ACT Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability Association thumbnail.
ACT Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability Association Logo

(02) 6290 0656

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

Follow Us

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)

Get Social

Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons
It’s Charlotte’s

It’s Charlotte’s first day back at work after representing the ACT in the Special Olympics in Melbourne last week. I wonder if she will wear her medals all day? Congratulations Charlotte - we are all so proud of you! ... See MoreSee Less

5 days ago
View Comments likes love 169 Shares: 4 Comments: 22
Dont forget to buy t

Don't forget to buy tickets for our Halloween All Abilities Disco on Friday night. Tickets sales close on 29 Oct!Day 18 of celebrating World Down Syndrome Awareness month! We want to end this incredible month with a great party for all our members. Join us for Halloween night for a non-spooky all abilities disco!

There will be prizes for the Best Costume and Best Group Costume, so make sure to dress up with your friends and family.This is an all-ages event and is open to anyone wanting to have a fun time.🦇When: Friday 30th October 2026, 6:00pm - 8:00pm🎃Where: Majura Community Hall, 2 Rosevar Place, Dickson👻Cost: $10.00 per ticket or $20.00 for families (+ GST and Humanitix Booking fee, 100% of the booking fee goes towards a charitable cause chosen by Humanitix).Your ticket allows you to bring a support person at no cost. Group pricing is available upon request, please contact the office to organise.Included in the price of your ticket are light snacks for you and your support person.To attend please purchase your tickets by October 29th, 2026. As this is a family event, we are unable to provide individual support. Very limited supervision will be provided so it is essential that support people attend.Please ensure each participant has appropriate support/ supervision to have a wonderful and safe time!To attend click on the link provided - https://events.humanitix.com/all-abilities-hallowe…; ... See MoreSee Less

1 week ago
View Comments likes 3 Shares: 1 Comments: 0
Come and join us for

Come and join us for lunch at Grill'd in the Canberra City Centre. ACTDSID staff will be having a lunch there next Thursday 29th at 1:30pm to help raise votes for the Grill'd Local Matters program 🍔

ACT Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability are part of this month's Locals Matter program at Grill'd at the Canberra City; every burger you buy gives you an opportunity to vote for us. All the money we get from the Locals Matter program will go directly to helping us continue to host events, workshops and social events for our community,Every vote counts so make sure you get down to the city to grab a bite to eat! ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago
View Comments likes love 2 Shares: 2 Comments: 0
Due to the predicted

Due to the predicted wet weather on Sunday, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Step Up family picnic.

We hope everyone manages to keep dry this weekend and keep an eye on our socials for upcoming workshops and family activities. For those looking for an indoor activity on the day, at 12:45pm Sunday, Dendy's will be screening 'BOSS CAT' as a part of the Capital Film Festival. The story follows Sonja, a young woman with Down syndrome, who beings to lose her independence after her mother passes away and her grandmother steps in to look after her and her sister. You can get your tickets here: https://canberra.dendy.com.au/capital-film-festiva… ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago
View Comments likes sad 4 Shares: 1 Comments: 2
Load more

Get In Touch

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

Feedback and Complaints

admin@actdsid.org.au

Send an enquiry

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.