Down Syndrome Australia thumbnail.
Down Syndrome Australia Logo

1300 344 954

We are the National peak organisation for people living with Down syndrome and their families

About us

We are the National peak organisation for people living with Down syndrome and their families.

People with Down syndrome are at the centre of all the work that we do.

We work with the Down Syndrome Advisory network to get their ideas and suggestions about our work.

We work to create change in social and public policy.

We want to make sure people understand the experiences of people with Down syndrome and their families. All our work is informed by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

We work together with state and territory organisations to achieve our vision.

Our Vision

People living with Down syndrome are valued and have full access to social and economic inclusion in order to achieve their full potential.

Our Values

We are committed to achieving our vision through demonstrating our values of:

  • Inclusion
  • Respect
  • Honesty
  • Empowering

Our collective purpose is leading change through the power of people with Down syndrome and the community.

Follow Us

Down Syndrome Australia

Down Syndrome Australia logo

Down Syndrome Australia is the national peak organisation for people with Down syndrome in Australia.

A map of Australia and the Down syndrome Australia logo

This means bringing together and working with the other Down syndrome associations around the country.

A man and woman stand next to each other

People with Down syndrome are at the centre of all the work we do.

Down syndrome Advisory network group photo

We work with the Down Syndrome Advisory Network (DSAN). This is a group of people with Down syndrome who give us their ideas and suggestions about our work.

A mother, father and daughter stand together outdoors

We want to make sure people understand the experiences of people with Down syndrome and their families.

A board meting with people sitting around a meeting table

Our work helps the government and the community to make changes that help people with Down syndrome.

United National logo

We use the United Nations Convention on the Right of Persons with Disabilities to guide us in our work. This tells us all about the rights of people with disabilities.

Get Social

Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons

Congratulations to our team members for their fantastic presentations at the Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability (ASID) 2025 Conference in Sydney last week!

The conference brought together people working to improve the lives of people with intellectual disability across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.Ana and Drew from the Learn and Lead Group (LLG) talked about the Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health and their work on the LLG. They invited the audience to share ideas on making healthcare more inclusive.Ellen shared her journey to becoming an Employment Ambassador.Alison from DSNSW spoke about the employment project in NSW.Lachie shared his employment journey.Great work, everyone!#ASID2025 #intellectualdisability #inclusion #DownSyndromeAustralia ... See MoreSee Less

20 hours ago
Congratulations to our team members for their fantastic presentations at the Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability (ASID) 2025 Conference in Sydney last week!

The conference brought together people working to improve the lives of people with intellectual disability across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

Ana and Drew from the Learn and Lead Group (LLG) talked about the Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health and their work on the LLG. They invited the audience to share ideas on making healthcare more inclusive.

Ellen shared her journey to becoming an Employment Ambassador.

Alison from DSNSW spoke about the employment project in NSW.

Lachie shared his employment journey.

Great work, everyone!

#ASID2025 #intellectualdisability #inclusion #DownSyndromeAustraliaImage attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

🎉The Supporting My Rights app is here!

This app helps people with Down syndrome and intellectual disability learn about their rights and use the NDIS with confidence. It also helps support workers understand and respect those rights.It's made by people with disability, for people with disability. Download it now:Apple: Google Play: Share it with your community and tell us what you think!#SupportingMyRights #disabilityadvocacy #NDIS #DownSyndromeAustralia ... See MoreSee Less

4 days ago

The Supporting My Rights app is here! 🎉

With the app, you can:– Learn about your rights and navigate the NDIS with confidence. – Help support workers understand and respect these rights. – Access Easy Read resources, videos and stories that make rights clear. The app has been co-designed and tested by people with Down syndrome and intellectual disability. It’s practical, easy to use and accessible for everyone.Download the app now:Apple: Google Play: Share it with your community, and let us know what you think!#SupportingMyRights #disabilityadvocacy #NDIS #DownSyndromeAustralia ... See MoreSee Less

4 days ago

Get In Touch

Down Syndrome Australia

Level 8, 805/220 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 

1300 344 954

info@downsyndrome.org.au

Media inquiries: media@downsyndrome.org.au

Pre-natal and New Families

1300 881 935

Contact your state or territory Down Syndrome Association to speak to a parent of a child with Down syndrome.

Send an enquiry

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

About us

We are the National peak organisation for people living with Down syndrome and their families

Find out more