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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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🎉 Hello 2026! 🎉

Happy New Year from all of us at ACT Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability 💙As we step into a new year, we’re excited to keep advocating, supporting, and celebrating our amazing community - and continuing the work toward true inclusion for people with intellectual disability in all aspects of community.Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to another year of connection, impact, and big wins (and plenty of smiles) ahead ✨Let’s make 2026 a great one - together! ... See MoreSee Less

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🎉 Hello 2026! 🎉

Happy New Year from all of us at ACT Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability 💙

As we step into a new year, we’re excited to keep advocating, supporting, and celebrating our amazing community - and continuing the work toward true inclusion for people with intellectual disability in all aspects of community.

Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to another year of connection, impact, and big wins (and plenty of smiles) ahead ✨

Let’s make 2026 a great one - together!

Merry Christmas from all of us at ACT Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability!

Wishing our wonderful community a joyful, safe, and relaxing Christmas Day. We hope it’s filled with love, laughter, and special moments with family and friends Thank you for your ongoing support throughout the year. Stay safe, take care, and enjoy the celebrations. ... See MoreSee Less

1 week ago
Merry Christmas from all of us at ACT Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability!

Wishing our wonderful community a joyful, safe, and relaxing Christmas Day. We hope it’s filled with love, laughter, and special moments with family and friends 

Thank you for your ongoing support throughout the year. 

Stay safe, take care, and enjoy the celebrations.

The Disability Support Pension (DSP) needs to work for workers! People with disability need to be able earn a liveable wage and not run the risk of losing their DSP as a safety net! ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago

🎄 Office Christmas Shutdown 🎄

That’s a wrap for 2025! Our office is officially signing off, swapping emails for festive treats, and recharging for the new year.We’ll be closed from 4.00pm 19th December 2025, and will be back in the office refreshed, re-energised, and ready to go on 5th January 2026.Thank you for an amazing year - we wish everyone a safe, happy, and joyful holiday season. See you in the new year! 🎅✨ ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago
🎄 Office Christmas Shutdown 🎄

That’s a wrap for 2025! Our office is officially signing off, swapping emails for festive treats, and recharging for the new year.

We’ll be closed from 4.00pm 19th December 2025, and will be back in the office refreshed, re-energised, and ready to go on 5th January 2026.

Thank you for an amazing year - we wish everyone a safe, happy, and joyful holiday season. See you in the new year! 🎅✨

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@actdsa.org.au
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 4.00pm

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