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
9th August STRIVE Afternoon Tea Club 4pm - 5pm Online A session run by people with Down syndrome for people with Down syndrome. All are welcome but focussed on +16 participants Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82833353821?pwd=13JukSGYh4IEtsCyf1vHH6Unl6xUKj.1 Meeting ID: 828 3335 3821 Passcode: 788975
20th August at 7.30pm Online Support Group Down Syndrome and Autism Online Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85334030961?pwd=YI7jybWyEmTc4JLJoTDpMcVbqe81MN.1 Meeting ID: 853 3403 0961 Passcode: 406176
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 […]
Dear “Kids” Caregivers, This years’ fun day is to be held on Sunday 31st August from 8.30am. The event is hosted by the local transport industry to provide children with special needs, a chance to get close to the big rigs they see on the roads. The invitation is for a child with special […]
NZDSA: Have Your Say on the Disability Strategy Refresh Consultations are open on the New Zealand Disability Strategy 2026–2030. This is your chance to make sure the voices of people with Down syndrome, their whānau, and carers are heard. NZDSA Feedback Events Join our sessions to share your thoughts in a supportive environment: Topic: Feedback […]
13th September - 4pm -5pm A session run by people with Down syndrome for people with Down syndrome. All are welcome but focussed on +16 participants This month we will be talking about the Refresh of the NZ Disability Strategy Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84168326399?pwd=aTnlHxwL0uarOaeFWLcFekn6oTXeuL.1 Meeting ID: 841 6832 6399 Passcode: 843724
17th September 2025 at 07:30 PM Online Support Meeting for Parents of Children with Regression Disorder The NZDSA is hosting another online support meeting for parents of children diagnosed with regression disorder. This will be an opportunity to connect, share experiences, and support one another. Details: Focus: Sharing and support (not for medical advice) Join […]
Focus: Improved Futures-Improved Lives Audience: All It is your North Star Gives power and strength when things go wrong Soon after his birth, Garry and Bridget were determined to create a life for Alex that would follow the same path as his siblings. They wanted him to have a strong sense of belonging in his […]