Book now - early bird registration closing next Tuesday

Down Syndrome NSW Education Conference 

    

23 and 24 March 2017

SYDNEY

     

Early bird registration closes

28 February 2017

Keynote speakers:

Dr Rhonda Faragher - senior lecturer in mathematics education, Australian Catholic University. Brisbane 

Dr Kelly Burgoyne - formerly at Down Syndrome Education International, currently Senior Research Fellow, Psychology, Australian Catholic University. Brisbane

Other speakers: 

Leading professionals from within the Department of Education and Training and the Catholic Education Office.

An essential two day conference for anyone working with a student with Down syndrome and suitable for educators working in all education sectors. Parents and carers are also welcome.

• Flyer and program details 

• Booking details and registrations are available now via the Down Syndrome NSW website

Early bird registration extended

DS NSW Education Conference 2017
    

23 and 24 March 2017

SYDNEY
     
Early bird registration
extended until 
28 February 2017

Keynote speakers:

Dr Rhonda Faragher - senior lecturer in mathematics education, Australian Catholic University. Brisbane 

Dr Kelly Burgoyne - formerly at Down Syndrome Education International, currently Senior Research Fellow, Psychology, Australian Catholic University. Brisbane

Other speakers: 

Leading professionals from within the Department of Education and Training and the Catholic Education Office.

An essential two day conference for anyone working with a student with Down syndrome and suitable for educators working in all education sectors. Parents and carers are also welcome.

• Flyer and program details 

• Booking details and registrations are available now via the Down Syndrome NSW website. 

• Early bird registration closes 28 February 2017

Down Syndrome NSW education conference 2017

 

     23 and 24 MARCH 2017

     SYDNEY





Keynote speakers:

Dr Rhonda Faragher - senior lecturer in mathematics education, Australian Catholic University. Brisbane 

Dr Kelly Burgoyne - formerly at Down Syndrome Education International, currently Senior Research Fellow, Psychology, Australian Catholic University. Brisbane

Other speakers: 

Leading professionals from within the Department of Education and Training and the Catholic Education Office.

An essential two day conference for anyone working with a student with Down syndrome and suitable for educators working in all education sectors. Parents and carers are also welcome.

• Flyer and program details 

• Booking details and registrations are available now via the Down Syndrome NSW website. Early bird registration closes 31 January 2017.

Embracing Success 2017: DS NSW education conference, early bird registration now open

 

23 and 24 MARCH 2017  

SMC Conference and Function Centre, Goulburn Street 

SYDNEY

 Keynote speakers:

Dr Rhonda Faragher - senior lecturer in mathematics education, Australian Catholic University. Brisbane 

Dr Kelly Burgoyne - formerly at Down Syndrome Education International, currently Senior Research Fellow, Psychology, Australian Catholic University. Brisbane

Other speakers: 

Leading professionals from within the Department of Education and Training and the Catholic Education Office.

An essential two day conference for anyone working with a student with Down syndrome and suitable for educators working in all education sectors. Parents and carers are also welcome.

• Flyer and program details 

• Booking details and early bird registrations are available now via the Down Syndrome NSW website. Early bird registration closes 31 January 2017.

Down Syndrome NSW 2017 education conference: save the date

EMBRACING SUCCESS - Breaking Barriers 

Thursday 23 and Friday 24 March 2017 

SMC Conference and Function Centre, Goulburn Street, Sydney 

Featuring Dr Rhonda Faragher, Dr Kelly Burgoyne (formerly of Down Syndrome Education International) and leading professionals from within the NSW Department of Education and Training and the Catholic Education Office, plus much more ... 

This is an essential 2 day conference for anyone working with a student with Down syndrome and suitable for educators working in all education sectors.
Parents and carers are also welcome.

Booking details and early bird registrations will be available shortly.

Endless Possibilities - Brisbane Education Conference 2017

Down Syndrome Association of Queensland has announced its 2017 education conference:

Endless Possibilities - Brisbane Education Conference 2017

8:00am - 3:30pm Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd March 2017

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

Registrations close Wednesday 22nd February 2017

An innovative conference for everyone living, working or supporting students with additional needs. 

Join us for exciting and motivating presentations from experienced and informative speakers currently working in a variety of fields with a diverse range of students. Together they will share their insights and ideas to help expand your understanding and provide you with new ideas, tools and resources that can be incorporated into your own educational context.

• Further information and bookings - open now

World Down Syndrome Congress 2022: Brisbane.

An exciting announcement from Down Syndrome international:

Following receipt of a number of excellent applications to host World Down Syndrome Congress (WDSC) 2021, the Board of Down Syndrome International (DSi) has agreed to revert to a 2 year cycle for the WDSC, with effect from 2020. 

There were compelling reasons to accept the proposals of Emirates Down Syndrome Association, in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Down Syndrome Australia, in the city of Brisbane, Australia. Following consultation with these parties,

WDSC 2020 will take place in Dubai and WDSC 2022 in Brisbane.

DSi looks forward to working with Emirates Down Syndrome Association and Down Syndrome Australia and further announcements will follow in due course.

• For further information about the World Down Syndrome Congress, please visit the DSi website.
• For information and to register for WDSC 2018 in Scotland, please visit this website
• You can also keep up with Down Syndrome International activities through the Facebook page.

Last days to book for 'Quality Living for Individauls and Families'

• Register now
• Program (download flyer)

Topics include -

• Individual quality living - principles, concepts and application
• Family quality living – issues for families
• Summary of recent research – recommendations for practice 

Opportunities for small group discussion surrounding

• Early childhood
• School aged issues
• Young adulthood – further education, employment
• Ageing and dementia

Conference program released

The program has been released for the two day conference Challenge, Change, Create to be hosted by NSW Council for Intellectual Disability, 14 - 15 September in Sydney.

Topics to be addressed include:

• supported decision making

• children

• the NDIS

• planning

• justice

• creating change

• health

• the ADHC transfer

• death and dying

• inclusion

• jobs

Registration is open

Program details for 'Quality Living for individuals and Families' seminar, 23 August, Sydney

• Register now
• Program (download flyer)

Canberra conference

• Click here for Down Syndrome NSW events

These links provide information about events run by other organisations that might be of interest to people with Down syndrome, their families, carers and professionals who support them 

• All current events listings 

Strengthening Communities - Making the Most of the NDIS
Imagine More's 2016 Conference will offer an opportunity to hear from international, interstate and local stories of what is possible when you make the most of the NDIS whilst strengthening communities.
Thursday 25th and Friday 26th August 2016 - Canberra

Quality Living for Individuals and Families: seminar

SMC Conference and Function Centre, 66 Goulburn St, SYDNEY

$155 Down Syndrome NSW members,  $175 non members

Register now!

Flyer

Down syndrome – Quality Living for Individuals and Families - A Lifespan Approach

 Down syndrome – Quality Living for Individuals 
and Families  - A Lifespan Approach

Dr Roy Brown and Dr Nancy Jokinen

Tuesday 23^rd August, 2016  9:00am – 4:00pm

SMC Conference and Function Centre, 66 Goulburn St, SYDNEY

$155 members,  $175 non members

Register now!

Flyer

Challenge, Change, Create: registration now open

Latest information on the NSW Council on Intellectual Disability 2016 annual conference:

• Preview of speakers
• Click here to download the registration form. 
• Find out more about the conference on the NSW CID blog here.

14-15 September 2016  -  Pyrmont

Dennis McGuire’s Mental Wellness seminar now available online!

In May this year Dennis McGuire visited Australia to deliver a series of seminars to families, health professionals and support workers on Mental Wellness and Healthy Living for People with Down Syndrome.

Uniquely placed to share his insights and learnings, Dennis McGuire is an internationally renowned behavioural expert, the co-founder of the Adult Down Syndrome Clinic of Chicago and co-author of Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome and The Guide to Good Health for Teens and Adults with Down Syndrome.

Down Syndrome NSW has received tremendously positive feedback about the Mental Wellness and Health Living seminars where Dennis McGuire shared his 30 plus years of experience, knowledge, wit and wisdom about creating a healthy and happy life for people with Down syndrome.

So we are delighted to bring you an online resource of Dennis McGuire delivering highlights from the seminar.

Featuring two, one-hour versions (we have also included the session for Adults with DS), the seminar includes:

• Common behavioural responses in people with DS 
• Promoting strengths and creative potential 
• Behavioural characteristics involving social skills 
• Promoting healthy self-esteem. 

This resource, created especially for Dennis McGuire’s Australian visit, will be an invaluable reference for years to come.

It is the next best thing to having been there!

Available for purchase online now

• Down Syndrome NSW Members - $75
• Non-members - $100 

Book now for 'Down syndrome – Quality Living for Individuals and Families - A Lifespan Approach'

IASSIDD (International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) is the first and only world-wide group dedicated to the scientific study of intellectual disability.

Following the IASSIDD congress in Melbourne, we have been able to secure from Canada the expertise of Dr Roy Brown, a clinical and educational psychologist and Professor Emeritus at the University of Calgary, and his colleague Dr Nancy Jokinen Assoc Professor at the School of Social work, University of Northern British Columbia. Both are established authors, presenters and have over 20 years of experience in quality living issues in people with Down syndrome.

Down syndrome – Quality Living for Individuals and Families 
- A Lifespan Approach

Presenters: Dr Roy Brown and Dr Nancy Jokinen

9:00am – 4:00pm Tuesday 23rd August, 2016

SMC Conference and Function Centre, 66 Goulburn St, SYDNEY

Cost: $155 members, $175 non members

Register now 

Topics include ...

• Individual quality living Principles, Concepts & Application 
• Family Quality Living – Issues for families 
• Summary of recent research – recommendations for practice 
• Opportunities for small group discussion surrounding 
• Early childhood 
• School aged issues 
• Young adulthood – further education, employment 
• Ageing and Dementia 

Further information and online registration

Latest additions to 'other events' page

• Click here for Down Syndrome NSW events

These links provide information about events run by other organisations that might be of interest to people with Down syndrome, their families, carers and professionals who support them 

• All current events listings 

Hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of Turkey, in Istanbul - Congress website

Exclusion and Embrace: Disability, Justice andSpirituality Conference 

Uniting Church - multi-faith Australasian Conference reflects a growing interest in issues of faith and meaning in the lived experience of disability. The Conference has the support of a wide number of organisations including the Jewish Christian Muslim Association (JCMA) and the Faith Communities Council of Victoria (FCCV). The Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania is providing the Conference Secretariat. Among the themes explored will be ethics, care, inclusion in faith communities, friendship, discrimination, love, justice, liberation.

21, 22 and 23 August 2016 - Melbourne

Down syndrome: Quality Living for Individuals and Families - A Lifespan Approach

IASSIDD (International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) is the first and only world-wide group dedicated to the scientific study of intellectual disability.

Following the IASSIDD congress in Melbourne, we have been able to secure from Canada the expertise of Dr Roy Brown, a clinical and educational psychologist and Professor Emeritus at the University of Calgary, and his colleague Dr Nancy Jokinen Assoc Professor at the School of Social work, University of Northern British Columbia. Both are established authors, presenters and have over 20 years of experience in quality living issues in people with Down syndrome.

Down syndrome – Quality Living for Individuals and Families 
- A Lifespan Approach

Presenters: Dr Roy Brown and Dr Nancy Jokinen

9:00am – 4:00pm Tuesday 23rd August, 2016

SMC Conference and Function Centre, 66 Goulburn St, SYDNEY

Cost: $155 members, $175 non members

Register now 

Topics include ...

• Individual quality living Principles, Concepts & Application 
• Family Quality Living – Issues for families 
• Summary of recent research – recommendations for practice 
• Opportunities for small group discussion surrounding 
• Early childhood 
• School aged issues 
• Young adulthood – further education, employment 
• Ageing and Dementia 

Further information and online registration

Weekly reminder to book for Dennis McGuire's seminars in May

Newcastle

Saturday 7 May

Menatal Wellness and Healthy Living for Adults with Down Syndrome

Families, carers, professionals

• Register online

Sydney

Monday 9 May

Getting Strong, Living Healthy

Adults with Down syndrome (accompanied by a support person)

• Register online

Sydney

Tuesday 10 May

Promoting strengths and mental wellbeing in siblings with Down syndrome
Siblings

• Register online

Sydney

Friday 13 May

Promoting strengths and mental well being in Adults with Down Syndrome: Lessons learned from the Adult Down Syndrome Center, Chicago

Professionals

• Register online

Sydney

Saturday 14 May

Promoting strengths and mental well being in Adults with Down Syndrome: Lessons learned from the Adult Down Syndrome Center, Chicago

Families, carers (support workers can attend with family at a discounted fee)

• Register online

Summary of dates, location for seminars with Dr Dennis McGuire

Summary of dates and venues for Dr Dennis McGuire's speaking tour in May, to give you an overview of the opportunities available:

Newcastle

Saturday 7 May

Menatal Wellness and Healthy Living for Adults with Down Syndrome

Families, carers, professionals

• Flyer
• Register online

Sydney

Monday 9 May

Getting Strong, Living Healthy

Adults with Down syndrome (accompanied by a support person)

• Flyer
• Register online

Sydney

Tuesday 10 May

Promoting strengths and mental wellbeing in siblings with Down syndrome
Siblings

• Flyer
• Register online

Sydney

Friday 13 May

Promoting strengths and mental well being in Adults with Down Syndrome: Lessons learned from the Adult Down Syndrome Center, Chicago

Professionals

• Flyer
• Register online

Sydney

Saturday 14 May

Promoting strengths and mental well being in Adults with Down Syndrome: Lessons learned from the Adult Down Syndrome Center, Chicago

Families, carers (support workers can attend with family at a discounted fee)

• Flyer
• Register online