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We are committed to ensuring that events and programs held throughout the City of Rockingham are able to be enjoyed by all community members, including people with disability. 

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 all attendees. 

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 Lights Launch only)
  • social stories
  • accessible toilets
  • additional ACROD parking close to the event
  • noise-cancelling headphones.

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.

International Day of People With Disability

Celebrate International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD) with a range of free and inclusive activities across the City of Rockingham. 

Discover opportunities to connect, learn and celebrate the talents and contributions of people with disability in our community. 

  • Monday 23 November to Saturday 12 December
  • Various locations across the City of Rockingham

More information on International Day of People with Disability activities will be shared soon.

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Community Market - International Day of People with Disability

We're collaborating with Microenterprise People to host an inclusive community market featuring microenterprise stalls and free activities. 

  • Date: Saturday 28 November
  • Time: 10am-2pm
  • Location: Churchill Park, Rockingham Foreshore.

To apply for a stall, complete the expression of interest form below and email it to Corinne from Microenterprise People at corinne@growthinnovations.com.au

Need help or have questions? Contact the City on 9528 0333 or email customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au

Expressions of interest close 4pm, Monday 5 October 2026.

Other IDPWD activities across Rockingham

Please note: session registrations will not open until 4 weeks before the session takes place. 

For more information, contact the City on 9528 0333 or email customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au.

ActivityDate and timeLocation

STEAM Lab: Animal Companions WA

Thursday 26 November 
3.45pm-4.30pm 

Warnbro Library

International Day of People with Disability: Morning celebration

Tuesday 1 December 
10am-12pm

Rockingham Library

IDPWD Hang Out
Thursday 3 December 
9.30am - 11.30am
Rockingham Youth Centre

A very sensory festive season

Friday 4 December 
10am-12pm

Mary Davies Library and Community Centre

Drama workshop with ActUp WA

Saturday 5 December 
10am-11.30am

Safety Bay Library


International Day of People with Disability: Book binding and Christmas journaling

Wednesday 9 December 
4pm-6pm

Warnbro Community Library

A very sensory festive season

Saturday 12 December 
9.30am-11.30am

Safety Bay Library

All Abilities Recreation Programs

The City has partnered with Reclink to deliver free recreation programs in 2026, aimed at supporting people with disability to have fun, move your body and connect with others. 

No registrations needed, you can just come along on the day. If you would more information, you can contact Jennifer from Reclink on 0451 112 865 or Jennifer.hunter@reclink.org

Castaways Sculpture Awards is an outdoor art exhibition at the Rockingham Foreshore. 

Each year, beach matting is provided along the sand to support people with limited mobility to view the exhibition. Beach wheelchairs and walkers are made available at the Information tent throughout the exhibition. 

In 2026, Castaways will be running from 24 October to 1 November and community members are welcome to come down to the beach anytime during that period to view the artworks. 

People with disability, including those who are blind or vision impaired, along with their friends and family, are invited to attend a Tactile Tour of the Castaways Sculpture Awards where they can touch and interact with selected artworks. 

2026 Tactile Tour dates and times

  • 10.15am Monday 26 October 2026
  • 11.30am Monday 26 October 2026
  • 10.15am Thursday 29 October 2026
  • 11.30am Thursday 29 October 2026 (with Auslan interpreter) 

Tours are conducted by DADAA and bookings will open four weeks ahead of the tour dates.

Planning a community event?

Consider access and inclusion for all attendees. Find information and guidance on how this can be achieved.

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