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Sydney, New South Wales 
 

🧡 Join Us for the 2025 22q Family Camp & 22q at the Zoo – Sydney! 🦁🌿

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Whether you join us for the whole weekend or just Saturday’s activities, we’d love to see you there!
 

📅 16–18 May 2025
📍 Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park, Narrabeen NSW
👉 Check out the park’s facilities here

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Get ready for a weekend of connection, fun, and community at our 22q Family Camp—and don’t miss the annual 22q at the Zoo Sydney event on Saturday 17 May!

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Details Above. 

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Brisbane, Queensland

🧡 Join Us for the 2025 22q at the Zoo
Southbank Brisbane 🧡
 

🍓 Brisbane’s Big Picnic – 22q at the Zoo Day 🧺
📍 Riverside Green Playground, Southbank
📅 Sunday 18 May 2025 | From 12 noon

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Join 22q families from across Queensland for a relaxed afternoon by the river!

❤️ Wear red, bring a picnic rug, and either pack your lunch or grab something delicious from the nearby cafes.

A fun, casual day to connect, share stories, and enjoy the beautiful South Bank surrounds together.

Everyone’s welcome – bring the whole family!

RSVP: Tamara Harrison - harrison08@y7mail.com

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Melbourne, Victoria

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🦘 Join Us for the 2025 22q at the Zoo22q at the Zoo – Melbourne
📅 Sunday 18 May 2025
📍 Location & time: 📅Healesville Sanctuary, from 10.30am

$$ $53 adults 16 years and Over

$$ $0 Children 0 - 15 Years

$$ $40 Concession

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We’re excited to be bringing 22q at the Zoo to Melbourne again this year!

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As always, expect a relaxed and welcoming day for families to connect, share stories, and enjoy some time out together.

🧡 Save the date and watch this space – we can’t wait to see you there!

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​​Perth, Western Australia

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📍 Perth Zoo, 20 Labouchere Rd, South Perth
📅 Saturday 24 May 2025 | From 10:30am

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Join us for a fun and relaxed day at Perth Zoo to connect with other 22q families and raise awareness for 22q Deletion Syndrome.

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🌟 Wear red to show your support and come along to meet new friends, share experiences, and enjoy the zoo’s beautiful surroundings.

🍴 Bring a picnic or grab lunch at the zoo cafes.
🐒 Fun activities, great company, and more!

🧡 Everyone is welcome – we look forward to seeing you there!

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RSVP: Kelly Grant - grantyourwishes@yahoo.com

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Hamilton, New Zealand

Join us for a relaxed, family-friendly picnic at the Magical Bridge Playground in Hamilton as part of 22q at the Zoo 2025!

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📍 Magical Bridge Playground, Gate 2, 800 Heaphy Terrace, Hamilton
📅 Sunday 18 May 2025 | From 11:00am

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🌤 Bring a picnic blanket, your favourite snacks or lunch, and enjoy a casual get-together with other 22q families.
It’s a great chance to connect, chat, and let the kids play in a welcoming, inclusive space.

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☔ If it rains, we’ll postpone – so fingers crossed for sunshine!

We’d love to see you there if you can make it!

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This is a wonderful opportunity for families affected by 22q to connect, share stories, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings together. All ages welcome – bring a picnic, your curiosity, and your smiles!

RSVP Via Facebook 

 

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Join us for a fun and relaxed family day out at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch!
📍 Location: Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
📅 Date: 18th May 2025
🕙 Time: Meet at 10:00am at the main entrance

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RSVP to Rebecca Smith: smithrebe@gmail.com

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​If you would like to coordinate an event near you, please reach out to President@22q.org.au

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