{"id":2621,"date":"2023-10-19T13:20:42","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T02:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/?page_id=2621"},"modified":"2025-10-16T15:21:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T04:21:40","slug":"want-to-come-to-stepup-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/want-to-come-to-stepup-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"We can’t wait to see you at StepUP! Melbourne this Sunday 19 October!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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StepUP! for Down syndrome 2025 is here! If you’ve secured your tickets, here you’ll find everything you need to know about arriving safely and enjoying the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online registrations have now closed, but if you are yet to book in – never fear – you are welcome to purchase tickets on the day via the registration tent. Registration opens at 10:00am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on for everything you need to know about attending StepUP! Melbourne 2025!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The weather is looking warm and lovely this Sunday 19 October, it’s time to have some fun!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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It’s shaping up to be such a great day. You’ll start your morning with our wonderful MCs Jo Stanley and Katherine Mansour followed by a group walk around Princes Park,\u202fafter a fabulous warm-up with Emily Woodward. After the walk the festivities will continue with a lineup of live music, market stalls, entertainment, face-painting and a huge range of activities.\u202fDon\u2019t forget to have your photo taken at the Carer Gateway marquee for your keepsake magnet!  You’ll also have the chance to meet some of the team from Down Syndrome Victoria.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you arrive, be sure to pop by the DSV registration tent first thing to tick your name off, collect your wristband and say hello! 
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Planning your trip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Date: <\/strong>Sunday 19 October 2024
Address:<\/strong> Princes Park, Royal Parade, Carlton North
Start time: <\/strong>10:30am (registration open from 10am)<\/em> 
End time: <\/strong>1:30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that Princes Park is quite large so head to Lawn 3, next to Ikon Park. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Parking<\/strong>
Parking is available around the venue including in the surrounding streets of Bowen Crescent, Garton Street, Royal Parade, Princes Park Drive and Levers Street. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public transport <\/strong>
Tram route 19 from the city takes you right along the park’s western border to tram stop #17. Alternatively, you could also use routes 1 or 6 and make your way to the park from Lygon Street. 
 
By train, take the Upfield Line and get off at Royal Park Station. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatively, bus numbers 250, 251 and 504 take you to Princes Park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information and public transport options visit:\u202fJourney planner – Public Transport Victoria<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can also download a map of the course that includes details about pitstops, first aid and start\/finish lines that you may like to refer to on the day<\/strong> HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When you arrive: registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you have already registered online, please check in with staff at the pre-registration marquee<\/strong> where we have some show bags for registered children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you intend to register on the day, please check in with staff at the registration marquee<\/strong>. 

Registration is open from 10:00am.<\/strong>

Ticket costs range from $0 (children under the age of 5) to $20 (adult). We also offer concession tickets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that no physical tickets will be issued, however\u202fregistration\u202fis required\u202fupon arrival.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Merchandise <\/strong>
A range of StepUP! merchandise will be available to purchase at the DSV merchandise marquee on the day including t-shirts and caps. Our DSV badges will also be on sale, featuring the artwork of Victorian artist Josie Jarvis<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toilets<\/strong>
You will have access the toilets at Ikon Park. There will be an accessible toilet located close to the marquees in the Ikon Park car park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food and drinks<\/strong>
Food vendors will have food and drinks available for purchase on the day, as well as the Fitzroy Rotary Club sausage sizzle. 
 
Alternatively, you can bring along a picnic rug and self-cater.\u202fDrinking water will\u202fbe available so remember to bring along your drink bottles!\u202f 
 
Food vendors include\u202fBlind Beans<\/a>,\u202fFitzroy Rotary Club<\/a>,\u202fDylan’s Delicious Delights<\/a>,\u202fFeed Me Group<\/a>,\u202f Wazzup Falafel<\/a>, Dulce Gelati Cart<\/a>, and\u202fWho 8 My Cake<\/a>.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n

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