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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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ACTDSID are starting a new Advisory panel.

We want our members to be more involved in our work. The Advisory Panel is for people with Down syndrome or an intellectual disability. The Advisory Panel will help us with:- Advocacy work- Give us advice on projects, documents and ideas- Share your experiences and feedback - Attend workshops and meetingsThis will be paid casual work. This means there will be no set hours. If you would like to be more involved with our work, please let us know by Friday 3 July 2026:You can let us know you are interested by: Calling our Office on 02 6290 0656Or emailing us at: sdm@actdsid.org.au ... See MoreSee Less

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Charlotte has a fantastic week in New York at COSP. She met wonderful advocates from around the world and worked alongside the amazing Australian contingent. Here are just a few of the photos from the week!

We would like to thank the Australian Human Rights Commission for supporting Charlotte’s participation at COSP this year. ... See MoreSee Less

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While supporting Charlotte at COSP in New York, our CEO Shannon was given the opportunity to address the United Nations General Forum. She spoke about proposed NDIS legislative changes and the impact these changes will have on people with disability in Australia. ... See MoreSee Less

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Charlotte’s next speaking engagement at the UN in New York was a presentation on behalf of Down Syndrome International. She spoke about human rights based care and support systems at an event called “Operationalising Care and Support Systems, Accelerating Action for the 2030 Agenda and Beyond” led by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

The room was full of government officials and NGO representatives from around the world. Charlotte did a terrific job and spoke with emotion and confidence. Thank you to Down Syndrome International for giving Charlotte this opportunity and we look forward to working with you in the future! ... 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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