Down Syndrome Victoria provides parents, families, professionals and friends of people with Down syndrome with support, encouragement, information and resources.
We offer:
- Personal support for parents, especially when a new baby is born, through our Family Support Team
- A statewide network of Support groups including Peer Support groups (Club21) for Adults with Down syndrome
- Information for parents, professionals, and other interested people
- A national members journal 'Voice', information packs and booklets
- Training and Information workshops covering a wide range of topics
- Speakers to groups wanting to know more about Down syndrome
- Encouragement of, and keeping up-to-date with evidence based and current research (both medical and educational)
- Education Support Service, providing support and information for teachers who have a child with Down syndrome enrolled at their school
- Advocacy
- A staffed office offering personal assistance and information (Monday to Thursday - 9:00am to 4:30pm)
- An Adult Support Coordinator working with individuals and their families/carers/employers etc
- Library facilities and resources for members including books, DVD's, kits and journals
- Systemic advocacy; working towards the full participation of people with Down syndrome in the economic and social life of the community
- Access to world-wide information through international journals and the internet
Support
Families often find talking to other parents of a child with Down syndrome helpful and comforting and our Peer Support Groups provide a great opportunity to get together with other families, share ideas and experiences and meet new friends. Attending a local group is also a great way to share information about services and facilities in your area.
Down Syndrome Victoria runs a network of support groups statewide and can put you in touch with other groups in your area.
We can also put you in touch with closed facebook groups, organisations that offer social activities and for teens, younger children and playgroups.
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