{"id":24,"date":"2020-03-02T16:37:39","date_gmt":"2020-03-02T05:37:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/testqld\/?page_id=24"},"modified":"2026-03-27T14:41:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T03:41:53","slug":"get-involved","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/get-involved\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Involved"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The DSIDQ community is committed to working with government, advocating in all areas and providing information and support to families walking the journey, to ensure that we are continuing to create a happy and inclusion environment for everyone.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\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-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Join our community of like-minded people who believe in a better life for people with intellectual disabilities.&nbsp; A community that is committed to working with government, advocating in all areas and providing information and support to families walking the journey.&nbsp; Becoming a member makes you feel as if you are not alone, you are part of a broader network working to make a difference.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Down Syndrome Queensland: Get Involved!!!!\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HTdZiTmsGrU?feature=oembed&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-9fb1d30b gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/down-syndrome-intellectual-disability-community-engagement-events\/\">See our event images here<\/a>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-603bd1bd gb-headline-text\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is your club open to everyone? Learn more about Get Active!<\/h4>\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\">\n<p>Get Active is about social inclusion! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It educates local sport and physical activity providers (clubs, coaches and volunteers) to increase their capability to deliver accessible, inclusive programs that meet the needs of people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get Active can help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the links below to find the Get Active Resource and learn more about inclusive sports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/07\/Get-Active-Resource-booklet-v11.pdf\">Download the Get Active Booklet<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inclusivesportacademy.com.au\/register\/\">Online Course: Coaching People with Down syndrome<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportaus.gov.au\/integrity_in_sport\/inclusive-sport\">Inclusive Sport &#8211; Australian Sports Commission<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Your involvement means a lot to our community and there are many ways you can be involved to help support us. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"featured-pages-block breakout\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"col-12\">\n            <h2 class=\"state-landing-heading text-center mb-8\">Choose your method here:<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <ul class=\"list-unstyled d-flex flex-wrap justify-content-center\">\n                            <li 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<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-page-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/245925161_10166352589655131_2765644794646242019_n-2-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"Fundraising for DSIDQ thumbnail.\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                                                <div class=\"featured-page-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"featured-page-heading\">Fundraising for DSIDQ<\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"featured-page-item col-12 col-md-6 col-xl-3 mb-8\">\n                    <a class=\"featured-page-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/get-involved\/volunteering-2\/\">\n                                                <picture>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-page-thumbnail\" 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                <div class=\"featured-page-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"featured-page-heading\">Donate<\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"featured-page-item col-12 col-md-6 col-xl-3 mb-8\">\n                    <a class=\"featured-page-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/news-and-events\/events\/\">\n                                                <picture>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-page-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/Photo-4-5-2025-9-18-38-AM-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"Events thumbnail.\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                                                <div class=\"featured-page-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"featured-page-heading\">Events<\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"featured-page-item col-12 col-md-6 col-xl-3 mb-8\">\n                    <a class=\"featured-page-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/get-involved\/corporate-partners\/\">\n                                                <picture>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-page-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/07\/Corporate-Partnerships-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"Corporate Partners thumbnail.\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                                                <div class=\"featured-page-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"featured-page-heading\">Corporate Partners<\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"featured-page-item col-12 col-md-6 col-xl-3 mb-8\">\n                    <a 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