Day Programs & Community Participation for Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
How the NDIS funds day programs, community access and social participation for people with Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21), and how to find the right one.
Getting out, staying connected and doing things you enjoy matters — and the NDIS funds it. For people with Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21), day programs and community participation supports build skills, friendships and routine. This guide explains what's funded and how to find the right program.
Community participation and Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) is a genetic condition caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. It is the most common chromosomal condition in Australia, occurring in approximately 1 in 700 births — around…
What's funded
Depending on your goals, a plan for Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) might fund:
Group vs one-to-one
Both have their place for Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21):
Getting it into a plan for Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
Set goals around connection, community and independence, and describe the support you need to take part safely. The clearer the goal, the easier it is to fund the right community supports.