News from the NZDSA
A selection of articles, stories and updates from the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association
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New Zealand Down Syndrome Association
We are the National organisation representing the Down Syndrome community in New Zealand.
Understanding The DSS Flexible Funding Changes![]()
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Covering common questions + how flexible funding and an EGL approach can support more choice and control.![]()
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A free online session: ![]()
Monday 11 May![]()
12.00-1.00pm![]()
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Here is the link to join, we look forward to seeing you there!![]()
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teams.microsoft.com/meet/43916030287592?p=ncYsxBgCQd6lqdBa56![]()
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Meeting ID: 439 160 302 875 92 ![]()
Passcode: 9gn66zq9
We have the STRIVE Afternoon Tea Club coming up this weekend!![]()
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A session run by people with Down syndrome for people with Down syndrome. All are welcome but focussed on +16 participants![]()
9th May 2026![]()
4pm -5pm![]()
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Meeting ID: 847 5430 1958![]()
Passcode: 909900![]()
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See you there!
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We hope you are enjoying a great long weekend with friends and Whānau.![]()
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The Big Connect is now available online for you to enjoy, follow the link below!![]()
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Let’s do more than celebrate in 2026.![]()
Let’s strengthen advocacy.![]()
Let’s challenge exclusion.![]()
Let’s stand Together Against Loneliness.![]()
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nzdsa.org.nz/the-big-connect-2026/
Lest we forget.![]()
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Today, we celebrate the ANZAC spirit – a spirit of mateship and courage always.![]()
Let us strive to embody this spirit in our daily lives – helping others, standing up for what's right, and fostering community.
The NZDSA National Achievement Awards - a call for nominations.![]()
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The NZDSA National Achievement Awards, hosted by Her Excellency the Governor-General, will take place on Friday 23 October 2026 in Wellington. ![]()
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Nominations are currently open, so seize the opportunity to recognise the outstanding contributions and achievements of people with Down syndrome in your community. ![]()
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Please email Zandra [email protected] for the nomination form. Nominations close on the 1st June 2026.