55 episodes
Now And The Future Down Syndrome Queensland
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- Society & Culture
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.
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Mother’s Day – Life, Love & Challenges
This week we have a special Mother’s Day episode of the Now and the Future podcast and we are joined by the mums and grandmother of four young men with intellectual disability.
We chat about life, love, challenges and what makes them smile.
DSQ supports an inclusive environment for people with an intellectual disability which allows them to live their best lives.
It is important to respect the rights of parents to choose the development path that is best for their person.
DSQ is here to support them along the way.
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.
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Your Caring Way
On this episode of the Now and the Future podcast, we are joined by Breeanna Kars, the Business and Community Officer for Your Caring Way.
Your Caring Way is an innovative and unique program that helps unpaid carers reach their employment, study, volunteer and self employment goals.
We discuss with Breeanna what a carer is and why many carers inAustralia don’t identify as a carer, what the challenges are for carers to return to their vocational goals, how the Your Caring Way program can assist carers and how the program also supports employers.
To get in touch with the Your Caring Way program you can visit their website - To get in touch with the Your Caring Way program you can visit their website: yourcaringway.com.au
Call them on 1300 585 636 or email them on info@yourcaringway.com.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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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