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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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Check out this fantastic guide from Down Syndrome Australia :

A Guide for Employees (Easy Read) contains information to support people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities to get ready to find a job.With tools such as resume and cover letter writing, as well as interview prep, this guide provides key resources to assist individuals with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities with learning how to navigate the job recruitment process.Click on the link below to read!https://downsyndrome.org.au/wp-content/uploads/… ... See MoreSee Less

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We are hiring a Meeting Support Assistant to support some of our amazing staff.

This position is casual and will be providing practical support to staff to attend meetings. For more details see below.Applications close 5:00pm 27 February 2026.If you have any questions please contact Gemma.Share this with anyone you think would be a good fit! 😃 ... See MoreSee Less

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We are hiring a Meet

Dance Fitness is now being run by Cheryle Henry at the Southern Cross Club in Tuggeranong. Check out the flyer below for further details. ... See MoreSee Less

4 days ago

📍 Out and about on Thursday!

Gus, our Community Navigator, will be at the Mura Lanyon Youth and Community Centre on Thursday from 1:00pm - 5:00pm.Have questions about support for your child or family? Drop in for a friendly chat - everyone’s welcome! ... See MoreSee Less

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Get in Touch

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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