ACT Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability

24/02/2026

📍 Out and about on Thursday!

Gus, our Community Navigator, will be at the Woden Library on Thursday from 10am–12pm

Have any disability related questions about support for your child or family? Drop in for a friendly chat - everyone’s welcome!

23/02/2026

Applications for our Meeting Support Assistant positon CLOSE THIS FRIDAY!

This position is casual and will be providing practical support to staff to attend meetings.

For more details see below.

Applications close 5:00pm 27 February 2026.

If you have any questions please contact Gemma (community@actdsid.org.au).

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22/02/2026

Only 2 weeks to go until Canberra Day!

Have you given where we live yet?

Join the Canberra Day Appeal — running now until Canberra Day — and help us raise vital funds for our community work. This year we are aiming to raise $5,000 to help bring people together at inclusive community events, build skills and confidence through workshops, and keep the connections strong that make lasting change possible.

Every $1 you donate becomes $2 for the first $2,500 (so $2.5k turns into $5kk!).

Come on Canberra, join the giving wave! Donate now at https://canberra-day-appeal-2026.raiselysite.com/o/act-down-syndrome-intellectual-disability

Give Where You Live! 💛 Support our of local charities doing life-changing work across our region.

21/02/2026

Join us for a special community screening of the new animated movie GOAT to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day.

Brought to you by the same artists that made 'K-pop Demon Hunters' and 'Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse'.

GOAT is a fun, action-packed animated film that follows Will, a small goat with big dreams who gets a once in a lifetime chance to join the pros and play Roarball. His teammates doubt him at first, but Will is determined to prove that "small can ball" and show that hear, courage and teamwork matter more than size.

Event Details:

Venue: Limelight Cinemas, South Point Tuggeranong, Anketell Street, Greenway, ACT.

When: 21st of March 2026

Time: Screening starts at 2:00pm (1 hour 40 minutes runtime).

Cost: $15 + GST & Booking Fee ($17.41)

If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact Gus at navigator@actdsid.org.au
Ticket sales close 19/03/2026

https://events.humanitix.com/world-down-syndrome-day-celebration-goat-limelight-cinema?_gl=1*16six0g*_gcl_au*MTA2NjQ2Mzc5LjE3NjM5MzUyNDQuMTM2OTI4NjY4My4xNzcwNjg0MzI3LjE3NzA2ODQ0MDE.*_ga*NjMxMzQzMjAwLjE3NDAzNzMxNjE.*_ga_LHKW5FR9N6*czE3NzE0NzQ0MzUkbzE0OSRnMSR0MTc3MTQ3ODk4NSRqNTkkbDAkaDA.

20/02/2026

Have you recently welcomed a beautiful new baby and are looking for some support?

The Guide for New Parents by Down Syndrome Australia offers helpful information and practical resources to support families in learning more about Down syndrome. It’s designed to provide reassurance, guidance and encouragement, while celebrating the many joyful moments you’ll share with your child. ❤️

Find out more via the link below:

https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/DSA_A-Guide-For-New-Parents_Jun22_WEB.pdf

18/02/2026

🎈✨ The Canberra Balloon Spectacular is back for 2026! ✨🎈

We’re excited to once again be part of this incredible event and are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help serve breakfast from 14–22 March 2026, in partnership with The Lions Club of Canberra Belconnen.

🗓 Shifts available daily:
⏰ 5:30am – 8:00am
⏰ 8:00am – 10:00am
📍 Grass area behind the National Library

This is a fantastic fundraising opportunity for our Association, and we would love to see as many volunteers as possible get involved. It’s an early start, but there’s nothing quite like balloons rising over Canberra at sunrise! 🌅🎈

If you’re able to lend a hand, please email admin@actdsid.org.au by 5 March 2026.

We hope you can join us! 💛

18/02/2026

Good mental health is essential for everyone. It helps us manage everyday stress and navigate challenging times in positive and healthy ways.

The Down syndrome and mental health guide by Down Syndrome Australia outlines practical steps that people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities and their families can take to support good mental health and identify when it may be time to seek professional support.

Check it out via the link below!

https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/DSAMentalhealthresourceweb.pdf

17/02/2026

We are hiring a Meeting Support Assistant to support some of our amazing staff.

This position is casual and will be providing practical support to staff to attend meetings.

For more details see below.

Applications close 5:00pm 27 February 2026.

If you have any questions please contact Gemma (community@actdsid.org.au).

Share this with anyone you think would be a good fit! 😃

16/02/2026

Check out this fantastic guide from Down Syndrome Australia :

A Guide for Employees (Easy Read) contains information to support people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities to get ready to find a job.

With tools such as resume and cover letter writing, as well as interview prep, this guide provides key resources to assist individuals with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities with learning how to navigate the job recruitment process.

Click on the link below to read!

https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DSA_A-guide-for-employees_Easy-Read_2022.pdf

13/02/2026

We are hiring a Meeting Support Assistant to support some of our amazing staff.

This position is casual and will be providing practical support to staff to attend meetings.

For more details see below.

Applications close 5:00pm 27 February 2026.

If you have any questions please contact Gemma.

Share this with anyone you think would be a good fit! 😃

12/02/2026

Dance Fitness is now being run by Cheryle Henry at the Southern Cross Club in Tuggeranong. Check out the flyer below for further details.

09/02/2026

📍 Out and about on Thursday!

Gus, our Community Navigator, will be at the Mura Lanyon Youth and Community Centre on Thursday from 1:00pm - 5:00pm.

Have questions about support for your child or family? Drop in for a friendly chat - everyone’s welcome!