Join us at the STRIVE Afternoon Tea Club A session run by people with Down syndrome for people with Down syndrome. All are welcome but focussed on +16 participants. Topic: STRIVE Afternoon Tea Club Date: 12 April 2025 Time: 04:00 PM Auckland, Wellington Zoom Meeting - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84558163827?pwd=MEO0APhA6XPQ3mYUbRaEKvVbWZkE3o.1 Meeting ID: 845 5816 3827 Passcode: 591910 This […]
Care Matters and the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association (NZDSA) are excited to collaborate and bring you a free four-part online workshop series designed to empower whānau in planning for the future. Rooted in the Enabling Good Lives (EGL) principles, these sessions provide practical tools, insights, and connections to help you navigate the journey ahead. […]
This April, the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association (NZDSA) is proud to support Autism Awareness Month and raise awareness of the co-occurrence of Down syndrome and autism. April begins with World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd, marking the 18th annual United Nations-recognised day of advocacy and understanding. This year’s theme, "Celebrate Differences," highlights the […]
Care Matters and the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association (NZDSA) are excited to collaborate and bring you a free four-part online workshop series designed to empower whānau in planning for the future. Rooted in the Enabling Good Lives (EGL) principles, these sessions provide practical tools, insights, and connections to help you navigate the journey ahead. […]
A great way for our under 12's community to mix and mingle. Bring the whole whanau. Parents/Caregivers will have plenty of time to meet people and catch up, while their kids play. PLEASE do not come if you feel unwell . Please note: this is a very secure environment, however your children are still your […]
Care Matters and the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association (NZDSA) are excited to collaborate and bring you a free four-part online workshop series designed to empower whānau in planning for the future. Rooted in the Enabling Good Lives (EGL) principles, these sessions provide practical tools, insights, and connections to help you navigate the journey ahead. […]
This is a dinner for ADSA parents. Come along to connect with other families and meet friends - new and old. Share some delicious food, and plenty of laughs. Come for a drink, dinner, dessert or everything - The GOOD HOME do fantastic food. (Please note: this meal is not funded by ADSA). Please RSVP […]
27th May at 7.30pm Join Us for an Introduction to the IHC Online Friendship Programme! Guest Speaker: Hannah Verry – Online Friendship Coordinator, IHC This session is for parents and whānau who want to learn more about the IHC Online Friendship Programme, which connects people across the country by phone or online to build friendships and […]
STRIVE Afternoon Tea Club 7th June - 4pm -5pm A session run by people with Down syndrome for people with Down syndrome. All are welcome but focussed on +16 participants. Make a New Friend with the IHC Online Friendship Programme! Guest Speaker: Hannah Verry – Online Friendship Coordinator, IHC Do you want to make new […]
The NZDSA is excited to invite you to the launch of a valuable new digital resource – Whaimana: Support My Decision The New Zealand Down Syndrome Association is delighted to have been part of the advisory group that supported the development of Whaimana – Support My Decisions, a new digital resource designed to promote and […]
Success in School is a 2-day workshop for educators of children with Down syndrome and other learning challenges. NEXT WORKSHOP: 28 & 29 July 2025 – via Zoom More Details to come