Down Syndrome NSW is an independent, registered charity established and run by parents. The Aim of Down Syndrome NSW is to encourage people with Down syndrome to fulfil their potential for successful and happy lives, in a society which knows their abilities and is supportive of their needs. Our work is to represent the interests and respond to the needs of people with Down syndrome in the major aspects of their lives; as members of the family, in their individual pursuits, and as members of the community.