Inclusive events and programs

International Day of People with Disability 2025

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. 

To celebrate the contributions and unique talents of people of with disability, the City is hosting a range of activities throughout November and early December. There will be fun and inclusive activities, presentations on the lived experience of disability, and a community market day at the Rockingham Foreshore on 29 November.

Activities will be held from:

• Monday 10 November to Monday 8 December 2025
• Various locations around City of Rockingham 

For more information on activities, check out the Activity Guide below or visit our What's On calendar.

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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.