Down Syndrome Awareness Month 2025

Celebrating identity, passions, and achievements of people with Down syndrome!

I am

This October, we invite you to join us for Down Syndrome Awareness Month 2025.

With the empowering theme “I Am”, the campaign celebrates people with Down syndrome by centering their voices, experiences, and achievements. Inspired by our community’s powerful reflections, we’ll share stories that highlight character, values, passions, and talents because every individual is unique, capable, and thriving.

Through storytelling, inclusive community events, and awareness initiatives, we will shine a light on the whole person beyond a diagnosis and celebrate the vibrant lives of people with Down syndrome.

How You Can Get Involved

Share Your Story
Help us spread awareness by sharing your “I Am” statement on social media. Use the hashtag #IAM and tag @downsyndromensw and tell the world who you are.

Share Your “I Am”

Join an Event
Join Up! For Fun on Sunday 19th October in celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

Join the Celebration

Host Your Own UP! For Fun
Can’t make it to our flagship event? Why not bring the fun to your local area by hosting your own UP! For Fun! We’ll provide you with all the resources and support you need to make your regional event a success.

Support Our Work
Your generosity ensures we can continue running vital programs for people with Down syndrome and their families.

Support our work today

I Am

When people with Down syndrome shared their stories, they spoke not just of challenges, but of joy, strength, and individuality.

“I am strong.”
“I am unique.”
“I am a dancer, a friend, a leader.”

The theme “I Am” honours these voices, empowering the community and inviting everyone to see people with Down syndrome for who they truly are.

We extend our gratitude to the generosity of our families and Down Syndrome NSW Ambassadors for being a part of this project:

Portraits by Jez Smith
Interview by Fuzz Ali

Audrey

I Am Kind
I Am Brave
I Am Strong

Leo

I Am Strong,
I Am Smart
I Am Beautiful
I Am Loved

Lily

Just watch me shine!

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Could provide our Medical Professionals Pack full of up to date information, growth charts and research which results in improved awareness, early intervention and overall education of Down Syndrome within the health care community.

$50

Could provide our New Baby Welcome Kit, providing parents with new babies educational information about Down Syndrome as well as precious gifts for their new baby.

$99

Could provide a Hospital or Home Visit from a member of our team with lived experience to a new born and their parents. This visit is invaluable in educating new parents and connecting them with vital health care services.

$200

Could provide free access for one family to our New Babies Day where we engage early intervention experts to share information as well as connect families in this important stage of life. We play, talk, laugh and nurture.

Has the potential to supply crucial equipment for our eagerly awaited teen and adult fun camps, where friends can unite, fostering improved mental health, life skills, and the creation of enduring friendships.

$10

Could sponsor enriching activities for our children, adults, and teenagers as part of our social programs, like Up Club and Up, Up and Away.

$20

Empowers us to develop valuable digital assets, including powerful parent-to-parent videos, which play a crucial role during the early stages when a newborn child enters the world.

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Could sponsor enriching activities for our children, adults, and teenagers as part of our social programs, like Up Club and Up, Up and Away.

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Empowers us to develop valuable digital assets, including powerful parent-to-parent videos, which play a crucial role during the early stages when a newborn child enters the world.

$100

Could provide the training for regional leaders to oversee Playgroups across 8 regions in Australia

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Where does my donation go?

Your generous donation will help fund Down syndrome NSW's programs, advocacy, and information and support services to enhance the lives of individuals with Down syndrome.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes. Down Syndrome NSW is registered with the Australian Taxation Office as an Income Tax Exempt Charity: Charitable Fundraising Authority No. 11321.

All donations over $2 are tax-deductible.

How else can I contribute?

There are many ways you can get involved and help change the lives of people with Down syndrome and their families and carers.

Some examples are:

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