Inclusive events and programs

‘Create, Connect, Flourish’ - International Day of People with Disability 2023

All community members are invited to participate in a range free all abilities activities and workshops from 24 November to 8 December in celebration of International Day of People with Disability 2023. Activities and workshops will be held across the City at various facilities over the two weeks.

This will include inclusive workshops on topics like film making, business skills, art, recreation and wellbeing activities, and pop-up stalls of handmade goods crafted by people with disability and their carers.

For a schedule of activities please download the Activity Guide.

International Day of People with Disability is an annual United Nations observed day on 3 December. The aim is to break down social barriers and promote inclusivity through community awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability.

'Together We Thrive' - International Day of People with Disability - 2022 Gallery  

  • Microenterprise stall ‘All Thing Retail’ run by students from Warnbro Community High School Education Support CentreMicroenterprise stall ‘All Thing Retail’ run by students from Warnbro Community High School Education Support Centre.
  • Councillors and community enjoying the silent discoCouncillors and community members enjoying the silent disco.
  • Malibu School Glee Club students performing.Malibu School Glee Club students performing.
  • Community enjoying the giant gamesCommunity enjoying the giant games.
  • Community member enjoying trying virtual reality equipmentA community member enjoying trying virtual reality equipment.
  • 21 local microenterprises run by people with disability held stalls on the day21 local microenterprises run by people with disability held stalls on the day.
  • Trishaw ridesTrishaw rides.
  • The microenterprises were a popular addition to the eventThe microenterprises were a popular addition to the event.
  • More microenterprisesMore microenterprises.
  • Post-performance hugPost-performance hug.
  • Participants enjoyed a number of live performancesParticipants enjoyed a number of live performances.
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  • Microenterprise stall ‘All Thing Retail’ run by students from Warnbro Community High School Education Support Centre
  • Councillors and community enjoying the silent disco
  • Malibu School Glee Club students performing.
  • Community enjoying the giant games
  • Community member enjoying trying virtual reality equipment
  • 21 local microenterprises run by people with disability held stalls on the day
  • Trishaw rides
  • The microenterprises were a popular addition to the event
  • More microenterprises
  • Post-performance hug
  • Participants enjoyed a number of live performances

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 the Seniors and Carers ExpoCastaways Sculpture AwardsChristmas FestivalNew Year’s EveAustralia Day CelebrationSymphony on the Green and Performance in the Park.

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

  • 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.

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