UpsideDowns Updates
Viv's Big Shave!
UpsideDowns supporter Viv Alborough is one committed superstar — she volunteered to sacrifice her hair to raise money to help provide speech and language therapy to Aotearoa’s kids with Down syndrome!
Meet the New Barbie with Down Syndrome
The UpsideDowns team was very excited to hear that toy maker Mattel would this year be releasing its first Barbie doll with Down syndrome, so that more children have access to toys that represent them.
Your UpsideDowns Father's Day Guide
Father’s Day is coming up! If you’d like to spoil Dad and support the generous businesses that help UpsideDowns give a voice to kiwi kids with Down syndrome, we’ve got just the gift guide for you.
A Voice for Caleb
All children deserve to have their voices heard. But for kids born with Down Syndrome, communication is a big challenge. Without proper support, many will remain non-verbal throughout their lives.
Swinging Big for World Down Syndrome Day
UpsideDowns was thrilled when one of our member whānau from the Hawke’s Bay reached out with the idea to host a charity golf day to celebrate this year’s World Down Syndrome Day.
Your UpsideDowns Mother's Day Guide
What’s better than celebrating the amazing mothers in your life for Mother’s Day? Supporting the businesses that help UpsideDowns give a voice to Kiwi kids with Down syndrome, of course!
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day 2023
On 21 March each year, the world celebrates World Down Syndrome Day. It’s a global day of awareness to promote the rights, inclusion, and wellbeing of people living with Down syndrome.
What's on for World Down Syndrome Day
World Down Syndrome Day is observed annually on 21 March every year, here are some of the great events taking place on and around World Down Syndrome Day throughout Aotearoa this year!
Farewell Sarah and Tom
This month, the UpsideDowns team, families, and supporters gathered at our Avondale headquarters to bid farewell to two valuable members of our whānau: Chief Executive (and dishwasher) Dr Sarah Hamlin-Paterson and Board Member Tom Pedlar.
