Inclusive events and programs

International Day of People with Disability

International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD) is celebrated world-wide on 3 December each year as an opportunity to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability, and to celebrate their achievements and contributions. Each year the City plans an event or program to engage the community in celebrating IDPWD. Previous events are highlighted below.

Wide Angle Film Festival

To get the whole community involved in celebrating IDPWD in 2020, the City promoted the Wide Angle Film Festival, an accessible festival of high quality international short films that reflect the diverse experiences of people with disability.

Wide Angle Film Festival (WAFF) is created by The Bardic Studio and in 2020 the City of Rockingham was proud to promote it to the community to raise awareness of IDPWD and promote positive attitudes regarding the full inclusion of people with disability.

​For more information about the Wide Angle Film Festival you can visit The Bardic Studio online.

Celebrate Ability 2019

In 2019, Celebrate Ability was held to celebrate the day, with over 500 community members attending. Check out the gallery and video below.

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.