- Inform, support, educate and empower families/whānau and people with Down syndrome.
- Promote awareness and deeper knowledge about Down syndrome to create positive attitudes in the community, particularly interested parties like educators and medical professionals.
- Advocate for the rights and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.
- Review policies and lobby government and other agencies.
- Create leadership platforms for people with Down syndrome.
Funding for speech and language therapy for children with Down syndrome:
The UpsideDowns Education Trust provides funding for private speech and language therapy for children with Down syndrome in New Zealand. For more information, please visit Apply to UpsideDowns Education Trust