Down Syndrome NSW

Down Syndrome NSW Down Syndrome NSW works with passion to support people with Down Syndrome and their families
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Down Syndrome NSW champions the right of people with Down syndrome to have the same access to society as everyone else. This means the right to health, education, work, family and being part of the community.

A huge thank you to Priceline Pharmacy Penshurst for raising funds for Down Syndrome NSW. Not only did their customers e...
17/06/2026

A huge thank you to Priceline Pharmacy Penshurst for raising funds for Down Syndrome NSW. Not only did their customers enjoy some delicious sausage sandwiches, but they also helped support people with Down syndrome and their families across NSW.

If your organisation would like to support Down Syndrome NSW, we'd love to hear from you. Please reach out to our team at [email protected].

Every donation creates a lasting impact đź’™Your support helps Down Syndrome NSW continue to provide advocacy, education, c...
16/06/2026

Every donation creates a lasting impact đź’™

Your support helps Down Syndrome NSW continue to provide advocacy, education, connection, and early intervention for children with Down syndrome and their families across NSW.

$50 could help fund inclusive social and community programs that build confidence, friendships, and connection.
$100 could help families access trusted information, advocacy, and support during the years that matter most.

This end of tax time, your donation is more than a gift; it’s an investment in brighter futures and stronger communities.

Make your tax-deductible donation before June 30 --> https://loom.ly/8E0GxZg

We warmly welcome you to join us for a very special afternoon in partnership with the Art Gallery of New South Wales. To...
16/06/2026

We warmly welcome you to join us for a very special afternoon in partnership with the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Together, we will celebrate the incredible achievement of Down Syndrome NSW member and Studio A artist, Meagan Pelham, who has been selected as a finalist in the Archibald Prize 2026. We will also recognise and celebrate the creativity, talent and achievements of artists within the Down syndrome community.

Event Schedule:

đź“… Saturday 1st August 2026
⏰ 1:30pm - 4:30pm (AEST)
đź“Ť Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road, Sydney, NSW 2000

The afternoon will begin with a Welcome and Acknowledgment of Country, followed by guided tours of the Archibald exhibition in small groups.

Guests are then invited to enjoy afternoon tea and participate in creative workshops led by Archibald finalist Meagan Pelham, supported by Studio A.

We look forward to sharing this inspiring celebration of art, inclusion and community with you.

Please register here: https://events.humanitix.com/archibald-event-2026

Supporting Toileting for Students with Down Syndrome:A Workshop for Educators Educators are warmly invited to join Suppo...
15/06/2026

Supporting Toileting for Students with Down Syndrome:
A Workshop for Educators

Educators are warmly invited to join Supporting Toileting for Students with Down Syndrome: A Workshop for Educators, a practical and supportive session led by Renee Collins of Super Kids Behavioural Consulting.

Toileting can be one of the more challenging areas to navigate at school, and this workshop offers practical, real-world strategies to help you respond with confidence and consistency. We’ll explore how to support students with Down syndrome through resistance, anxiety, accidents, and varying routines between home and school, always with a focus on dignity, independence, and positive learning experiences.

You’ll leave with clear, classroom-ready strategies and greater confidence in working collaboratively with families and professionals to support each student’s success.

đź“… Tuesday 28th July 2026
đź•’11:00am to 12:30pm
đź“ŤOnline: Zoom

Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/supporting-toileting-for-students-with-down-syndrome-a-workshop-for-educators

We were deeply honoured to present the Legacy Award to The Whittingham Family at this year's Donor and Supporter Event h...
15/06/2026

We were deeply honoured to present the Legacy Award to The Whittingham Family at this year's Donor and Supporter Event held at Government House.

This award recognises their remarkable lifetime of generosity and unwavering commitment to the Down Syndrome NSW community. Their long-standing support has created a lasting legacy that continues to positively impact families across NSW.
Thank you for your incredible and enduring contribution.

15/06/2026

Every family remembers those early days. The questions. The uncertainty. The hope for what comes next.

For Leo's family, support from Down Syndrome NSW meant they didn't have to navigate that journey alone. Through trusted guidance, connection, and a community that understood, they found the confidence to move forward.

As we reach the halfway point of our End of Financial Year Appeal, we're asking for your help to ensure more families can access the programs, resources, advocacy, and community that make such a lasting difference.

Your donation could help provide information and support following a diagnosis, connect families with others on the same journey, and ensure children with Down syndrome have every opportunity to thrive.

đź’™ Donate before 30 June and help more families like Leo's --> https://loom.ly/8E0GxZg

We’re halfway there, but there’s still more families to reach 💙At the end of tax time, your support helps children with ...
12/06/2026

We’re halfway there, but there’s still more families to reach 💙

At the end of tax time, your support helps children with Down syndrome and their families access advocacy, education, connection, and early intervention during the years that matter most.

Your donation could help fund inclusive social and community programs that build confidence, friendships, and connection.

To everyone who has donated so far, thank you. Your generosity is already helping families across NSW feel more supported and less alone.

If you haven’t yet donated, there’s still time to help us reach our goal before June 30 --> https://loom.ly/8E0GxZg

You are invited to a meeting!We are having an online meeting.We will talk about menopause.Menopause is when a woman’s bo...
12/06/2026

You are invited to a meeting!

We are having an online meeting.
We will talk about menopause.
Menopause is when a woman’s body changes as she gets older.
It is a friendly and safe place to talk.

đź’¬ What we will talk about
What menopause is.
How it can change your body.
How it can change your feelings.
Easy ways to help you feel better.
You can ask any questions you have.

👩‍⚕️ Our special guest
Dr Clea Anagnostopoulou will be at the meeting.
She is a doctor.
She knows a lot about menopause.
She speaks in a way that is easy to understand.

đź“… When is the meeting?
Date: Wednesday 22nd July 2026
Time: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

đź“Ť Where is the meeting?
The meeting is online.
You can use your computer, phone, or tablet.
We will use a program called Zoom.

đź‘Ą Who is this for?
This meeting is for you if:
You are going through menopause.
You want to learn about menopause.
You are a parent or carer who helps someone else.

đź’» How to join
You need to sign up before the meeting.

👉 Click here to sign up: https://events.humanitix.com/menopause-for-parents-carers-and-people-with-down-syndrome

Down Syndrome NSW recently met with Annie from the Australian Bureau of Statistics to talk about the 2026 Census. We sp...
11/06/2026

Down Syndrome NSW recently met with Annie from the Australian Bureau of Statistics to talk about the 2026 Census.

We spoke about the right of people with Down syndrome to be part of the Census process, and the different ways people may need support to take part.

This included talking about the different living arrangements of people with Down syndrome, including family homes, and different independent living arrangements, as well as group homes, and how their experience and involvement must be supported in all of these.

We discussed how Census information is received, who may need help to access it, and how families, carers and support workers can support people to complete the form in a way that includes their voice and choices.

We also talked about information already available on the ABS website for people with disability and carers, including Easy Read versions of fact sheets, and how Pop Up Hubs across the country, where people can take the form to get help are a great way to support the process.

Annie was really interested in the way the ABS can assist Pop Up Hub staff and other staff to support and communicate with people with Down syndrome, and we shared examples of communication tools, including our Key Word Sign cards and the Council for Intellectual Disability conversation cards.

Thank you Annie and the Australian Bureau of Statistics for reaching out to find out how to support better access and inclusion in the Census.

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