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The Now And The Future podcast is an exciting way of sharing stories of Down Syndrome Queensland members, as well as opportunities, challenges and provide support and expert advice for the Down Syndrome community.
Down Syndrome Queensland’s vision is to support, advocate for and empower people with Down Syndrome to take their rightful places as valuable and contributing members of their community, both now and into the future.

Now And The Future Down Syndrome Queensland

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The Now And The Future podcast is an exciting way of sharing stories of Down Syndrome Queensland members, as well as opportunities, challenges and provide support and expert advice for the Down Syndrome community.
Down Syndrome Queensland’s vision is to support, advocate for and empower people with Down Syndrome to take their rightful places as valuable and contributing members of their community, both now and into the future.

    World Down Syndrome Day

    World Down Syndrome Day

    In today’s episode we catch up with Ruth Faragher, Queensland Down Syndrome Advisory Network member and member of the World Down Syndrome Congress organising committee.
    We're also joined by Darryl Steff, the CEO of Down Syndrome Australia and father of a child with Down syndrome.
    During these conversations we hear Ruth and Darryl's stories about living with Down syndrome and what we can look forward to at the upcoming World Down Syndrome Congress in Brisbane from 9–12 July 2024.
    This podcast is a production of Down Syndrome Queensland.
    If you have a question, would like more information on any of our episodes, or have suggestions for future topics, send us an email - engagement@downsyndrome.qld.org.au.
    For more information please visit the DSQ website, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
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    To find out more about volunteering, or to support the work of Down Syndrome Queensland, go to downsyndrome.org.au/qld

    • 35 min
    A Woman of Strength: Gillian Gehrke ’s Journey

    A Woman of Strength: Gillian Gehrke ’s Journey

    To recognise International Women’s Day and its theme of inspiring inclusion, we're joined by the amazing, Gillian Gehrke.
    A woman, a mother, and a strong advocate, Gillian brings a unique perspective as she champions inclusivity and understanding, all while navigating life with Mosaic Down syndrome.
    You can also find Gillian Gehrke at the upcoming World Down Syndrome Congress in Brisbane, or listen to our other episode dedicated to unpacking mosaic Down syndrome with Gillian.
    To find out about what supports are available to you, contact the following organisations:
    Down Syndrome QueenslandDown Syndrome AustraliaInternational Mosaic Down Syndrome Association
    This podcast is a production of Down Syndrome Queensland.
    If you have a question, would like more information on any of our episodes, or have suggestions for future topics, send us an email - engagement@downsyndrome.qld.org.au.
    For more information please visit the DSQ website, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
    Mentioned in this episode:
    To find out more about volunteering, or to support the work of Down Syndrome Queensland, go to downsyndrome.org.au/qld

    • 29 min
    Music Therapy & The Together Red Choir

    Music Therapy & The Together Red Choir

    The Together Red Choir Program is a chance to share your love of music with others, while working on social skills, communication, leadership, self-esteem, and friendships.
    This is all done through singing, song sharing, songwriting, dance/movement and so many more creative activities.
    The Music Therapy Program is fun and developmentally stimulating program for children up to 5 years old, facilitated by a registered music therapist.
    The aim of the program is to enhance early childhood development (communication, cognition, motor planning, sensory processing and integration and social development), nurture relationships between parent and child through musical play and give parents hands-on ideas for using music at home to stimulate, calm and interact with their baby or child.
    In this episode we hear from Programs Manager, Teagan Cossor for an overview of DSQ’s Choir and Music Therapy Program, and what they aim to achieve in our community.
    We will also hear from Kate Fletcher-Becroft of Music Beat who delivers the programs, and some participants on the benefits these programs, why there is such a need for them and why they choose to participate.
    Find out more about the Together Red Choir.
    For more information on DSQ’s Programs and how you can become involved, please contact Teagan Cossor on (07) 3356 6655 or email tcossor@downsyndromeqld.org.au
    This podcast is a production of Down Syndrome Queensland.
    If you have a question, would like more information on any of our episodes, or have suggestions for future topics, send us an email - engagement@downsyndrome.qld.org.au.
    For more information please visit the DSQ website, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
    Mentioned in this episode:
    To find out more about volunteering, or to support the work of Down Syndrome Queensland, go to downsyndrome.org.au/qld

    • 49 min
    Housing Options for People With Intellectual Disability

    Housing Options for People With Intellectual Disability

    On this episode of the Now and the Future Podcast we discuss housing options for people with intellectual disability.
    We will discuss making housing decisions, mainstream housing options and how the NDIS can support a person with intellectual disability to meet their housing goals.
    This podcast is an audio version of a workshop developed with funding from the Australian Government Information Linkages and Capacity Building program.
    If you wanted more information about housing or wanted to access the workbook that accompanies this workshop, please get in touch with DSQ on (07) 3356 6655 or by emailing office@downsyndromeqld.org.au
    Links to the videos and resources we discussed in this podcast:
    NDIS Home and Living Supporting Evidence Form
    My housing preferences tool from Summer Foundation
    NDIS Home and Living Options
    NDIS Home Modifications
    What is Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)
    Supported Independent Living (SIL)
    IndividualisedLiving Options (ILO)
    Further Resources:
    Down Syndrome Australia Resources
    Summer Foundation
    Livable Housing Australia
    Project Independence
    The Housing Hub
    Go Nest
    Liverty Housing
    My Supports
    This podcast is a production of Down Syndrome Queensland.
    If you have a question, would like more information on any of our episodes, or have suggestions for future topics, send us an email - engagement@downsyndrome.qld.org.au.
    For more information please visit the DSQ website, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
    Mentioned in this episode:
    To find out more about volunteering, or to...

    • 24 min
    A Positive Start to the School Year

    A Positive Start to the School Year

    The start of the new school year or kindergarten year can be both an exciting time, but also a potentially challenging time, particularly for young people with Down syndrome and/or another intellectual disability, as they adjust to new people, places, activities, and expectations.
    This episode features the DSQ Education Team sharing advice for a positive start to the school or kindergarten year, with ten tips for teachers, followed by ten tips for families.
    Visit DSQ's Education Services page for more information about the services we provide and how we can support your school or kindergarten.
    Email DSQ for details about our upcoming professional development event; DSQ’s Inclusive Unit Planning Workshop for Educators.
    Find out more about Down Syndrome Australia’s Education Toolkit that was mentioned in the podcast.
    DSQ’s Education Services are proudly supported by the Queensland Government.
    This podcast is a production of Down Syndrome Queensland.
    If you have a question, would like more information on any of our episodes, or have suggestions for future topics, send us an email - engagement@downsyndrome.qld.org.au.
    For more information please visit the DSQ website, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
    Mentioned in this episode:
    To find out more about volunteering, or to support the work of Down Syndrome Queensland, go to downsyndrome.org.au/qld
    Mentioned in this episode:
    To find out more about volunteering, or to support the work of Down Syndrome Queensland, go to downsyndrome.org.au/qld

    • 18 min
    Disability Action Week and International Day of People with Disability

    Disability Action Week and International Day of People with Disability

    This year we celebrate Disability Action Week in Queensland from November 25th until December 3rd.
    This week culminates on International Day of People with Disability which is held on December 2nd.
    Each year in Disability Action Week the Queensland Government sets out a theme. This year’s theme is “access ignites: it’s good for business”.
    This theme encourages employers to think about ways that they can increase their profits by recruiting and retaining staff with disability, but also by making their businesses more accessible to people with disability.
    In this podcast we discuss how employing a person with an intellectual disability is good for business, and we hear from people with disability about their experiences working in their long term jobs
    .If you wanted to listen to more podcasts about employment for people with intellectual disability, the Now and the Future Podcast have several that you can explore. You can explore our back catalogue to find those.
    If you are an employer who is interested in employing a person with an intellectual disability, or if you just want to discuss how employing a person with an intellectual disability can be beneficial for your business, please get in touch with Down Syndrome Queensland to hear about how we can help you.
    This podcast is a production of Down Syndrome Queensland.
    If you have a question, would like more information on any of our episodes, or have suggestions for future topics, send us an email - engagement@downsyndrome.qld.org.au.
    For more information please visit the DSQ website, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
    Mentioned in this episode:
    To find out more about volunteering, or to support the work of Down Syndrome Queensland, go to downsyndrome.org.au/qld

    • 26 min

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