Thank You to Our Supporters in 2025
Down Syndrome Australia is grateful for the support of our members, funders, partners and supporters who enable us to do our work. We’re also thrilled to be members of international organisations who do great work in disability advocacy around the world.
We also want to express our heartfelt thanks to our donors, volunteers, and staff. Your efforts mean DSA actively supports and advocates for our community.
Funders
Thank you to the Sherry Hogan Foundation for your support to deliver projects that build the capacity of leaders in the Down syndrome community.
We also wish to thank the Department of Health, Disability and Aging, Department of Social Services, NDIS, and the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission for their support.
Members
Thank you to our members across Australia who deliver critical services and support in their local community. DSA is proud to partner with them on key projects such as Information For Life and Employment Connections.
- ACT Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability
- Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability QLD
- Down Syndrome TAS
- Down Syndrome WA
- Down Syndrome VIC
- South Australia Information Service
DSA is also pleased to partner with Down Syndrome NSW on key projects including Information For Life and the Employment Connections Service.
Partners and Supporters
Down Syndrome Australia is proud to be part of the consortium for the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health.
Down Syndrome Australia has partnered with the Australian Coalition
for Inclusive Education (ACIE) to advance inclusive education and ensure all learners are welcomed and supported in regular classrooms.
With support from nib foundation, Down Syndrome Australia will develop accessible resources to support health equity in ageing for people with Down syndrome.
We are thrilled to have the support of Scrapheap Adventure Ride – where thousands of scrappers have raised over $1,100,000 for the Down syndrome community over the last 14 years.
Thank you to Kmart who have worked with us to develop Down syndrome dolls for their stores that reflect our community, as well as providing generous support.
DSA has been proud to partner with Good Things Australia to develop and deliver projects to support improve digital access and safety.
Thank you to Tourism and Events Queensland for your support with World Down Syndrome Congress 2024.
Thank you to Brisbane Australia for your support with World Down Syndrome Congress 2024.
Memberships
DSA is proud to be a member of Down Syndrome International and Inclusion International who work across the world to advocate for the rights of people with disability. DSA is also a member of the Asia Pacific Down Syndrome Federation, Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS), Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO), and the Australian Disability Network. By being members of other organisations DSA can partner with like-minded organisations to pursue our mission and vision.
Our Patron
Down Syndrome Australia thanks Governor-General, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, for being our patron.
Volunteers and Staff
Finally, a thank you to our terrific volunteers and staff, including the
- Accessible Communications team