All ages support groups for:
- Chinese-speaking parents
The contact for this group is Judy Sun. Phone (09) 479 8960 for more information. - Japanese-speaking parents
The contact for this group is Chie Hashimoto. Call (09) 948 2463 or 0211157699 for more information. - Pasifika families
The contact for this group is Desiree Chan-Chui. Call 02218322578 or email for more information.
Facebook groups
- New Zealand Group for Parents of Children with Down Syndrome
Closed Group 672 Members - T21 Mums NZ – Open Group
Posts controlled by Admins. We like this for sharing positive news and information. - NZ Mums of Kids with T21
Closed Group 115 members with kids age 0-10. Members can post information and questions here.
DADS: Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome
Contact for this group is Mike Rudkins 0274413949.
MADS: Mums Appreciating Down Syndrome
Yvonne Walker organises a girls’ night out for those mothers who have returned to the work force but still want support and contact. Phone (09) 238 1331 or 0274392893 or email Yvonne.