World Down Syndrome Day

Leave no one behind 

Leave no one behind is the international theme for World Down Syndrome Day this year.

'All people with Down syndrome must have opportunities to live fulfilling lives, included on a full and equal basis with others, in all aspects of society. 

The 2030 UN Agenda for Sustainable Development, a global plan of action for people, planet and prosperity, pledges that “no one will be left behind”.'

Watch the video 

What Makes Me Proud?
Down Syndrome Australia has published 21 stories over the last three weeks, reflecting on the proposition "What makes me proud?". All 21 stories available on DS Australia website for those of you who are wanting to binge view to celebrate the day!

Down Syndrome Australia patron the Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove will be hosting an event in Canberra to celebrate

Down Syndrome NSW will be celebrating on Sunday with our Afternoon Tea with guest speaker Dr Ellen Skladzien from Down Syndrome Australia.

Plenty of schools across NSW have engaged with "Lots of Socks" this year too

Read an employment success story from Canberra
Kathryn and Peter are kicking goals on World Down Syndrome Day
by Megan Doherty
in The Canberra Times

"Kathryn Rodwell and Peter Bartholomew have been working for the last 18 months on the Ginninderry project, job-sharing at the head office, helping in all kinds of ways to support the creation of a massive housing development in the north-west of Canberra."