For your 2016 diary

Down Syndrome NSW: education conference
Following the success of last year’s education conference Down Syndrome NSW is pleased to announce 

EMBRACING SUCCESS - Realising the potential Education Conference, 2016

An essential conference for anyone working with a student with Down syndrome and suitable for educators working in all sectors.

Thursday 17th and Friday 18th March 2016 

A session for parents with Dr Rhonda Faragher on numeracy will take place on the evening of Wednesday 16 March 2016

Booking details and early bird registrations will be available shortly

Sydney Festival

7th - 26th January 2016
Access and Inclusion guide

Companion Card is recognised by the Festival


Drama Class 2016
Marian Street Theatre for Young People has a drama class for young people aged 14-25 with an intellectual disability. The class welcomes new members.

St Johns Church, Gordon4.00pm - 5.30pm Mondays.
Classes begin again on 1 February 2016

Contact details: info@mstyp.org.au; Ph: 9420 4488; www.mstyp.org.au


Opal Card

People who use the Pensioner Excursion Ticket are reminded that you will need to obtain an Opal Card to use on public transport. As of 1 January 2016 there will be no paper Pensioner Excursion Ticket available for purchase.

• Order an Opal card via opal.com.au

Having A Say 2016: ready, set, Connect!

The largest conference for people with disability in Australia 

Deakin University, Waterfront Campus Geelong
Wednesday, 10th to Friday, 12th February 2016

Life doesn’t have to be a lonely marathon. It can also be a fun run. There are others who share your hopes and dreams. There are others who share your doubts and fears. They need you as much as you need them.