{"id":36,"date":"2020-03-03T12:33:06","date_gmt":"2020-03-03T01:33:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/testnational\/?page_id=36"},"modified":"2022-03-11T17:11:07","modified_gmt":"2022-03-11T06:11:07","slug":"get-involved","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/get-involved\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Involved"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get involved and support our work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Down Syndrome Australia works alongside the State and Territory Associations to make sure people with Down syndrome have every opportunity to reach their life goals. We rely on your support to fulfil our mission.&nbsp; There are many ways you can get involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:67%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Donate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Down Syndrome Australia depends on donations to support our advocacy work on behalf of people with Down syndrome and their families.&nbsp; We are grateful for your support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background no-border-radius\" href=\"https:\/\/donate.mycause.com.au\/charity\/40037\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donate Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/donate.mycause.com.au\/charity\/40037\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_666399415-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Donate\" class=\"wp-image-167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_666399415-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_666399415-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Donate Now<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"accordion-block\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"col-12\">\n            <h2 class=\"accordion-block-heading block-heading\">Details<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-12\">\n            <div id=\"accordionBlock\" class=\"accordion-wrapper\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"accordion-heading collapsed\" role=\"button\" id=\"accordionHeading1\"\n                            data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\">\n                            <button class=\"accordion-btn btn btn-block d-flex align-items-baseline py-2 px-4 text-left collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\">\n                                Debit\n                                <span class=\"accordion-icon ml-auto\"><\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"collapse1\" class=\"collapse accordion-content px-4 pb-4\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"accordionHeading1\" data-parent=\"#accordionBlock\">\n                            <p>Please quote your name in the description when donating by direct debit<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Acc Name<\/strong>: Down Syndrome Australia<\/li>\n<li><strong>BSB No<\/strong>: 033 048<\/li>\n<li><strong>Acc No<\/strong>: 40-4216<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"accordion-heading collapsed\" role=\"button\" id=\"accordionHeading2\"\n                            data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse2\">\n                            <button class=\"accordion-btn btn btn-block d-flex align-items-baseline py-2 px-4 text-left collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse2\">\n                                Cheque\n                                <span class=\"accordion-icon ml-auto\"><\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"collapse2\" class=\"collapse accordion-content px-4 pb-4\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"accordionHeading2\" data-parent=\"#accordionBlock\">\n                            <p>Down Syndrome Australia, 552 Victoria Street, Melbourne, VIC 3067<\/p>\n\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leave a Bequest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The generous donations we receive through\nbequests or gifts-in-lieu helps to ensure the ongoing sustainability of our\norganisation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Donation envelopes are available on request and for assistance\nin how to leave a bequest, please contact\nus directly.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/grassy-field-with-flowers-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Grassy field with flowers\" class=\"wp-image-2560\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Participate in events or fundraise for us!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Association members and community are\nencouraged to participate in fundraising events. Funds raised in this way directly\nassist us in our work to provide the best possible life outcomes for people\nwith Down syndrome and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find out more on our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/news-events\/#\/events\">events page<\/a>&nbsp;and join in the fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background no-border-radius\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/news-events\/#\/events\">Events Page<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/step-up-brightstars-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Step Up for Down syndrome bright stars\" class=\"wp-image-2481\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Partner with us or become a Sponsor!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Down Syndrome Australia has a range of opportunities for organisations who may wish to sup-port our work and programs. Please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:info@downsyndrome.org.au\">info@downsyndrome.org.au<\/a> to discuss partnerships or sponsorship opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background no-border-radius\" href=\"mailto:info@downsyndrome.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join your state association<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The national\nassociations have come together to represent and progress the needs, interests\nand aspirations of people with Down syndrome and those who support them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/about-us\/contact-us\/\">Get in touch with your local Down syndrome association<\/a>&nbsp;and join to enjoy the benefits!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background no-border-radius\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/get-involved\/become-a-member\/\">Become a member<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_267918892-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A boy getting help from a women on the computer.\" class=\"wp-image-2112\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lots of Socks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Celebrate International World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March by selling our official socks.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Selling socks is a simple way to raise funds for your local Down Syndrome Association.\u00a0\u00a0Funds raised will go towards your local Down Syndrome Association to continue their work by supporting and empowering people with Down syndrome to have full access to social and economic inclusion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/news-events\/national-events-filter-by-s-t\/lots-of-socks-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2021\/02\/20201006_183009-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A man stands next to his colourful artwork\" class=\"wp-image-267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2021\/02\/20201006_183009-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2021\/02\/20201006_183009-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><strong>Visit the Lots of Socks page<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Down Syndrome Australia depends on support for our advocacy work on behalf of people with Down syndrome and their families. 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