ACT Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability

12/11/2025

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Sam!!

Sam has been awarded the Stephen Thomas Award at the "My Perspective Photographic Competition" in the UK hosted by the Down's Syndrome Association.

The Stephen Thomas Award is presented to honour the life of Stephen Thomas, a young man who won the Judges Choice Award in 2014.

Every year Stephen's mother Julie and his brother Paul select their favourite photograph from the oversea's contestents.

To learn more about the competition and watch the awards, please visit https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/our-work/our-voice/my-perspective/

12/11/2025

Get ready for a fun-filled night of brain-teasing laughs and team spirit!

Join us for Trivia Night hosted by ACT Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability, in celebration of International Day of People with Disability 2025.

📅 When: Friday 28 Nov 2025, 6:30 pm–8:00 pm
📍 Where: Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, 92-96 Corinna St, Phillip ACT 2606
👥 Who: Trivia fans of all abilities - bring your friends, family, colleagues! Suitable for all ages and inclusive of people living with intellectual disability.

What’s in store:
• Trivia challenges across a mix of topics, no need to be a walking encyclopaedia!
• Exciting prizes to be won!
• Light snacks included in your ticket price; drinks available at the bar.
• The event isn’t just fun - it supports awareness and inclusion for people living with intellectual disability.

🎟 Ticket info: $25 per person, or $200 for a table of 10 (plus booking fee)

👉 Grab your team or come solo and mix & match - everyone welcome!

✨ Whether you’re a trivia guru or just in it for the fun and good vibes, this is the night to come together, celebrate diversity, and have a blast.
Don’t miss out - tag your trivia squad and book your tickets today!

https://events.humanitix.com/trivia-night-st5f8m98

11/11/2025

Are you a parent or carer of a person with an intellectual disability?

Looking for practical advice, resources, and tips on how to talk about puberty, s*x, and everything in between?

Join us online on Monday 25 November, 7:00pm - 8:00pm, for an informative and supportive session with Heather from Family Planning Australia.

In this one-hour online session, Heather will:

📍Introduce you to the Planet Puberty resources

📍Share ideas on when and how to start the conversation

📍Help you find the right level of information for your child

📍Offer practical strategies to make these big changes easier to navigate

To register for this FREE session please visit:

Come along to an information session for parents of people with intellectual disability to learn about puberty and what comes next!

11/11/2025

Looking for a way to celebrate IDAY?

Advocacy for Inclusion acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.

11/11/2025

Big congratulations to Annie for presenting at the Down Syndrome Australia team meeting this morning! 🎉

As the ACT representative for the Down Syndrome Advisory Network (DSAN), Annie spoke confidently about all the great things DSAN has been up to throughout October.

10/11/2025

On Friday 7th November, we brought Canberra employers together for a lunch all about inclusive workplaces.

Businesses shared their experiences, explored new ideas, and heard from local resident Tim about what an inclusive and supportive workplace means to him.

Great conversations, delicious food, and inspiring stories all around!

06/11/2025

We loved being part of the National Disability Services Quarterly Meeting today!

Our self advocates Angela and Charlotte spoke about our Supported Decision Making project, encouraging providers to get on board - because everyone deserves the tools and confidence to make their own choices.

05/11/2025

Congratulations to all of the amazing nomiees for the ACT Australian of the Year Awards!

We are very excited to see such strong disability representation in this years nominees!

04/11/2025

We’re heartbroken - but sadly, not surprised.

The stories in this ABC article about kids with disability in ACT schools are the same ones we keep hearing from families.

Far too many children with disability are being left behind, excluded or unsupported. This isn’t good enough.
In the ACT, around one in five Canberrans have a disability - a clear signal that schools must step up.

ACT schools need to do better - for all students.

We’re calling on the ACT Education Directorate to listen to families, act on their experiences and deliver real change so that every child can belong, be supported, and thrive at school - no excuses.

To the families still fighting every day for your kids - we see you, we hear you, and we stand with you.

Liam used to dread walking through the school gates. Now, he can't wait to learn — but it took leaving a system that made him feel ignored to get there.

04/11/2025

What a night! 🎃🕺💃

Our All Abilities Halloween Disco was full of laughter, dancing, and incredible costumes - thank you to everyone who came along and made it such a special night. Your energy and smiles lit up the room!

31/10/2025

With rain on the horizon, if your Halloween plans get a bit wet, come and join us at our All Abilities Halloween Disco instead! 💃🕺
It’s warm, dry, and full of fun for all ages and abilities.
🌧️ Tickets will be available at the door for anyone escaping the rain!

📅 When: Friday 31st October

🕕 Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

📍 Where: Majura Community Hall, 2 Rosevar Place, Dickson

💲 Cost: $25.00 per ticket (+Booking fee).

All Abilities Halloween Disco