas and suggestions about our work.

We work to create change in social and public policy.

We want to make sure people understand the experiences of people with Down syndrome and their families. All our work is informed by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

We work together with state and territory organisations to achieve our vision.

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People living with Down syndrome are valued and have full access to social and economic inclusion in order to achieve their full potential.

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Down Syndrome Australia is the national peak organisation for people with Down syndrome in Australia.

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People with Down syndrome are at the centre of all the work we do.

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We work with the Down Syndrome Advisory Network (DSAN). This is a group of people with Down syndrome who give us their ideas and suggestions about our work.

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We want to make sure people understand the experiences of people with Down syndrome and their families.

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Our work helps the government and the community to make changes that help people with Down syndrome.

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Thank You to Our Departing DSAN Members!

A huge thank you to the Down Syndrome Advisory Network (DSAN) members who have recently wrapped up their position. Their hard work has helped ensure that DSA continues to be guided by the voices of people with Down syndrome.Matt Marshall (TAS): May 2024 – December 2024Bella Kobayashi (SA): October 2023 – December 2024A special thank you to Claire Mitchell (QLD), who has been a valued member of DSAN since November 2017 (and an Associate Member from November 2023 – December 2024).Reflecting on her time with DSAN, Claire shared:"Over the 6 years I was in DSAN, I loved the professional side of it. I enjoyed working together as a team, where we were all on an equal footing and the friendships we made. I liked the structure of being organised, having a routine and making decisions. I also learned a lot from our Chairperson, the late Michael Sullivan. He was always a leader and knew what made a good leader. What I learned in DSAN, I now use as a Board Director for Down Syndrome Australia." We look forward to announcing the new members very soon! ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank You to Our Departing DSAN Members! A huge thank you to the Down Syndrome Advisory Network (DSAN) members who have recently wrapped up their position. Their hard work has helped ensure that DSA continues to be guided by the voices of people with Down syndrome. Matt Marshall (TAS): May 2024 – December 2024 Bella Kobayashi (SA): October 2023 – December 2024 A special thank you to Claire Mitchell (QLD), who has been a valued member of DSAN since November 2017 (and an Associate Member from November 2023 – December 2024). Reflecting on her time with DSAN, Claire shared: Over the 6 years I was in DSAN, I loved the professional side of it. I enjoyed working together as a team, where we were all on an equal footing and the friendships we made. I liked the structure of being organised, having a routine and making decisions. I also learned a lot from our Chairperson, the late Michael Sullivan. He was always a leader and knew what made a good leader. What I learned in DSAN, I now use as a Board Director for Down Syndrome Australia. We look forward to announcing the new members very soon!Image attachmentImage attachment

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It’s election day tomorrow!

Here’s Lisa from our Down Syndrome Advisory Network voting in the election!Voting is a basic human right. It is your chance to have a say and make your voice heard.Have you voted yet, or are you voting tomorrow?We’d love to see your voting day snaps. Share a photo outside your polling booth in the comments below!#AusVotes2025 #AustraliaVotes #ElectionDay #MyVoteMyVoice #InclusiveAustralia #EveryVoteCounts #VotingMatters #AccessibleVoting #DownSyndromeAustralia #DisabilityRight ... See MoreSee Less

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It’s election day tomorrow! Here’s Lisa from our Down Syndrome Advisory Network voting in the election! Voting is a basic human right. It is your chance to have a say and make your voice heard. Have you voted yet, or are you voting tomorrow? We’d love to see your voting day snaps. Share a photo outside your polling booth in the comments below! #AusVotes2025 #AustraliaVotes #ElectionDay #MyVoteMyVoice #InclusiveAustralia #EveryVoteCounts #VotingMatters #AccessibleVoting #DownSyndromeAustralia #DisabilityRight

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Everyone deserves a say in tomorrow’s election, including people with intellectual disability.

Tomorrow, most adult Australians will cast their vote in the Federal Election. But right now, people with intellectual disability can still be removed from the electoral roll and denied that basic right.Down Syndrome Australia has joined with 75 organisations and experts to call for urgent reform to these outdated and discriminatory laws.“It is extremely disappointing that despite significant advocacy from DSA and others in the disability sector these discriminatory laws are still in place,” says our CEO Darryl Steff. “Every Australian should have the right to have their say in the election.”Read the open letter to Australian leaders: Read the Easy Read version: It’s time to ensure voting rights for ALL Australians.@Australian Lawyers for Human Rights#DisabilityRights #RightToVote #DownSyndromeAustralia #AusVotes2025 ... See MoreSee Less

4 days ago
Everyone deserves a say in tomorrow’s election, including people with intellectual disability. Tomorrow, most adult Australians will cast their vote in the Federal Election. But right now, people with intellectual disability can still be removed from the electoral roll and denied that basic right. Down Syndrome Australia has joined with 75 organisations and experts to call for urgent reform to these outdated and discriminatory laws. “It is extremely disappointing that despite significant advocacy from DSA and others in the disability sector these discriminatory laws are still in place,” says our CEO Darryl Steff. “Every Australian should have the right to have their say in the election.” Read the open letter to Australian leaders: https://buff.ly/6WP1LYJ Read the Easy Read version: https://buff.ly/h7Pcx8r It’s time to ensure voting rights for ALL Australians. @Australian Lawyers for Human Rights #DisabilityRights #RightToVote #DownSyndromeAustralia #AusVotes2025

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