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

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World Down Syndrome Congress 2024

Join us for this exciting event held in Brisbane, Australia!

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Overview

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.

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

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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.

Down Syndrome Australia

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

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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🎉 How will you celebrate World Down Syndrome Day this Thursday?

World Down Syndrome Day is a wonderful time to celebrate amazing people with Down syndrome all over the world. It's a chance to reflect on our progress and feel inspired to do even more. Let's create a future where everyone feels accepted and valued.Here's how you can join in:Find a nearby event: Keep an eye on your local Down syndrome group's social media for information on events happening near you. It's a great way to meet new friends and have fun!Take part in "Lots of Socks": On March 21st, wear your brightest socks to show your support and spread the message of acceptance. Lots of Socks is all about celebrating our differences and what makes each of us unique. Just like people, socks come in all shapes, sizes and designs. Ask your school or workplace to join in too! Learn more: Don't forget to share your photos on social media during your WDSD celebrations using the #celebrateWDSD hashtag!#WorldDownSyndromeDay #WDSD2024 #LotsOfSocks #CelebrateWDSD 🧦🌈 ... See MoreSee Less

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🎉 How will you celebrate World Down Syndrome Day this Thursday?

World Down Syndrome Day is a wonderful time to celebrate amazing people with Down syndrome all over the world. Its a chance to reflect on our progress and feel inspired to do even more. Lets create a future where everyone feels accepted and valued.

Heres how you can join in:

Find a nearby event: Keep an eye on your local Down syndrome groups social media for information on events happening near you. Its a great way to meet new friends and have fun!

Take part in Lots of Socks: On March 21st, wear your brightest socks to show your support and spread the message of acceptance. Lots of Socks is all about celebrating our differences and what makes each of us unique. Just like people, socks come in all shapes, sizes and designs. Ask your school or workplace to join in too! Learn more: https://buff.ly/4bQCi2o 

Dont forget to share your photos on social media during your WDSD celebrations using the #celebrateWDSD hashtag!

#WorldDownSyndromeDay #WDSD2024 #LotsOfSocks #CelebrateWDSD 🧦🌈

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Lovely photo

Congratulations to Naomi Lake, a health ambassador for Down Syndrome Australia. She's been invited to speak at the UN in New York for the 13th World Down Syndrome Day Conference next week.

This year's theme is Health Equity, something Naomi knows a lot about. As a passionate advocate, she'll talk about her experiences as a health ambassador and as a member of the Roadmap Implementation Governance Group (RIGG). Naomi, your hard work makes us proud! Good luck with your presentations, and have a great time at this amazing event!Australian Government Department of Social Services Find out more: ... #WorldDownSyndromeDay #HealthEquity #EndTheStereotypes ... See MoreSee Less

3 days ago
Congratulations to Naomi Lake, a health ambassador for Down Syndrome Australia. Shes been invited to speak at the UN in New York for the 13th World Down Syndrome Day Conference next week. 

This years theme is Health Equity, something Naomi knows a lot about. As a passionate advocate, shell talk about her experiences as a health ambassador and as a member of the Roadmap Implementation Governance Group (RIGG). 

Naomi, your hard work makes us proud! Good luck with your presentations, and have a great time at this amazing event!

Australian Government Department of Social Services 

Find out more: https://buff.ly/3ICHJo9... 

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Congratulations Naomi. I know you will enlighten them about how health equity can be achieved.

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We are delighted to support the CoorDown international awareness campaign for #WorldDownSyndromeDay 2024!

Check out the campaign and share your thoughts in the comments below. Together, let's break stereotypes and celebrate inclusion this World Down Syndrome Day!#AssumeThatICan #WDSD24 #WorldDownSyndromeDay #EndTheStereotypes ... See MoreSee Less

4 days ago

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Such a powerful video and message! 💛

Brilliant message.

Greetings from Timor-Leste. We are working with persons with disabilities and most of our students are down syndrome. We are happy to learn from you experience. Thank you

I think that this Coordown Video has the Power to tells it like it is in away that a lot of meaning to it. Because I just love the egnery that it has, the one thing that I could say is if I was to rate this Coordown Video from a scale of 1 to 10, and I can honestly say that I would give it a 10 because this is what real inclusion look like, as this Coordown Video is a real Insarational one to watch I just would like to say congratulations for Stepping up to Something like this that is so very worth it. Claire Mitchell

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🎉💪 Get ready to cheer for Down Syndrome Queensland member Andre "The Hulk" Rivett! He's representing Australia at the Trisome Games in Antalya, Türkiye next week.

Andre's competing in shot-put, discus and javelin. He's the only Australian in these events. Let's give him our best wishes! Show your support for Andre in the comments below. Go, Andre! #inclusion #inclusionaustralia #inclusionforall #Inclusionmatters #InclusiveCommunity #InclusiveOpportunities #downsyndrome #DownSyndromeAwareness #downsyndromeaus ... See MoreSee Less

5 days ago

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Woohoo - Let's go Andre Rivett! 🙌

Fantastic 👏👏👏 go Andre

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Down Syndrome Australia

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

1300 344 954

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