Our Programs
Our programs, services and supports help create a brighter future for people with Down syndrome.
Up! UP! And Away is specially curated for kids and teens with Down syndrome and intellectual disability.
This program is designed to promote active engagement and offers enriching experiences through a series of capacity-building workshops.
Additionally, we have integrated mental wellbeing workshops to ensure holistic development and emotional support for all participants.
UP! UP! And Away Events
UP! UP! & Away School Holidays Program with Little Lane Workshops - October Holidays
For children aged 6 - 17 who have Down Syndrome (siblings welcome to register).
Date: Tuesday 1 October, 2024
Venue: Parramatta Leagues Club, 1 Eels Pl, Parramatta NSW 2150
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
Registration: $100 per person (First sibling FREE!)
What to expect
- Icebreakers, music and dance activities in the morning
- 3 hours of arts activities with Little Lane Workshops
- Friendship building
- NDIS trained Staff and Volunteers to ensure a safe and supportive environment
- Parent/Carer involvement - We would love to have our parents and carers volunteering and working alongside our team and our members
About Little Lane Workshops:
Little Lane Workshops are a small family business based in the Northern Beaches, Sydney. They provide a diverse range of arts, crafts and lifestyle workshops with a strong passion for supporting the creative community.
UP! UP! & Away School Holiday Program with Leap Frogs - October Holidays
For children aged 6 - 17 who have Down Syndrome (siblings welcome to register).
Dates: Thursday 3 October, 2024
Venue: Hornsby Heights Community Centre, 104 Galston Rd, Hornsby Heights NSW 2077
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
Registration: $100 per person (First sibling FREE!)
What to expect
- Inclusive and tailored sport and active activities: Leap Frogs carefully curated games and activities are designed to promote teamwork, communication, and most importantly, loads of fun!
- Friendship building
- NDIS trained Staff and Volunteers to ensure a safe and supportive environment
- Parent/Carer involvement - We would love to have our parents and carers volunteering and working alongside our team and our members
About Leap Frogs:
Leap Frogs Action Sports And Games is a company located in the heart of Botany-NSW and leaded by Michel Bonalume, who is a Physical Education Teacher, Post graduated in Exercise Physiology and gymnastics coach with over 13 years of experience within children’s sport.
Forms
A Service Agreement and Schedule of Supports is ESSENTIAL to attend this event.
Have you have completed a Service Agreement and Schedule of Supports for your loved one with Down syndrome?
You can complete them by clicking the forms linked to the right.
School Holiday Program - APRIL 2024
For event and program inquiries, please contact our Social Programs team socialprograms@downsyndromensw.org.au
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