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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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Good Things Foundation Australia and Down Syndrome Australia are looking for new Digital Champions!

Digital Champions are paid for their work and are located all across Australia, this means you can work from anywhere!For more information about what the job is and how you can apply please check out the post below!With Down Syndrome Australia, we are looking for our next Digital Champions who will help us close the digital divide. The Champions will learn and be trained to present and support community groups on how to be safer and more confident online. The group’s work involves: -Having a say on the work of the Program-Supporting people with intellectual disability involved in the Digital Champion Program -Support other people with intellectual disability-Help peers and community groups to understand digital safety. Learn more about this opportunity and apply now 👉 https://downsyndrome.org.au/national/about-us/…; ... See MoreSee Less

5 days ago
Good Things Foundation Australia and Down Syndrome Australia are looking for new Digital Champions!

Digital Champions are paid for their work and are located all across Australia, this means you can work from anywhere!

For more information about what the job is and how you can apply please check out the post below!

Have you had a pathology test in the past 12 months?

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care and Health Care Consumers' Association Inc want to hear about your experience.Join an online focus group to share your thoughts and help shape new National Pathology Standards that aim to improve the safety and quality of pathology services. Adults (18+) who've used a pathology service in the last 6-12 months and carers are welcome to joinDate: Monday 1st December 2025Time: 1:00-2:30pm (online via Teams)Participants will receive a $100 gift voucher for their time.Register your interest here: https://members.hcca.org.au/civicrm/mailing/… ... See MoreSee Less

6 days ago
Have you had a pathology test in the past 12 months?

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care and Health Care Consumers Association Inc want to hear about your experience.

Join an online focus group to share your thoughts and help shape new National Pathology Standards that aim to improve the safety and quality of pathology services. Adults (18+) whove used a pathology service in the last 6-12 months and carers are welcome to join

Date: Monday 1st December 2025
Time: 1:00-2:30pm  (online via Teams)
Participants will receive a $100 gift voucher for their time.

Register your interest here: https://members.hcca.org.au/civicrm/mailing/url/?u=2502&qid=34372

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6 days ago
✨ GOOD NEWS – TRIVIA TICKETS EXTENDED! 🎉

Missed out on getting your ticket? Don’t panic – you’ve got 24 more hours!

🕔 Ticket sales now close 5:00pm tomorrow
🎟️ If you forgot to grab yours, this is your chance – jump on it now before they’re gone for good!

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Recently, Kura joined an Inclusion Australia working group, developing a Self Advocacy Knowledge Hub for all people with intellectual disability across Australia.

While this was the last meeting before Christmas this year, Kura will continue to meet with the group next year to share his thoughts as a young advocate from the ACT. Keep up the good work Kura! ... See MoreSee Less

6 days ago
Recently, Kura joined an Inclusion Australia working group, developing a Self Advocacy Knowledge Hub for all people with intellectual disability across Australia. 

While this was the last meeting before Christmas this year, Kura will continue to meet with the group next year to share his thoughts as a young advocate from the ACT. 

Keep up the good work Kura!

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

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