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Today we wrap up Down Syndrome Awareness Month 2025!

And what a fantastic month it’s been!

We’ve loved sharing videos from our Down Syndrome Advisory Network members throughout the month. They told their stories and what they want people to know about people with Down syndrome.

Our state and territory partners hosted wonderful events, from family fun days to gala dinners. If you joined in, we hope you had a great time and felt proud to be part of such a strong community.

To finish the month, here’s a favourite video from last year. People with Down syndrome sharing their proudest achievements.

Watch it, share it and tell us your proudest achievement in the comments.

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Over the next few weeks, you’ll be hearing directly from members of our Down Syndrome Advisory Network (DSAN). They’ll be sharing their own stories and what matters most to them.

First up, Sandon's love of art...

I want to share with you some of my artwork and hopefully inspire you to try and do some yourself.

There are lots of different types of art. Here are some examples of why I enjoy art so much.

I like performing art like music

I like creating art in movies and through filming and photography

I like making models from clay

I created a picture of Spiderman using the ‘expanding and drawing’ method.

One day I hope to be able to sell some of my art pieces.

I hope I have inspired you. Please share this with others or leave a ‘like’ in the comments below.

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Over the next few weeks, you’ll be hearing directly from members of our Down Syndrome Advisory Network (DSAN). They’ll be sharing their own stories and what matters most to them. First up, Sandons love of art... I want to share with you some of my artwork and hopefully inspire you to try and do some yourself. There are lots of different types of art. Here are some examples of why I enjoy art so much. I like performing art like music I like creating art in movies and through filming and photography I like making models from clay I created a picture of Spiderman using the ‘expanding and drawing’ method. One day I hope to be able to sell some of my art pieces. I hope I have inspired you. Please share this with others or leave a ‘like’ in the comments below. #Downsyndrome #DSA #DSAN.Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

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Meet Lachie Gapes, our new Project Officer for the Inclusion and Accessibility project!

Lachie will be helping review and update resources, build skills for people with Down syndrome and support positive change in community attitudes about employing people with Down syndrome.

He’ll be working closely with experts and the Down syndrome community to make sure people with Down syndrome are represented every step of the way.

Please join us in welcoming Lachie in the comments below!

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Meet Lachie Gapes, our new Project Officer for the Inclusion and Accessibility project! Lachie will be helping review and update resources, build skills for people with Down syndrome and support positive change in community attitudes about employing people with Down syndrome. He’ll be working closely with experts and the Down syndrome community to make sure people with Down syndrome are represented every step of the way. Please join us in welcoming Lachie in the comments below! #Inclusion #Accessibility #DownSyndromeAustralia #DSA

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