{"id":4,"date":"2020-04-20T10:26:21","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T00:26:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/testtas\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2026-04-10T14:29:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T04:29:33","slug":"down-syndrome-tasmania","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/tas\/","title":{"rendered":"Down Syndrome Tasmania"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The Association was formed in 1984. Our main aim is to help families help their children with Down syndrome to realise their full potential. Our members are parents, carers and guardians of children and adults with Down syndrome as well as other professionals interested in the welfare of people with Down syndrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-65e82ae2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-65e82ae2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/tas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/03.26_DST_Family_Camp-42.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"03.26_DST_Family_Camp-42\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/tas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/03.26_DST_Family_Camp-42.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/tas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/03.26_DST_Family_Camp-42-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/tas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/03.26_DST_Family_Camp-42-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/tas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/03.26_DST_Family_Camp-42-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Our Vision: Limitless Possibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Values:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Welcoming<\/strong>: We embrace and foster inclusive and diverse communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adaptable<\/strong>: We are committed to continuous learning and growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Listening<\/strong>: We honour, and respect lived experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Accountable<\/strong>: We uphold our commitments with transparency and honesty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our main objectives are to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect members to the resources and supports they need to thrive <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a culture where staff and volunteers feel valued and supported <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide ongoing advocacy and awareness <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure sustainability in governance and finance <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Down Syndrome Tasmania Sponsorship Package<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-canva wp-block-embed-canva\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DST sponsorship proposal 2026\/27\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGxadD0Cts\/bj0YfswaTLK3boE6qkiNnA\/view?embed&amp;meta\" height=\"1000\" width=\"707\" style=\"border: none; border-radius: 8px; width: 707px; height: 1000px;\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"fullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Fundraising Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you would like to be involved in supporting our 2026 Fundraising Raffle please reach out to our fundraising committee at: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>community@downsyndrometasmania.org.au<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Follow Us<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DownSyndromeTasmania\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 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         <h3 class=\"featured-page-heading\">Expectant Parents<\/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\/tas\/services-and-supports\/supporting-people-with-down-syndrome\/\">\n                                                <picture>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-page-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/tas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/03\/Aim-high-boys-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"Supporting people with Down syndrome thumbnail.\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                                                <div class=\"featured-page-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"featured-page-heading\">Supporting people with Down syndrome<\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n       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class=\"featured-page-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/tas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/03\/support-us-tablet-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"Become a Member thumbnail.\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                                                <div class=\"featured-page-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"featured-page-heading\">Become a Member<\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"resource-tiles-block breakout\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row justify-content-between px-8 px-lg-0\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/about-down-syndrome\/stories\/\" class=\"resource-tile-icon-promo mb-8 mb-lg-0 text-decoration-none\">\n                    <div class=\"resource-tile-icon-promo-icon d-flex align-items-center\">\n                        <img 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