Club21

What is Club21?

Club21 is a peer support network for people with Down syndrome to develop friendships and share group-based, social experiences with the support of a group leader and volunteers.

Club21 is an NDIS service. Eligible participants can access this service through their NDIS plan. Please see details below as to how to find out more information about becoming a Club21 member.

Club21 includes the following groups:

Club21 Metro (for adults aged 18+ years)
Club21 Teens Metro (for teens 13 to 17 years)
Club21 Eastside (for adults aged 18+ years)
Club21 Ballarat (for adults aged 18+ years)
Club21 Geelong (for adults aged 18+ years)
Club21 Shepparton (for adults aged 18+ years)
Club21 Fright Club and Let’s Get Musical (movie nights for adults aged 18+ years)
Club21 Online (a variety of online activities and events available to both Club21 Teen and Club21 members, conducted via Zoom)

What can you expect?

Club21 activities take place on weekends during the daytime or evening and run for 3 to 5 hours.

Club21 also has an extensive online program and these activities can be on any day of the week for 1 to 1.5 hours.

Club21 Fright Club and Let’s Get Musical take place on Friday evenings at our North Melbourne office.

Past Club21 activities have included theatre shows, the circus, pub meals, dance parties, picnics, beach activities, festivals, and music events, among others. Popular online events include group chats, karaoke, bingo, scavenger hunts and discos.

We believe in inclusion and self-advocacy. Life skills including leadership and confidence are promoted through learning opportunities and our members are encouraged to actively participate in organising activities.

Want to see what we have on offer?

To get an idea of what’s coming up please email club21@dsav.asn.au.

Interested in becoming a Club21 member or volunteer?

Members: Come and join in the activities with Club21 by becoming a member. Email Helen More at club21@dsav.asn.au to receive more information and a copy of the intake form. You can also fill in this enquiry form.

Volunteers: We need volunteers to attend the activities to socialise and assist with specific tasks when needed. It’s a lot of fun and we have a great time!

Interested volunteers can fill in our registration form or RSVP to one of our upcoming volunteer information sessions. Alternatively, you can email Johanne at volunteer@dsav.asn.au for more information.