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Down Syndrome Awareness Month

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Every October, we celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month. 

Join us as we celebrate the lives and abilities of people with Down syndrome. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness and highlight the importance of inclusion, advocacy and belonging for people with Down syndrome and their families. 

Down Syndrome Awareness Month 2026 

There’s more to know

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. It is a chance to celebrate people with Down syndrome, raise awareness and hear directly from our community. 

This year, DSA will be sharing stories and videos around the theme There’s more to know. 

There is always more to know about a person. Their knowledge, skills, experiences, interests and contributions all form part of who they are. Throughout October, people from across our lived experience teams will share their knowledge, advice and everyday lives. 

Follow Down Syndrome Australia on social media to watch their stories and find out how you can take part. 

Download and share our social media tiles 

Help more people discover that there’s more to know about people with Down syndrome. 

We’ve created social media tiles for you to share throughout October. 

Download the social media tiles here.

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You can use one of the suggested captions below or write your own message for your community. 

When you share, please use #MoreToKnowDSA and tag Down Syndrome Australia. 

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There is always more to know about a person. 

This Down Syndrome Awareness Month, let’s celebrate the knowledge, skills, interests, experiences and contributions of people with Down syndrome. 

Follow [tag Down Syndrome Australia] throughout October to hear directly from people with Down syndrome. 

#MoreToKnowDSA #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #DownSyndrome 

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This Down Syndrome Awareness Month, let’s look beyond assumptions and take the time to get to know the person. 

By speaking directly to people with Down syndrome, listening to their ideas and including them in conversations and decisions, we can build a more inclusive community. 

Follow [tag Down Syndrome Australia] throughout October to hear people with Down syndrome share their knowledge, advice and everyday lives. 

#MoreToKnowDSA #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #Inclusion 

Caption inviting people to share their story 

People with Down syndrome, what do you want others to know about you? 

This Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Down Syndrome Australia is inviting people with Down syndrome to share their knowledge, skills, interests and experiences. 

Use Ask me about… to share something you know a lot about or advice from your own experience. 

Use Let me show you… to share something you do, enjoy or feel proud of. 

You can take part with a short video, photo, series of photos or quote. 

Find prompts, examples and simple tips: add page link 

Use #MoreToKnowDSA and tag Down Syndrome Australia so DSA can find and share your story. 

#DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #DownSyndrome 

How to share your story 

Throughout October, we’re inviting you to share your knowledge, skills, interests and experiences. You can choose one of these ideas to help you get started. 

People with Down syndrome, what do you want others to know about you? 

Ask me about…

Use Ask me about… to share something you know or advice from your own experience. 

For example: 

  • Ask me about my job and what I do there. 
  • Ask me about what inclusion means to me. 
  • Ask me about a hobby or interest I know a lot about. 
  • Ask me about a skill I have learned. 

Think about:

  • What experience or knowledge do you have? 
  • What advice or tips can you share? 
  • What do you want other people to understand? 

Let me show you…

Use Let me show you… to share something you do, enjoy or feel proud of. For example:

  • Let me show you what I do at work. 
  • Let me show you how I cook dinner for my family. 
  • Let me show you how I train for my sport. 
  • Let me show you how I advocate and lead. 
  • Let me show you something I have achieved. 

Talk about what you do, why you enjoy it and how it makes a difference in your life.  This option works well if you already have photos of yourself doing the activity. 

You could also ask someone to take some photos or record a few short video clips. Write a few words to go with your photos or talk about the activity in your video. 

Choose how you want to share 

You could: 

  • record a short video talking to the camera 
  • share a short, unedited video of yourself doing something 
  • share a photo or series of photos and write about them 
  • share a quote with a photo. 

You do not need special equipment or video editing skills. 

If you make a video: 

  • keep it between 30 and 60 seconds 
  • focus on one topic 
  • hold your phone upright 
  • record somewhere quiet 
  • make sure your face is easy to see 
  • speak clearly and use your own words. 

You can ask someone you trust to help you plan, film or post your story. 

If you are supporting someone to take part, help them share what they want others to know. The ideas and words should be theirs. 

When you share 

Please: 

  • post on your favourite social media platform
  • use #MoreToKnowDSA 
  • tag Down Syndrome Australia 
  • make sure you have permission from anyone else in your photos or video 
  • check that no private information can be seen.  

If your post is public, tagging Down Syndrome Australia will help us find it. We may share community posts throughout October. 

There’s more to know about everyone. What would you like people to know about you?