{"id":4116,"date":"2026-10-01T12:27:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T02:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/?page_id=4116"},"modified":"2026-10-03T14:16:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T04:16:20","slug":"we-cant-wait-to-see-you-at-stepup-geelong-on-sunday-4-october","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/we-cant-wait-to-see-you-at-stepup-geelong-on-sunday-4-october\/","title":{"rendered":"StepUP! Geelong cancelled"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-6729d6f42921e0143fda693e03909d7d\"><strong>StepUP! Geelong cancelled<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Due to deteriorating conditions after today\u2019s rain and the risk of flash flooding, we have made the difficult decision to cancel StepUP! Geelong tomorrow.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The safety of our community, volunteers, staff, vendors and partners is our highest priority. After considering the forecast and the potential conditions at and around the event site, we do not believe it would be safe to proceed.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A big thank you to Sarah Collis, event partners and supporters \u2013 we know just how much effort goes into organising an event like StepUP! Geelong.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We hope the weather will be kinder in two weeks for StepUP! Melbourne on Sunday 18 October where everyone is welcome to join the festivities.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thank you to everyone who registered, fundraised, volunteered and prepared for the event. Registered attendees will receive further information directly by email.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have any questions please email DSV\u2019s Events Coordinator Nicole Bryson at <a href=\"mailto:events@dsav.asn.au\">events@dsav.asn.au<\/a>.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We&#8217;re ready for a fabulous day in Geelong on Sunday 4 October, it&#8217;s time to have some fun!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Planning your trip<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> Sunday 4 October 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location:<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>Eastern Beach Reserve, GEELONG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Start time: <\/strong>10:30am (registration open from 9:30am)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>End time:<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>1:30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walking map can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/09\/StepUP-Geelong-2026-Event-map.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/Eastern-Beach-Reserve-Map-2024-768x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/Eastern-Beach-Reserve-Map-2024-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/Eastern-Beach-Reserve-Map-2024-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Once you arrive &#8211; registration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;ve already registered, please have your name checked off by staff at the&nbsp;<strong>DSV marquee<\/strong>&nbsp;where we also have a few goodies to hand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you intend to register on the day or have additional friends or family wanting to attend, that&#8217;s also fine, simply visit the&nbsp;<strong>DSV marquee <\/strong>on arrival to purchase your tickets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Registration is open from 9:30am.<\/strong><br><br>Ticket costs range from $0 (children under the age of 5) &#8211; $15&nbsp;(adult). We also offer concession tickets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note that no physical tickets will be issued, however\u202fregistration\u202fis required\u202fupon arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Event program<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-28ad834f\">\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1358\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/Geelong-StepUP-prog-2026.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5121\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7072917357381252;width:727px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/Geelong-StepUP-prog-2026.png 1358w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/Geelong-StepUP-prog-2026-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/Geelong-StepUP-prog-2026-1086x1536.png 1086w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/Geelong-StepUP-prog-2026-1200x1697.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1358px) 100vw, 1358px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mycause.com.au\/events\/stepupfordownsyndromegeelong2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">StepUP! for Down syndrome Geelong 2026<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other details<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Merchandise&nbsp;<\/strong><br>A range of StepUP! merchandise will be available to purchase at the DSV marquee on the day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Toilets<\/strong><br>You will have access the public toilets at Eastern Beach Reserve.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Food<\/strong><br>There will be a range of food options on offer.&nbsp;Alternatively, you can bring along a picnic rug and self-cater.\u202f<br><br><strong>Raffle<\/strong><br>Raffle tickets will be on sale at the merchandise tent from 9:30am with the raffle to be drawn at 1pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Questions?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please contact StepUP! Geelong on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/StepUpforDownSyndromeGeelong\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/downsyndrome_geelong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>&nbsp;with&nbsp;any questions big or small, or you can contact DSV directly at <a href=\"mailto:events@dsav.asn.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">events@dsav.asn.au<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<br>We can&#8217;t wait to celebrate with you on Sunday 4 October 2026. &nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"3295\" 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