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It’s World Down Syndrome Day! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating the lives and achievements of people with Down syndrome in communities all around the world.

Whether you’re heading to a local event, spending time with friends and family, or wearing mismatched socks for Lots of Socks, there are so many ways to be part of the day.

How are you celebrating today? Let us know in the comments.

Please share this post to help spread the message about our fantastic community.

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14 hours ago

6 CommentsComment on Facebook

A huge shout out to DSA Board Member and self-advocate Michael Cox, who is in New York to present at the World Down Syndrome Day Conference 2026.

Michael will be sharing his journey from loneliness to belonging. It’s an important topic that affects many people.

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1 day ago

4 CommentsComment on Facebook

Wonderful to see local self-advocate Tim and his sister Kathy in New York to present at the World Down Syndrome Day Conference 2026.

They’ll be speaking about Children as changemakers: What children want us to know about loneliness.

They’ve worked with 24 children aged 3 to 9, many with Down syndrome, exploring loneliness and how we can create places where children feel welcome, valued and connected.

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1 day ago

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World Down Syndrome Day is just 2 days away! 🎉

If you’d like to be part of it, we’ve created a series of social media tiles you can share on the day.

Choose your favourite and post it to help celebrate people with Down syndrome and the many ways they contribute to our communities.

Be sure to tag Down Syndrome Australia and use the hashtags below so more people can see it.

#WorldDownSyndromeDay #WDSD #CelebrateWDSD #DownSyndromeAustralia

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2 days ago

11 CommentsComment on Facebook