ACT Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability

ACT Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability Providing information and support to people with intellectual disability in the ACT Region

ACTDSID Vision and Mission 2020-2025

Vision
ACT Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability leads the way in building an inclusive community for people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities. Mission
ACTDSID works with individuals and families through lifelong engagement to enable them to reach their full potential as active and contributing members of the wider community. ACTDSID collabora

tes and builds relationships with business, government and community organisations to create better outcomes for all of society.

The 'My Health Choices My Way' project, has launched a mascot competition for young people with intellectual disability....
02/06/2026

The 'My Health Choices My Way' project, has launched a mascot competition for young people with intellectual disability.

They are looking for young people who:

- Have an intellectual disability
- Are aged between 12 and 28 years old
- Live in Australia.

The mascot should show good health practices, or anything related to health.

The competition closes on 30 June 2026.
The winner will receive an iPad!

Follow the link below for more information:

https://healthmyway.au/wp-content/uploads/My-Health-Choices-My-Way_Easy-Read_Participant-Information-Statement_Mascot-Contest.pdf

1 week to go to subscribe to the next issue of Voice!Don’t miss out on real stories, Easy Read articles and topics that ...
01/06/2026

1 week to go to subscribe to the next issue of Voice!

Don’t miss out on real stories, Easy Read articles and topics that matter to our community.

Voice is now a paid subscription. This helps us keep creating each issue.

You can choose from two options:
• Print subscription – $40 per year
Two printed issues delivered to your door.

• Digital subscription – $20 per year
Two issues delivered straight to your inbox.

Subscribe today: https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/voice/support-voice/subscribe/

5 reasons people love Voice • real stories, in people’s own words • Easy Read articles that are clear and accessible...
29/05/2026

5 reasons people love Voice

• real stories, in people’s own words

• Easy Read articles that are clear and accessible

• topics that reflect real life

• a chance to learn something new

• a way to feel connected to the community

Voice is now a paid subscription. This helps us keep creating each issue.
Subscribe to Voice: https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/voice/support/voice/subscribe/

We’ve got some news about Voice.Voice is the national magazine for Australia’s Down syndrome community.For many years, V...
27/05/2026

We’ve got some news about Voice.

Voice is the national magazine for Australia’s Down syndrome community.

For many years, Voice has been a place where people with Down syndrome share their stories and what matters to them. It has also helped families and supporters stay informed and connected.

To keep Voice going into the future, we are moving to a subscription model this year.

You can choose from two options:
• Print subscription – $40 per year
Two printed issues delivered to your door.

• Digital subscription – $20 per year
Two issues delivered straight to your inbox.

Every subscription helps make sure people with Down syndrome continue to have a national platform to share their stories.

Subscribe or continue your subscription:
https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/voice/support-voice/subscribe/

27/05/2026

Want to understand the draft changes to the NDIS Bill?

Inclusion Australia has made Easy Read information to explain what we think about changes the Government wants to make to the law that decides how the NDIS works.

This information includes:
• what some of the draft changes are
• what Inclusion Australia thinks
• what still needs to happen
• why it’s important people with disability and families have their say

Find the Easy Read information here: https://www.inclusionaustralia.org.au/what-we-think-about-the-ndis-bill-easy-read/

2026 International Easy Read Writing CompetitionThe International Easy Read Writing Competition celebrates stories by an...
20/05/2026

2026 International Easy Read Writing Competition

The International Easy Read Writing Competition celebrates stories by and for adults with intellectual disability.

It helps grow the Easy Read genre and makes storytelling more inclusive for everyone.

This competition is an important step in supporting people with disability to take part in creative writing, storytelling, and Easy Read publishing internationally.

The 2026 theme is 'stars'.

The competition opens on: 28 May 2026.

Entries close on: 1 November 2026.

Winners will be announced on 3 December 2026 on International Day of People with Disability.

You can learn more about the competition at the ED website: https://www.byed.com.au/easy-read-writing-competition

DON'T MISS OUT - REGISTER NOW!Disability and Your Rights at Work WorkshopWednesday 20 May 6-7.30pmOnline via ZoomRegiste...
20/05/2026

DON'T MISS OUT - REGISTER NOW!

Disability and Your Rights at Work Workshop

Wednesday 20 May 6-7.30pm
Online via Zoom
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1987583931042?aff=oddtdtcreator

Canberra Community Law (CCL) and the Working Women’s Centre ACT (WWC) present a workshop on how they help people with disability workplace issues.
The workshop will include:

- Your rights on disclosing your disability at work
- How to access your entitlements
- Reasonable adjustments- how to get the things you need to do your job
- Discrimination law
- How to make a complaint through the Human Rights Commission
- How to keep a record of your workplace concerns
- Understanding workplace sexual harassment, your rights, and protections
- When to talk to a lawyer
- Where to go for help

This session will cover topics on disability‑related workplace rights and sexual harassment. We recognise these are significant and sometimes personal issues. The session will be delivered with care, accessibility, and participant wellbeing in mind. Choice in participation, and safety are central to how this session is run.

Disability and Your Rights at Work WorkshopCanberra Community Law (CCL) and the Working Women’s Centre ACT (WWC) present...
15/05/2026

Disability and Your Rights at Work Workshop

Canberra Community Law (CCL) and the Working Women’s Centre ACT (WWC) present a workshop on how they help people with disability workplace issues.
The workshop will include:

- Your rights on disclosing your disability at work
- How to access your entitlements
- Reasonable adjustments- how to get the things you need to do your job
- Discrimination law
- How to make a complaint through the Human Rights Commission
- How to keep a record of your workplace concerns
- Understanding workplace sexual harassment, your rights, and protections
- When to talk to a lawyer
- Where to go for help

This session will cover topics on disability‑related workplace rights and sexual harassment. We recognise these are significant and sometimes personal issues. The session will be delivered with care, accessibility, and participant wellbeing in mind. Choice in participation, and safety are central to how this session is run.

Tuesday 19 May 11am-1pm (includes lunch)
Ainslie Arts Centre, Elouera Street, Braddon.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1987578837808?aff=oddtdtcreator

Wednesday 20 May 6-7.30pm
Online via Zoom
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1987583931042?aff=oddtdtcreator

Don't miss out on the Big Meeting!Returning for the final time, the Big Meeting is a conference event led by people with...
14/05/2026

Don't miss out on the Big Meeting!

Returning for the final time, the Big Meeting is a conference event led by people with disability, for the social and sexual safety of people with disability. Hosted by SHFPACT (Sexual Health & Family Planning ACT) and Safer Me, Safer You.

Help us celebrate the conclusion of the Safer Me Safer You Project with an incredible line-up including Natale Wade, Associate Commissioner and Chief Legal Counsel at NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, Heidi La Paglia, performers, panel discussion and more!

Free in Canberra, and live-streamed.
Tickets: https://safermesaferyou.org.au/

Registrations close for the in-person meeting on 9 June.
We hope to see you there!

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Canberra, ACT
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Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
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