offers What Down Syndrome Victoria offers

Personal support for parents, especially when a new baby is born. Established Peer Support networks around Victoria, including Blokes Groups and Club 21 a peer support group for adults with Down syndrome. Adult support and information for people with Down syndrome, their families and various support organisations. Information for parents, families, professionals, students and other interested people. A quarterly journal Voice, pamphlets, information packs, booklets etc. Information workshops and conferences covering a wide range of topics. Speakers to schools, hospitals and other interested groups wanting to know more about Down syndrome. Encouragement of and keeping up-to-date with current research, both medical and educational. An Education Support Service to provide educational programs and strategies for mainstream schools who have a student with Down syndrome in the classroom. Representation of the needs of people with Down syndrome to Government and community areas. A staffed office offering personal assistance and information. Library facilities for members including books, DVDs, kits, journals, etc. Access to world-wide information through international journals and the internet. Website www.downsyndromevictoria.org.au

DSV, a not-for-profit group, was established by interested parents in 1978. We provide support, encouragement, information and resources to families and the community. whole-ofWe are a whole-of-life service!

Last updated May 2011

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