Step Up! 2014 Riverina: Sunday 26th October

We had a fantastic day at Step Up! Sydney and Picton on Sunday 19th. Thank you to everyone who came along and supported us. Pictures will be uploaded over the next few days.

Next up is Step Up! Riverina, in Wagga Wagga next Sunday (26th) - click here to register.

Step Up for Down Syndrome 2014 in the Hunter

Step Up 2014

Only two weeks till Sydney Step Up!   Counting down the days till this years Step Up? Ask your family and friends to join you for a great day.There are four events to choose from: Sydney - Sunday 19th October 2014 Picton - Sunday 19th October 2014.  Wagga Wagga - Sunday 26th October 2014 Newcastle - Sunday 23rd November 2014 It’s easy to get involved – Check out the four different events happening around NSW and decide which is best for you  Register online HERE  Invite your friends and family to join in  Get fundraising Come on the day, walk and have fun! Our goal is to raise $50,000 this year and the only way we can do it, is with your help. So what are you waiting for? Jump online now and become a part of our team! We're also still looking for more volunteers, so if you have any family and friends who aren't walking but would like to help out on the day, email us at stepup@dsansw.org.au

Good health: important advice for summer

The Adult Down Syndrome Clinic has recently posted some advice particularly relevant for people with Down syndrome as we in the southern hemisphere come into summer:

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• Eye conditions and sunglasses ... Eye conditions are more common in people with Down syndrome ... Sunglasses may help prevent cataracts and glaucoma
• Hydration  ... Based on patient interviews, physical exams and review of lab tests, it is clear many of our patients don't drink enough fluids ...

Timely advice for those signing up for Step UP! for Down Syndrome 2014

Step UP! update

Ready, Steady, Walk!!!

Step Up! for Down syndrome is on again this year and it’s time to put save the date so you don’t miss out.

Sydney - Sunday 19th October 2014

Picton - Sunday 19th October 2014 - new event - details to come

Wagga Wagga - Sunday 26th October 2014

Newcastle - Sunday 23rd November 2014

It’s easy to get involved –

• Check out the four different events happening around NSW and decide which is best for you 
• Register online HERE or by using the links below (or go to www.stepupfordownsyndrome.org.au and choose your area)
• Invite your friends and family to join in 
• Get fundraising
• Come on the day, walk and have fun!

For those joining us for the Sydney walk, you’ll be excited to know the walk will start and finish at the same place. So no more worrying about getting back to the car or dropping off picnic supplies, everything will be in the one easy location.

This year you will need to bring your own picnic and drinks (as there will be no food to purchase other than the nearby cafes and takeaway outlets located around Circular Quay).

If you’re not up to walking, you can still participate as we’re also looking for volunteers to help manage the day. If this interests you, please email us –stepup@dsansw.org.au

We’re looking forward to Step UP! for Down syndrome 2014 and are excited about reaching our fundraising goal of $50,000! Thanks for being a part of our team and helping make this day a fun and memorable event.

See you there!!!

DS NSW Team

Save the date for Step Up! 2014

The date has been set for Step Up! 2014  in Sydney- keep your calendar free on

Sunday 19 October 2014

More details to follow.

If you are interested in organising an event in your local area or would like to volunteer at an event please contact Benjamin Chinnock via email: ben.chinnock@dsansw.org.auben.chinnock@dsansw.org.au