Notice Board
DONATE A CAR
DSAQ has become one of DONATE A CAR's chosen charities. If you are trying to free yourself of an old car, motorbike, boat, bus, trailor, truck, jet ski or artwork you can visit the DONATE A CAR website and select the Down Syndrome Association as your charity of choice to receive the funds generated by your item. Visit their website now for more details: http://www.donateacar.com.au
ENJO Fundraising Offer
You can now purchase an Enjo mop for a discounted rate of $199.00 and 10% is donated to DSAQ! Contact Meg Angliss, ENJO Consultant 420612, on 3862 3363 or 0411 893 346 to order now! Website www.enjo.com.au.
BOOK PROJECT: NOW I SEE
Submissions are being sought from parents who have a child with Down syndrome and who are keen to write about their experiences, to be compiled into a book. The book is aimed at raising awareness about life today for children with Down syndrome and their parents. PLEASE NOTE: Deadline has been extended. More information: www.nowisee.com.au
DSAQ Media Release and Copyright Form
If you would like to send photos through to DSAQ for the digest or other publications please also fill in and include this form.
DSAQ Partners with Riverside Lions
Over a number of years the Riverside Lions Club have supported DSAQ at functions including World Down Syndrome Day, Buddy Walk and our Christmas Party. We are now looking to show our support of their organisation through a more formal partnership. If you are interested in finding out more about the Lions and what they do in the community please follow the link provided here: Riverside Lions Club.
Siblings on Livewire
Siblings between the ages of 10 to 21 years have a great opportunity to connect and unwind within a supportive online environment. Livewire provides a free and safe online community for siblings of people with serious illness and disabilities. Livewire works with the Australian Federal Police to ensure that the website, the sign up processes, chat host and volunteer training are optimised to keep members safe. For more information go to: www.livewire.org.au/siblings
Down Syndrome Awards & Gala Ball Photographs
Photos from the 2009 Down Syndrome Awards & Gala Ball can be viewed online and purchased through DSAQ. Photos are proudly brought to you by Morgan Featherstone and Mark Surman. The below link will take you to the Down Syndrome Association of Queensland Facebook page. Existing members of facebook can log in and view photos straight away. If you have not created an account it is quick and easy - just follow the prompts (if you have any trouble please phone the office).
http://www.facebook.com/photo_search.php?oid=151187316614&view=user#/group.php?gid=151187316614
Everyday Fundraising
DSAQ are partnering with Onegroup as a new way for members, friends and family to contribute to our fundraising efforts by simply making everyday household purchases differently. http://downsyndrome.mionegroup.com
DSAQ MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE FROM THE OFFICE
Hannah’s Christmas Gift by Bruce Sullivan
Bruce Sullivan, is an internationally known keynote speaker, relationship specialist and author. Bruce is currently a director of six companies, a husband for twenty-two years and father of two children Declan and Hannah. His unique understanding of how we relate to one another in the workplace and at home, combined with his practical experience in the worlds of sport, business and the community, is what sets his work apart and gives a very practical and timely insight into the human side of the corporate environment. Hannah’s Christmas Gift is a story about your life and the choices you make! $10.00 from every book sold will be donated to the Down Syndrome Association in your nominated State or Country. $60, 000 has already been raised by the sales of the book. If you would like to purchase your copy or learn more about Bruce please visit http://www.brucesullivan.com or http://www.hannah’schristmasgift.com.au
Little Jems Playgroup
Little Jems Playgroup is run for children who have a disability. Any disability is welcome from birth until they begin school. We meet monthly. Our meeting dates are below.
9:30 am until lunch time 15 Mott Crescent, Toowoomba
46349900 or 0438327984
Contact - Toni Mitchell
Our details are:
Little Jems Playgroup
Cost - $20 annual fee, a plate of food to share each playgroup.