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
• Various locations around City of Rockingham and City of Kwinana

Watch this space for more details coming soon.

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

All community members were 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 were held across the City at various facilities over the two weeks.

They included inclusive workshops on topics such as film making, business skills, art, recreation and wellbeing activities, and pop-up stalls of handmade goods crafted by people with disability and their carers.

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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.