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Membership

The Society welcomes new members at anytime so why not show your support by becoming a financial member today.

Your annual membership commences from the date your payment is received and processed with renewal reminders issued one month prior to membership expiration.

The types of memberships available are outlined below and application forms can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate membership category in the information box on the right hand side of the screen.

We ask that you complete the application form and either post, fax or email it to the Society along with the appropriate method of payment or you can drop in at the office in person. Whilst we do accept credit cards, please note that at this time we are not in a position to accept/process credit card payments electronically (i.e. instantaneously online). Credit card payments will incur a 5% surcharge (note: Family memberships are exempt from this surcharge). It is strongly recommended that you do not send cash through the post.

Your membership assists the Down Syndrome Society in its endeavour to provide ongoing support and services that will enable people with Down syndrome to live their lives with dignity and respect.

We sincerely thank you for your continued support.

 

Types of Memberships

Full Family or Individual Membership

Full family membership is open to families who have a son or daughter with Down syndrome or similar chromosomal disorder. The membership covers all family members including the individual with Down syndrome until he/she leaves school. This membership entitles the family to cast one vote on issues where a vote is called.

Individual membership is open to adults with Down syndrome and is required once the individual has left school. The adult will no longer be covered by the family membership. The individual is entitled to cast a vote on issues where a vote is called.

Please note that once an Individual membership is taken out a separate family membership is required if the remaining family (i.e. parents and siblings) wish to remain financial members of the Society and therefore eligible for membership benefits.

Benefits

  • Discounts – eligible for discounts on Early intervention fees, all publications and workshops as well as special membership rates at all Society functions.
  • Resource Centre – access to our Resource centre, which has an extensive range of computer software, specialised toys and equipment and books for children, adults and professionals.
  • Newsletter, published monthly
  • Special events and shows – throughout the year the Society is often offered special rates for major shows that come to Adelaide including an allocated space at the annual Christmas Pageant.
  • Movie tickets – Free movie tickets are made available to Society members at least twice a year offering great value for the family.
  • Magic Festival – free tickets to the Magic Festival with a value of up to $60 per family.
  • Leisure and Recreation – access to the Society’s Leisure and recreation programs. Activities include camps, bowling nights, weekend shorts, and other social events for 10-15 year olds and 15 year olds to adults.
  • Club Slick – Club Slick is a Rock ‘n’ Roll club for people aged 10 years and over with Down syndrome and other intellectual disability. Members receive a discount on club entry and t-shirts.

Cost

The cost of a Family or Individual membership is $50.00 p.a. inclusive of GST.

 

School/Agency Membership

Any school and/or agency with a child/student/client with Down syndrome or similar chromosomal disorder is eligible to take out this membership.

A membership covers all personnel of the school and/or agency.

Benefits

  • Disability awareness sessions – the Society has developed disability awareness sessions about Down syndrome which are suitable for Primary and Secondary students. These sessions are a user pay service. This service will be provided to schools that are members of the Society.
  • Discounts – available on all publications and all Training and Development workshops.
  • Resource Centre – access to our resource centre with an extensive range of computer software, specialised toys and equipment, books and videos for professionals and children.
  • Newsletter published monthly.

Cost

The cost of a School and/or Agency membership is $50.00 p.a. inclusive of GST.

 

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