Emma Memma visits Down Syndrome WA ahead of Telethon

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 11:32 · Archive

Former children's entertainer Emma Memma visited Down Syndrome WA on Friday to sing with children ahead of Telethon Weekend.

Former children's entertainer and Wiggle Emma Memma visited Down Syndrome WA on Friday, singing with children, parents and support teams ahead of Telethon Weekend. They sang classics including The Wheels on the Bus, accompanied by hand gestures and Auslan signing.

Emma said that shared songs help children connect with each other and their carers. 'When you're singing a song that everybody knows, instantly everyone binds together,' she said. 'You can see that the children actually connect not just with their parent or their carer, but then they connect with each other because they know that song and that's really important.'

Parent Amanda Bright watched as her daughter Taya experienced the visit with joy. 'It's magic,' Bright said. 'I think the joy that our kids can experience is next level... they feel their emotions really strongly in a way that you or I probably don't, and it's special because it helps remind us that there is actually that level of joy in real everyday things.' After a difficult period for her family, Bright said the simple happiness of the day was deeply valued.

How it is being reported

• Telethon 2026: Emma Memma a bright orange ray of sunshine for Down Syndrome WA families ahead of TelethonFor kids living with Down syndrome, who often face daily developmental and medical hurdles, the special visitor wasn’t just a performer — she was a beacon of familiar warmth.The West Australian · 16 Oct, 11:01
• Telethon 2026: Emma Memma a bright orange ray of sunshine for Down Syndrome WA families ahead of TelethonFor kids living with Down syndrome, who often face daily developmental and medical hurdles, the special visitor wasn’t just a performer — she was a beacon of familiar warmth.Perth Now · 16 Oct, 11:01

In this story: Emma Memma · Down Syndrome WA · Amanda Bright · Taya · The Wiggles

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