Down Syndrome Queensland in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Down Syndrome Queensland

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3356 6655

Address: 282 Stafford Road 4053 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/qld

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24.01.2022 Join our Endless Possibilities Conference! If you are looking for practical and workable ideas, strategies and tips on Practical Inclusion that can be immediately implemented in the classroom and/or home, then this is the conference for you. Thursday, 4 March, 2021, 8 am 4.30 pm (QLD) at Victoria Park Golf Club, Herston, Brisbane. SPEAKERS INCLUDE: Dr Rhonda Faragher and Ruth Faragher, Joelle Wedd, Caroline Hay and CRU.... At Down Syndrome Queensland we believe all students should be fully included in their local age-appropriate classroom accessing the year-level curriculum. Though an individual may require adjustments and modifications we should always assume competence and maintain high expectations. For event details including costs, attendance options and how to register, please visit our website: http://www.endlesspossibilitiesconference.com.au/

24.01.2022 In Townsville? Making Plans for the weekend? Join us for a family get together hosted by our Regional Reps this Saturday! All ages are welcome so come along and have some fun! Please bring your chair/blanket and your own afternoon tea 3rd of October, 2.30pm at Soroptimist Park, Rowes Bay, Belgian Gardens... Please register at link below: https://downsyndrome.powerappsportals.com//published-eve/

23.01.2022 Have you registered for this free webinar? The session will focus on transitioning children to formal education. Topics will include: effective partnerships, transition process, communication, vision statements/student profiles, high expectations, independence, issues and solutions. Click the link below for more details and to register!

20.01.2022 If you haven't already registered, do it now! This Wednesday DSQ will host a FREE webinar on 'Making the Most of your Child's ECEI meeting'. More details on the event and how to register at the link below... https://www.facebook.com/events/933011760562113/?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22page_admin_bar%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%7B%5C%22page_id%5C%22%3A120986264655087%7D%22%7D%2C%7B%22surface%22%3A%22events_admin_tool%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22recommended_actions%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22[]%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

20.01.2022 Have you registered for the next Housing Information Session? We will have a NDIA representative providing us with information on how someone is able to obtain support to live independently through their NDIS funding. Date: Thursday 8th October 2020 Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm... More details and how to register at the link below:

18.01.2022 Set to premiere on the International Day of People with Disability 2020 (December 3), the second season of Fearless is a collection of six short films that shines a spotlight on people living boldly with disability. An uplifting and emotive trailer promoting the series and its collection of stars is now available at https://youtu.be/JNjrUei3KRw. From a young man with Down Syndrome determined to compete in a gruelling CrossFit event to a fully trained chef who just happens to... be legally deaf and blind, the films are designed to shatter stereotypes and broaden the representation of disability on screen. Mark your diary to watch!

18.01.2022 So fun! Have you tried 21 second scrambled eggs? Thanks team! #21yourway 21YourWay Australia

11.01.2022 All the best Ethan!!! We will be cheering you on as you compete in this weekends Athletics North QLD Championships. For Ethan and all our athletes with Ds this will be the first competition with a T21 classification. Exciting times!

11.01.2022 Tomorrow we kick off #21YourWay for 2020! October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and we can’t wait to see what your #21YourWay challenge is! Don’t forget to use the #21YourWay hashtag. If you haven’t signed up to help raise awareness of Down syndrome and funds for the important work of the Down Syndrome Federation now is your chance: www.21YourWay.com.au. Have you signed up yet? Check out www.21YourWay.com.au for all the details. #21YourWay 21YourWay Australia

10.01.2022 October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Have you considered what books you will share with your children or your class? At Down Syndrome Queensland we have created a package to help you celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month with the greatest of ease. Contact us (07) 3356 6655 or [email protected] This book uses simple language making it ideal for younger children. You can borrow this book or any others from our collection at Down syndrome Qld by phoning the office (07) 3356 6655, or buy it from book stores such as the one below. My Friend Isabelle is also available as a YouTube clip. Book: https://www.booktopia.com.au/my-friend//9781890627508.html YouTube clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch

08.01.2022 There is still time to register for tomorrow's FREE webinar all about Employment & the NDIS! Are you finishing school soon? Is working or volunteering something you are interested in? Are you working but want a change and to explore other options? Want to know more about what supports are available? This webinar is for you! The webinar will cover:... National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Disability Employment Supports (DES) Identifying the supports you need NDIS Employment supports how do I get them in my plan? Info and resources Get your curly questions answered in a Q&A with Yuka (Youth and Adult Support Officer) and Casey (NDIS Support Officer). Date: TOMORROW Time: 11:30am -12:30pm

06.01.2022 Thank you to Queensland Leaders for publishing DSQ CEO Darryl Steff's article "Will you give someone with Down syndrome a chance?" Check out the full article at link below! https://www.queenslandleaders.com.au//will-you-give-someo/

06.01.2022 Enabling Career Pathways (ECP) is a collaborative project currently being undertaken by National Disability Coordination Officers (NDCO). The goal of the NDCO Program is to drive change so that people with disability have equitable opportunity to access, participate and achieve their goals in tertiary education and subsequent employment. The project team is exploring a technical solution to maintain the flow and accessibility of information between school to post-school servi...ces, tertiary education and subsequent employment. The ECP project team invites people with disability who are over 18 are studying, working or looking for work to complete a 5 min survey to share their experiences on their Career journey so far. We are very keen to ensure that people with disability have the opportunity to clarify the issue and inform the solution Complete the survey at the link below! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TT8KQLY

06.01.2022 Threading! A great activity for focussing on fine motor control. These are resources available at Down syndrome Queensland. If you'd like to borrow any of them, call the office on (07)33566655 to arrange. Don't forget you could make your own at home using straws and shoelaces, or make your own pattern cards to follow, but why not start with borrowing one of these resources?

04.01.2022 October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! This means many things to many people, but the crux of it is about celebrating the lives and achievements of people with Down syndrome. We know that people with Down syndrome are capable of living full, happy lives as valued members of their communities. Throughout the month we’re collectively sharing this message through #21YourWay, a national fundraising and awareness campaign being held for the very first time. Let’s get celebrating! Keep an eye out for some inspiring videos and posts at #21YourWay 21YourWay Australia. Donate: https://21yourway.grassrootz.com/dsqld/donate

02.01.2022 COMING SOON! Kmart Australia has listed the ‘Baby Charlie with Down Syndrome’ dolls on their website. They reached out to DSA early in the process to consult w...ith us about their ideas, and we're happy to see dolls with Down syndrome in their new line of inclusive toys. Some of their other new dolls include one who uses a wheelchair, and another who is vision impaired. We'd love to hear your thoughts about this new inclusive range.

02.01.2022 Channel 10 program Totally Wild, will TODAY showcase some Down Syndrome Swimming Australia swimmers to commemorate Down Syndrome Awareness Month. The episode will air today at 11.30am on 10 Shake. If you miss it, just visit the Totally Wild website at: https://10play.com.au/totally-wild

01.01.2022 Are you or your loved one heading to High School? Then this FREE webinar is for you! The session will focus on transitioning to High School Education and discuss effective partnerships, the transition process, communication, vision statements/student profiles with a strong emphasis on Independence and High expectations. Click the link below for more details and to register!