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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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As June 30 approaches, there's no better time to give back to your community.

ACT Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability supports people with intellectual disability and their families through vital programs and services.💙 Your EOFY donation is 100% tax-deductible and helps build inclusive, empowered communities.✅ Donations over $2 are tax deductible.✅ Direct local impact.✅ A stronger, more inclusive future.👉 Donate before EOFY: https://mycause.com.au/charity/16025/… #EOFYGiving #DisabilitySupport #StrongerTogether #taxdeductible ... See MoreSee Less

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As June 30 approache

Don't miss out on the Big Meeting!

Returning for the final time, the Big Meeting is a conference event led by people with disability, for the social and sexual safety of people with disability. Hosted by SHFPACT (Sexual Health & Family Planning ACT) and Safer Me, Safer You.Help celebrate the conclusion of the Safer Me Safer You Project with an incredible line-up including Natale Wade, Associate Commissioner and Chief Legal Counsel at NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, Heidi La Paglia, performers, panel discussion and more!Free and live-streamed. Tickets: Spots are still available to attend via online. We hope to see you there! ... See MoreSee Less

1 week ago
Dont miss out on the

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 is only for ACT residents. 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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ACTDSID are starting

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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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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