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Down Syndrome Victoria is Victoriaโ€™s statewide peak organisation representing people with Down syndrome and their families.

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Family Fun Day 2025

Letโ€™s celebrate World Down Syndrome Day together and raise awareness about the rights and inclusion of people with Down syndrome! Join us for our annual family day of fun, food, and friendship at Werribee Open Range Zoo on Sunday 23 March!

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Overview

Down Syndrome Victoria (DSV) is Victoriaโ€™s peak organisation representing people with Down syndrome and their families.

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Down Syndrome Victoria is a community based not-for-profit membership organisation established in 1978, made up of people with Down syndrome, their families, friends and professionals, all committed to achieving positive change.

We advocate with and for people with Down syndrome to have access to the same opportunities, supports and community activities as other Victorians. We work within a human rights framework, consistent with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disability.

We want to live in a society where people with Down syndrome are valued, and enjoy social and economic inclusion.

Together, we can and will create this inclusive community.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us on 9486 9600 or info@dsav.asn.au if you would like to speak with a team member or find out more about our organisation. Our office hours are 10am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday.

We offer a range of services and supports to people with Down syndrome, their families and professionals across the lifespan.

  • Advice, support, workshops, information, social groups and community for people with Down syndrome
  • Personal and tailored support for parents and other family members during pregnancy and throughout the lifespan
  • Online community groups for families and people with Down syndrome
  • Training and information workshops covering a wide range of topics for people with Down syndrome, families, education and health professionals
  • An Education Program providing an extensive suite of resources, support and information for families and education professionals
  • A jam-packed calendar of events, including an annual Family Fun Day to connect and celebrate community
  • A regular newsletter, podcast and social media groups where you can explore the latest topics of interest and connect with like-minded people
  • Systemic advocacy that supports the full participation of people with Down syndrome in the economic and social life of the community

Save the date for DSV’s annual Family Fun Day 2025!

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Down Syndrome Victoria

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This page tells you about Down Syndrome Victoria and the work that we do.

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Down Syndrome Victoria is the organisation for people with Down syndrome and families in Victoria.

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We help people with Down syndrome and families with support, information and resources.

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We have support services for people with Down syndrome and families, at all stages of life.

Our Services

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Here are the services we offer:

โ€ข groups and activities

โ€ข information about Down syndrome

โ€ข support for people with Down syndrome

โ€ข support for parents and families

โ€ข support for professionals and teachers

โ€ข workshops and training.

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We also advocate for people with Down syndrome and their families.

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This means we help to make sure that people with Down syndrome can be fully included in their community.

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You can find out more about our services on our website.

Go to our Services and supports page.

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You can find our policies on our website. This means the way we work, and your rights as a customer.

Go to our Policies and Procedures.

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You can read our latest news on our website.

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We have events like social clubs, outings, workshops and webinars.

You can read about our events on our Events page.

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Telephone: 1300 658 873

Email: info@dsav.asn.au

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Get ready for one of DSV's most exciting events of the year - Family Fun Day 2025 is just around the corner! In less than two months, we'll be bringing you an unforgettable day of connection and adventure. Mark your calendars - tickets go on sale at midday on Wednesday 5 February - so you can lock in a dose of enjoyment and entertainment with your family, friends and the broader DSV community.

Family Fun Day is not just any day out: enjoy live music, magic shows, African drumming and roaming performers that will keep the fun going all morning long. And the best part? Your ticket includes all-day zoo access! Enjoy a delicious meal, head out to the safari to spot rhino calf Jabulani, listen to an animal talk, or check out the other incredible exhibits!๐Ÿ’› When: 10:30am โ€“ 12:30pm Sunday 23 March 2025๐Ÿ’› Where: Werribee Open Range Zoo, K Road, Werribee South๐Ÿ’› Tickets available: from midday Wednesday 5 February at A wild adventure awaits!ID: Details about the event as included in this post. The graphics include a pattern like a zebra. ... See MoreSee Less

7 days ago
Get ready for one of DSVs most exciting events of the year - Family Fun Day 2025 is just around the corner! In less than two months, well be bringing you an unforgettable day of connection and adventure. Mark your calendars - tickets go on sale at midday on Wednesday 5 February - so you can lock in a dose of enjoyment and entertainment with your family, friends and the broader DSV community.

Family Fun Day is not just any day out: enjoy live music, magic shows, African drumming and roaming performers that will keep the fun going all morning long. And the best part? Your ticket includes all-day zoo access! Enjoy a delicious meal, head out to the safari to spot rhino calf Jabulani, listen to an animal talk, or check out the other incredible exhibits!

๐Ÿ’› When: 10:30am โ€“ 12:30pm Sunday 23 March 2025

๐Ÿ’› Where: Werribee Open Range Zoo, K Road, Werribee South

๐Ÿ’› Tickets available: from midday Wednesday 5 February at https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/vic/ffd-2025/ 

A wild adventure awaits!

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We are back and February is filled to the brim with excellent online workshops. Join us at one!

๐Ÿ”ธ Create an All About Me document for your child on Monday 10 February๐Ÿ”ธ Setting up the year for success for teaching professionals on Tuesday 18 February๐Ÿ”ธ Cervical screening information for women with Down syndrome on Wednesday 19 February๐Ÿ”ธ Curriculum adjustment for students with Down syndrome on Tuesday 25 February๐Ÿ”ธ Cervical screening information for family and carers of women with Down syndrome on Wednesday 26 February๐Ÿ”ธ Coffee and Chat 15+ years, Thursday 27 FebruaryFor event details and registration, check out https://downsyndrome.org.au/vic/news-and-events/…ID: a young woman mixing paint colours on a small palette and text that reads "what's on this month at DSV". ... See MoreSee Less

1 week ago
We are back and February is filled to the brim with excellent online workshops. Join us at one!

๐Ÿ”ธ Create an All About Me document for your child on Monday 10 February
๐Ÿ”ธ Setting up the year for success for teaching professionals on Tuesday 18 February
๐Ÿ”ธ Cervical screening information for women with Down syndrome on Wednesday 19 February
๐Ÿ”ธ Curriculum adjustment for students with Down syndrome on Tuesday 25 February
๐Ÿ”ธ Cervical screening information for family and carers of women with Down syndrome on Wednesday 26 February
๐Ÿ”ธ Coffee and Chat 15+ years, Thursday 27 February

For event details and registration, check out https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/vic/news-and-events/events/

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The January edition of DNews is out now!

Check your inbox for:๐Ÿ”น New Year's resolutions๐Ÿ”น tickets for Family Fun Day 2025๐Ÿ”น new Horsham peer support group for parents and carers๐Ÿ”น resources to guide you on how to plan for extreme heat๐Ÿ”น some changes to DSV training and workshops๐Ÿ”น and more!You can read it here: ID: A group of Club21 Teens members and staff dressed up in witches' hats, posing at the cinema in front of a 'Wicked' themed backdrop that has the words 'Welcome to the Emerald City'. ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago
The January edition of DNews is out now! 

Check your inbox for:
๐Ÿ”น New Years resolutions
๐Ÿ”น tickets for Family Fun Day 2025
๐Ÿ”น new Horsham peer support group for parents and carers
๐Ÿ”น resources to guide you on how to plan for extreme heat
๐Ÿ”น some changes to DSV training and workshops
๐Ÿ”น and more!

You can read it here: https://mailchi.mp/dsav/dnewsjan2025

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The new year is off to a great start for Club21 with the teen's summer holiday program a great success and the adults group splashing straight into our January to March activity calendar with a swim together at MSAC.

If you or someone you know has been considering joining Club21, now is the perfect time! We'd love for you to get in touch and give one of our events a try. We host weekly online events so our members across Victoria can stay connected no matter where they are. Join us for weekly music sessions, lunch club, casual chats, and even a disco! For those who love to dance, we've got in-person events coming up, including a Superhero Disco on 22 February and a Silent Disco on 15 March.Looking for outdoor fun? We'll be attending several vibrant community festivals, such as the Frankston Waterfront Festival on 7 February and Moomba on 8 March. Plus, there's loads more planned โ€“ countless opportunities to have fun and make new friends!For any questions, more information about our events, or details on how to join Club21, email us at club21@dsav.asn.au.ID: A big group of young people and adults all crowded together to get in the photo. Some people are smiling, some are waving at the camera and some people have their arms around each other's shoulders. ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago
The new year is off to a great start for Club21 with the teens summer holiday program a great success and the adults group splashing straight into our January to March activity calendar with a swim together at MSAC. 

If you or someone you know has been considering joining Club21, now is the perfect time! Wed love for you to get in touch and give one of our events a try.  

We host weekly online events so our members across Victoria can stay connected no matter where they are. Join us for weekly music sessions, lunch club, casual chats, and even a disco! For those who love to dance, weve got in-person events coming up, including a Superhero Disco on 22 February and a Silent Disco on 15 March.

Looking for outdoor fun? Well be attending several vibrant community festivals, such as the Frankston Waterfront Festival on 7 February and Moomba on 8 March. Plus, theres loads more planned โ€“ countless opportunities to have fun and make new friends!

For any questions, more information about our events, or details on how to join Club21, email us at club21@dsav.asn.au.

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Get In Touch

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Street address: 552 Victoria Street, Wurundjeri Country, North Melbourne 3051

Postal address: 552 Victoria Street, Wurundjeri Country, North Melbourne 3051

Phone: 03 9486 9600

Toll free: 1300 658 873

Email: info@dsav.asn.au

Office Hours: 10:00am - 4:30pm Monday to Thursday

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