World First Down Syndrome App launched
Down Syndrome Australia (DSA) is pleased to launch the Ask About Down Syndrome App on World Down Syndrome Day today. This is the world’s first app providing information about Down syndrome, which has been developed alongside people with Down syndrome.
Source: Down Syndrome Australia
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information and resources
The Australian Governments Department of Health website is the central source for up-to-date information and advice on Coronavirus (COVID-19).
We have also compiled a list of other available resources that may be useful for those supporting people with disability and the managers and staff of disability advocacy organisations.
Source: DANA
Disability Royal Commission suspends all public events
Disability Royal Commission suspends all public events Please note that the Disability Royal Commission has suspended public hearings, due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus. This includes upcoming hearings on: education scheduled for next week in Brisbane, Queensland justice scheduled for April in Brisbane, Queensland First Nations people with disability scheduled for May in […]
Source: AFDO
World Down Syndrome Day 2020 – Day 15
When businesses consider the diverse needs of their customers, it is possible to create spaces that benefit everyone.
Beyond Bank has a proud 60-year history of supporting customers and our local communities. Through important partnerships with local and national community groups, we have gained valuable insights as to the different needs of our customers. From this, we sought to change the way we do things and design a unique branch that truly puts the customer first.
Source: Down Syndrome Australia
Launch of Business Inclusion & Diversity Services (BIDS)
At AFDO, we believe that a new approach is needed – one that focuses on the needs of employers and the skills of people with disability. This approach needs to get more people working, meet the needs of businesses and increase productivity. Between 2013–2014, we met with a range of stakeholders, including the Chair of the […]
Source: AFDO
World Down Syndrome Day 2020 – Day 14
Abi Talbot loves performing. She started ballet lessons as a three-year old and has since added drama and singing to her repertoire. She has always been included in mainstream classes and her confidence and skills have grown as a result.
Source: Down Syndrome Australia
