Inclusive events and programs

International Day of People with Disability 

International Day of People with Disability is an annual United Nations observed day on 3 December that aims to promote community awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. The cities of Rockingham and Kwinana are celebrating this year with a range of fun and inclusive activities for everyone.

• Monday 25 November to Sunday 8 December 2024
• Various locations around City of Rockingham and City of Kwinana

See below for the activity guide or visit our What's On calendar.

Activity guide

2024 Expressions of Interest Open – Microenterprise Pop-up Stalls

We're working in partnership with three local shopping centres – Rockingham Centre, Warnbro Centre and Secret Harbour Square – to host pop-up stalls of microenterprises owned by people with disability and carers. 

To express interest in a stall, complete the below form and email it to customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au.

If you need support to fill in the form, or you have any questions, contact us at 9528 0333. 

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About our inclusive events and programs

We provide a wide range of activities, events and programs for the community throughout the year, with the aim of ensuring that these are accessible and inclusive for the whole community, including people with disability. Events include Castaways Sculpture Awards, Christmas Festival, New Year’s Eve, Australia Day Celebration, Symphony on the Green and Performance in the Park.

We will continue to expand on the provision of accessible and inclusive event services, including: 

• Auslan interpretation
• audio-loops
• tactile tours
• beach matting
• free use of beach wheelchairs and walkers
• accessible viewing areas
• chill out zones
• Sensory-Santa meet and greet (Christmas Festival only)
• social stories
• accessible toilets
• additional ACROD parking close to the event
• headphones
• and more.

To see what will be provided at each event, see the What’s On calendar for individual event details. If you have any specific access queries or requests, please contact us at customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au or 9528 0333.

Planning accessible and inclusive events

If you are holding a community event, you need to ensure access and inclusion for all. For more information and guidance on how this can be achieved, go to planning accessible and inclusive events.