International Day of People with Disability
International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations observed day that is celebrated on 3 December each year. The day aims to increase public awareness, understanding, and acceptance of people with disability. It is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions and achievements of people with disability and to promote inclusive communities.
With this in mind, we invite everyone to celebrate the achievements and contributions of local community members with disability by attending our free IDPwD event with the theme ‘Together We Thrive’.
- Date: Thursday 1 December 2022
- Time: 10am-2pm
- Venue: Gary Holland Community Centre, 19 Kent Street, Rockingham
There will be:
- interactive activities
- silent disco
- chill out zone (sensory friendly space)
- performances
- workshops
- food and drink
- community information
- microenterprises*.
*A microenterprise, or microbusiness, is a small business. For individuals with disability, the focus is on building a business around the person’s interests, hobbies and strengths.
Registration is essential.
Register here
Be involved
Local community members with lived experience of disability who own microenterprises* are invited to submit an Expression of Interest to host a small stall to sell and promote their goods and services at the event.
*A microenterprise, or microbusiness, is a small business. For individuals with disability, the focus is on building a business around the person’s interests, hobbies and strengths.
To express your interest in hosting a microenterprise stall, please complete the attached form and email to customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au by 4pm Friday 4 November.