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19 Oct

StepUP for Down Syndrome

  • Family and kids
  • Activity

Down Syndrome Awareness Month is celebrated each October and Down Syndrome Victoria is hosting the annual StepUP! for Down syndrome 3km fundraising walk. Come together with your family, friends and supporters in celebration of people with Down syndrome. Enjoy a day filled with family-friendly activities and entertainment. There will be live music, emergency services vehicles to explore, market stalls, activities, characters and food vendors.

Down Syndrome Victoria is a community based not-for-profit membership organisation established in 1978, made up of people with Down syndrome, their families, friends and professionals. They are committed to achieving positive change and advocating with and for people with Down syndrome to have access to the same opportunities, supports and community activities as other Victorians.

This event raises much needed fuds to allow Down Syndrome Victoria to continue to do this great work with the Down syndrome community of Victoria.

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Date Times
Sun 19 Oct
  • 10am - 1.30pm 10:00am - 1:30pm

Location

Princes Park
240-564 Royal Parade
Carlton North 3054

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Price and bookings

From free to $20

Adult / general $20
Senior $10
Student / concession free
Children $10

Free for children under 5

Booking not required

Book online for StepUP for Down Syndrome

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0432 235 919
  • email address: nicoleb@dsav.asn.au
  • Visit website for StepUP for Down Syndrome
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  • Companion card accepted
  • Mobility access
  • Service animals

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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