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Celebrations occurred throughout Australia to mark 2011 International Day of People with Disability
On 3 December, the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas joined in the family fun at Livvi’s Place, an all-abilities playground for children as one of the many IDPwD celebrations around Australia.
The event was co-hosted by Children with Disability Australia and the Touched by Olivia Foundation.
Around 3,000 people attended the event, including Mr Angelo Tsirekas, Mayor of City of Canada Bay, Mr John Sidoto MP, Member for Drummoyne, John and Justine Perkins, of the Touched by Olivia Foundation and families and children, who were entertained by the Special Olympic Dancers and a superhero stage show.
At the event, Senator Mclucas announced funding to support the work of the Touched by Olivia Foundation to develop nationally endorsed inclusive playground guidelines. The Foundation was also recognised at the National Disability Awards on 22 November at Parliament House, as a finalist for the Inclusive and Accessible Communities Award category.
Other announcements that were made on IDPwD included the Government’s announcement of a new agency to lead the Commonwealth’s work to design the launch of a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the launch of a dedicated NDIS website.
Relevant media releases
- Sign up and stay in touch on new National Disability Insurance Scheme website
- Designing a National Disability Insurance Scheme
- Playgrounds of all abilities: Olivia’s legacy