About Us

Having been founded over 40 years ago, Down Syndrome NSW is deeply proud of its strong history forged on the shoulders of giants, of trailblazers who refused to leave their children in hospitals and institutions and who saw a brighter future.

It is in this same vein that we codesigned our Strategic Plan, with our eyes firmly planted on the future, armed with our knowledge and learnings from the past. This marks a time when the reform rich environment in which we operate remains in flux, with the Disability Royal Commission and NDIS Review signalling significant changes ahead. We are confident our strategy enables us to be agile and impactful in all we do.

Our hope for a brighter future will be translated into a reality, courtesy of this strategy. Hopes are wonderful, realisation of that hope into reality is where the magic happens. The brighter future we hope for sees our loved ones with Down syndrome as active and valued contributors in their diverse and thriving communities. So too, it sees our organisation amplify its innovation and impact.
Most importantly, a brighter future sees the whole of community elevated by being authentically inclusive of people with Down syndrome.

I am proud to present to you our Strategic Plan 2024 - 2026.

This matters because our loved ones with Down syndrome matter.