We warmly welcome you to join us for:

Are you preparing for your child's transition to Kindergarten over the next couple of years? Join us for a supportive and relaxed social event and workshop designed to connect families as they navigate this important milestone.

All family members are welcome. Fun activities will be provided for children. Light refreshments are included.

From 1.30 - 2.30pm Alison Maunder, DSNSW Education Specialist will present information on:

What to expect during the transition to Kindergarten

Understanding your options for schooling

Your child's rights and entitlements in the education system

Tips for building positive relationships with your child's school

A chance to ask questions and connect with other parents

Whether you are feeling confident or a little unsure, this is a safe space to share, learn, and feel empowered as you support your child's start to school.

This event has been made possible through the support of the Department of Social Services Information Linkages and Capacity Building Program.

Registration is essential to attend this event. Please ensure you register every family member attending.

Why we ask for demographic information
We collect this information to help us understand who attends our events and to report to our funders. It is shared de-identified, meaning your personal details are not included. This helps us improve our programs and secure funding to keep them running.

📅 Saturday 16th August 2025

⏰ 1:00PM – 2:30PM AEST

📍 Location: Studio Artes, 33 Jersey Street, Hornsby, NSW, 2077

Are you a Member?

Membership is FREE. Sign up here: Become a Member – Down Syndrome NSW. We have lots of member-only events throughout the year as well as discounts for our conferences, workshops and training and other great member benefits soon to be announced!

Down Syndrome NSW is the peak body for Down syndrome in NSW. We work with pride to support people with Down syndrome to reach their full potential. Your support at our events makes our work possible. Where we can, we provide events for free or at cost recovery only. We greatly appreciate your support.