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ACT Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability Association leads the way in building an inclusive community for people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities.

Overview

ACT Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability aims to improve the quality of life for people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities by providing support and information to their families, carers, schools, employers and other organisations.

ACT Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability also aims to increase awareness of the abilities and needs of people with Down syndrome and intellectual disability through our programs, events and activities.

ACT Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability actively works within the community to assist in the removal of barriers for people with a disability to access mainstream services.

Name Change

You may have previously known us as ACT Down Syndrome Association. We are currently in the process of changing our name and logo to ACT Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability Association. You can read more about the transition here: ACT Down Syndrome Association Announces Name Change – Down Syndrome Australia

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Our Vision

ACT Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability leads the way in building an inclusive community for people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities.

Our Mission

ACT Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability works with individuals and families through lifelong engagement to enable them to reach their full potential as active and contributing members of the wider community.

ACT Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability collaborates and builds relationships with business, government and community organisations to create better outcomes for all of society.

Our Reports

2020-2025 Strategic Plan (UNDER REVIEW)

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📍 Out and about on Thursday!

Gus, our Community Navigator, will be at the Mura Lanyon Youth and Community Centre on Thursday from 1pm-5pm.Have any disability related questions about support for your child or family? Drop in for a friendly chat - everyone’s welcome! ... See MoreSee Less

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Celebrate by helping us raise $5,000 to support Canberrans in need.This is the perfect time to give where we live through the Canberra Day Appeal—every $1 donated becomes $2 for the first $2,500 (so $2.5k turns into $5k!).Come on Canberra, let's make today count! Donate at https://canberra-day-appeal-2026.raiselysite.com/o…#HandsUp4CBR #CanberraDayAppeal2026 #GiveWhereWeLive ... See MoreSee Less

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Happy Canberra Day!

Just 24 hours until Canberra Day!

Please support us with a donation and help us raise $5,000.Your gift during the Canberra Day Appeal gives where we live—every $1 becomes $2 for the first $2,500 (so $2.5k turns into $5k!).Donate today at https://canberra-day-appeal-2026.raiselysite.com/o…#HandsUp4CBR #CanberraDayAppeal2026 #GiveWhereWeLive ... See MoreSee Less

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I hope you're all looking forward our special screening of GOAT for World Down Syndrome Day 🏀

Make sure you're wearing bright and odd socks on the day for 'Lots of Socks'. Let's fill up the cinema with colours and smiles🧦Tickets sales close 19/03/2026Lucky door prize of 2 x Family tickets (4 tickets each) to be won on the day!https://events.humanitix.com/world-down-syndrome-d…. ... See MoreSee Less

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Street address: Building 2, Level 1, Pearce Community Centre, Collett Place, Pearce ACT 2607
Postal address: Pearce Community Centre, Collett Place, Pearce ACT 2607

If you are visiting us in person, we are located next to KidSafe.

Phone: 02 6290 0656
Email: admin@actdsid.org.au
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 4.00pm

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admin@actdsid.org.au

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