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

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Family Fun Day 2025

Let’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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Down Syndrome Victoria (DSV) is Victoria’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

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Save the date for DSV’s annual Family Fun Day 2025!
Find out more about DSV’s upcoming trek along the iconic Larapinta trail!

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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:

• groups and activities

• information about Down syndrome

• support for people with Down syndrome

• support for parents and families

• support for professionals and teachers

• 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.

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

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Telephone: 1300 658 873

Email: info@dsav.asn.au

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The DSV Advisory Network shared their thoughts on the 2025 World Down Syndrome Day theme: "We call on all governments to improve our support systems".

In addition to listening, our Advisory Network also believe that being included is a vital way that governments and other systems can better support people with Down syndrome. The Advisory Network collectively agree: "Respect and include our experience and opinions." People with Down syndrome should be an active part teams and decision-making and included at all stages of design, implementation and monitoring. Kath Mansour said, "Government should improve our support systems so that we can have equal rights and be part of the team and the decision making, with a to do list!" World Down Syndrome Day is this Friday 21 March and we invite you and your workplace to engage with and share the insights of our Advisory Network.💙💛ID: Kath is outdoors with trees behind her. She is smiling at the camera. ... See MoreSee Less

7 days ago
The DSV Advisory Network shared their thoughts on the 2025 World Down Syndrome Day theme: We call on all governments to improve our support systems. In addition to listening, our Advisory Network also believe that being included is a vital way that governments and other systems can better support people with Down syndrome. The Advisory Network collectively agree: Respect and include our experience and opinions. People with Down syndrome should be an active part teams and decision-making and included at all stages of design, implementation and monitoring. Kath Mansour said, Government should improve our support systems so that we can have equal rights and be part of the team and the decision making, with a to do list! World Down Syndrome Day is this Friday 21 March and we invite you and your workplace to engage with and share the insights of our Advisory Network. 💙💛 ID: Kath is outdoors with trees behind her. She is smiling at the camera.

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Sunday is shaping up to be our biggest Family Fun Day yet! If you'd like to join us, online tickets are available until midday tomorrow, Thursday 20 March. You can book you tickets at

Tickets will also be available at the zoo on Sunday at the DSV gate if you don't get to snap them up online.A reminder for anyone planning to drive to the zoo on Sunday, the weather is looking gorgeous and weekends can be busy so we recommend leaving extra time to find parking. We don't want you to miss out on any of the fun!Remember, your ticket allows you entry to the zoo from 9:30am, so if you'd like to come early, you can grab a coffee or enjoy some of the animals and sights before our event starts at 10:30am. There will be an African drumming workshop at 10am, so it's worth getting there early for that!We can't wait to see you on Sunday!ID: A graphic with event details included in this post, plus a photo of a parent holding her toddler and smiling at the camera. ... See MoreSee Less

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Sunday is shaping up to be our biggest Family Fun Day yet! If youd like to join us, online tickets are available until midday tomorrow, Thursday 20 March. You can book you tickets at https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/vic/ffd-2025/ Tickets will also be available at the zoo on Sunday at the DSV gate if you dont get to snap them up online. A reminder for anyone planning to drive to the zoo on Sunday, the weather is looking gorgeous and weekends can be busy so we recommend leaving extra time to find parking. We dont want you to miss out on any of the fun! Remember, your ticket allows you entry to the zoo from 9:30am, so if youd like to come early, you can grab a coffee or enjoy some of the animals and sights before our event starts at 10:30am. There will be an African drumming workshop at 10am, so its worth getting there early for that! We cant wait to see you on Sunday! ID: A graphic with event details included in this post, plus a photo of a parent holding her toddler and smiling at the camera.

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When we asked the DSV Advisory Network their thoughts on the 2025 World Down Syndrome Day theme, a common message was "Listen to us".

The 2025 theme is "We call on all governments to improve our support systems". Our Advisory Network think that one way that organisations and systems can better support people with Down syndrome is to have advisory groups like ours as part of governing or decision-making bodies. Our Advisory Network share valuable, thoughtful expertise and insights that deeply enrich our approach and programs. Groups like the DSV Advisory Network mean that the irreplaceable knowledge of people with lived experience can shape more effective decisions, programs, legislation and funding. Matt O'Neil shared, "In our community we should all be equal. Hear us, feel us, no matter what." World Down Syndrome Day is this Friday 21 March. If you want to make systems more supportive, consider how you or your organisation or our governments can better listen to the voices of people with Down syndrome. 💙💛ID: Matt is outdoors with trees behind him. He is looking at the camera and wearing a cap. ... See MoreSee Less

1 week ago
When we asked the DSV Advisory Network their thoughts on the 2025 World Down Syndrome Day theme, a common message was Listen to us. The 2025 theme is We call on all governments to improve our support systems. Our Advisory Network think that one way that organisations and systems can better support people with Down syndrome is to have advisory groups like ours as part of governing or decision-making bodies. Our Advisory Network share valuable, thoughtful expertise and insights that deeply enrich our approach and programs. Groups like the DSV Advisory Network mean that the irreplaceable knowledge of people with lived experience can shape more effective decisions, programs, legislation and funding. Matt ONeil shared, In our community we should all be equal. Hear us, feel us, no matter what. World Down Syndrome Day is this Friday 21 March. If you want to make systems more supportive, consider how you or your organisation or our governments can better listen to the voices of people with Down syndrome. 💙💛 ID: Matt is outdoors with trees behind him. He is looking at the camera and wearing a cap.

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World Down Syndrome Day is this Friday 21 March! We asked the DSV Advisory Network their thoughts on the 2025 World Down Syndrome Day theme: "We call on all governments to improve our support systems".

A consistent response from the Advisory Network was that equality is for everyone. All systems should consider, include and support everyone. The Advisory Network believe that we all have the right to support that meets our needs and gives us choice, control and dignity. Emily Porter said we would benefit from, "People being more supportive and treating people with Down syndrome equally by being respectful and kind to each other. " It's up to all of us in our parliaments, workplaces, industries and communities to enact and advocate for equality. 💙💛ID: A photo of Emily outdoors with trees behind her. Emily is wearing a hat and spectacles and she is smiling. ... See MoreSee Less

1 week ago
World Down Syndrome Day is this Friday 21 March! We asked the DSV Advisory Network their thoughts on the 2025 World Down Syndrome Day theme: We call on all governments to improve our support systems. A consistent response from the Advisory Network was that equality is for everyone. All systems should consider, include and support everyone. The Advisory Network believe that we all have the right to support that meets our needs and gives us choice, control and dignity. Emily Porter said we would benefit from, People being more supportive and treating people with Down syndrome equally by being respectful and kind to each other. Its up to all of us in our parliaments, workplaces, industries and communities to enact and advocate for equality. 💙💛 ID: A photo of Emily outdoors with trees behind her. Emily is wearing a hat and spectacles and she is smiling.

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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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