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Down Syndrome NSW

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25.01.2022 A great Easy Reade guide to help you use the internet safely.

24.01.2022 Free webinar for carers this Friday.

23.01.2022 Introduction to Key Word Sign Join us for this introductory Key Word Sign information session. This session will provide the opportunity to learn some signs to use with your child. The session will also provide the opportunity for families to connect and share their questions and strategies around supporting communication for their young children. Session will be held online via Zoom, places are limited, so please register to ensure your place... $20 per login. https://downsyndrome.powerappsportals.com//publishedeven/ https://downsyndrome.powerappsportals.com//publishedeven/

22.01.2022 Our first face to face event for UpClub! Our staying connected zoom sessions are continuing and we have one more face to face session planned for the year.

18.01.2022 Sam from the NSW South Coast features in Day 9 of of the 21 stories countdown to World Down Syndrome Day!

16.01.2022 NDIS Housing Options Workshop for People with Disability | NSW The Housing Hub is running online workshops about housing options for people with disability. The Housing Hub was made by the Summer Foundation. These workshops are for people with disability and their families. For more details and to register visit... https://www.housinghub.org.au//ndis-housing-options-worksh See more

16.01.2022 Always was, always will be. National NAIDOC Week (8 15 Nov 2020) is an event of national importance for all Australians, and each year reminds us of the ongoi...ng aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities as they continue the movement towards justice and equality. It is an opportunity for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians to come together to celebrate not only Indigenous achievement but the history, rich culture, and survival of the oldest continuing living culture on the planet.

15.01.2022 Students and staff at St Francis Xavier's College, Hamilton held a very successful Lots of Socks day last week. Students Molly and Lochie gave a presentation about having Trisomy 21 to 1000 senior students as well giving out the delicious muffins that they baked. It's not to late to organise your own Lots of Socks event to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day! Visit the website for more information: https://bit.ly/2OBUDKzhttps://bit.ly/2OBUDKz

14.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS: We are pleased to announce that the Australian Government Department of Health have confirmed that adults with Down syndrome are definitely inclu...ded in Phase 1B of the vaccination rollout, regardless of whether they have any other health conditions or not. It is an important acknowledgement that people with Down syndrome are at an increased risk from COVID-19, and that the government have listened to our concerns.

12.01.2022 Movement and Dance was the theme of todays Up Up & Away session for teens with Down syndrome and their families. Everyone shared their favourite ways to move and special dance moves and we all danced along. Here is some of our dancers doing the YMCA !! there is one more zoom session planned for this year -so please join us for our Christmas session on Saturday December 5th. Registrations available here https://downsyndrome.powerappsportals.com//publishedeven/

09.01.2022 Our friends at Scrapheap Adventure Ride will be holding a World Down Syndrome Day Ride to Canowindra in Central NSW on the weekend of 20-21st March. We would like to invite our members to join us for a BBQ breakfast (supported by the local Lions Club) at the Showgrounds on Sunday 21st March it’s a chance to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day and meet some of the Down Syndrome NSW team, fellow members and Scrapheap riders. We’d love to see you there! If you’d like to jump on ...your motorbike and join the ride itself, you can find details in the Scrapheap Adventure Ride Facebook event below. A huge thank you to Perry and the Scrapheap Adventure Ride team for their ongoing support. To RSVP to the breakfast (for catering purposes) please visit https://bit.ly/3ecKj6x

05.01.2022 Down Syndrome NSW held its 40th Annual General Meeting last month and Emeritus Professor Trevor Parmenter AM gave our keynote address. You can view the video recording of his address "40 years on: Much Achieved, Much to be done! Challenges ahead for people with Down syndrome and their families on our website https://www.downsyndrome.org.au//emeritus-professor-trevo/

05.01.2022 Exciting casting opportunity, see info below! CASTING CALL KIDS WITH DOWN SYNDROME 10 MONTHS 3YO YEARS+ Earn $750+ Citizen Jane is casting for kids with physical & intellectual disabilities for an upcoming advertising campaign as well as future opportunities. The first opportunity shoots in December and for this, we are specifically looking for younger kids aged 10 months 3 yo. But also looking to include kids of all abilities for future opportunities so please use th...is opportunity to submit older children as well. FILMING DATES: 1 or 2 days across 9th, 10th, 11th of DEC PAYMENT: $750 (approx. 4 hour call) TO APPLY: Please email [email protected] ASAP (no later than SUN 29th NOV) and include the following: - Child’s name - Child’s DOB - Parent name - Parent phone - Suburb you live in - A current picture of your little one! We will be in touch asap with the next steps if we think you are suitable. See more

05.01.2022 Before the year is out, why not join us for our last Up, Up and Away session for teens! On Saturday the 5th of December the Christmas cheer will come a bit early. Register here: ... https://downsyndrome.powerappsportals.com//publishedeven/

04.01.2022 Jennifer CEO NSW thanks our members and community for showcasing the skills and contribution of people with Down syndrome. Your efforts and stories make a powerful statement of the important role that people with Down syndrome have in our society. We are very grateful for the funds raised alongside our awareness campaign to support our continued work. Well done all #21YourWay

02.01.2022 Applications are now open for the NSW Youth Advisory Council 2021. Are you between 12 and 24 years of age and live in NSW? Apply to be a member of the NSW Youth Advisory Council 2021. The 12 positions of the Council are open to young people from diverse locations, backgrounds and life experiences. Visit: acyp.nsw.gov.au