| Difference - a source for growth | | A group exhibition by artists with and without disability exploring the theme "difference - source for growth: enriching communities by learning to look at ourselves and our world in new ways." Read More > | | Suburb: Albert Park |
| Good Access Awards | | Hobsons Bay City Council in partnershipw ith WISE Employment and Access for All Abilities invite you to attend the Good Access Awards for 2008.
Hobsons Bay City Council is calling for nominations for its 2008 Good Access Awards, which recognise businesses and sport and recreation providers that provide good access, enabling everyone to use their service. The theme of the awards is 'Good Access = Good Business' and this year there are four categories which are open to all businesses and sport and recreation providers across Hobsons Bay:
Good Access Award, Employer Award, Sport and Recreation Award
and the Customer Service Award. Read More > | | Suburb: Altona |
| Waverley Help Mates Afternoon Tea | | An afternoon tea to say "thank you" to the community for all their support. Read More > | | Suburb: Ashwood |
| Celebrating a new business for supported employees | | McCallum Industries is a supported employment program and is opening a new confectionery business "Ollie's Lollies" in Late August, 2008. One hundred supported employees are employed at McCallum Industries. We would be extending a welcome to the general community to visit McCallum Industries for a tour of the business and to enjoy a BBQ lunch. Read More > | | Suburb: Ballarat |
| Future Film Fest '08 | | Future Film Fest 08 is the culmination of a years worth of work by emerging and established filmmakers with disability from BRACE – Training, Education and Employment.
Screening at Future Film Fest 08 is a selection of short films across all genres that have been scripted, storyboarded, shot and edited by the 16 artists that are part of the Future Films Program.
Also screening is a package from the Other Film Festival to assist BRACE, the artists involved and the community alike to further celebrate International Day of People with Disability. The 'Other Film Festival' package includes films from around the world made by, with and about people with disability. Read More > | | Suburb: Ballarat |
| Access Awards | | This event will include a sausage sizzle, drinks, Santa, IDPwD address, awards presentation and media coverage. Read More > | | Suburb: Ballarat |
| Art Exhibition | | An art exhibtion at RADMAC featuring art by McCallum Community Artists. Read More > | | Suburb: Ballarat |
| Mini Tabloid Games | | Central Highlands Sports Assembly AAA Access for All Abilities in partnership with BEST Futures are conducting an event combining a trivia night and tabloid games at Midands Golf course function room on 28 November from 7:00 pm.
The fun and interactive tabloid games are: Hula Hoop Championship, haki sack, quoits, hookey and ten pin bowling. For a night of fun actiity supporting people with disability come along and show us how your haki sack and hula hooping skills are. Read More > | | Suburb: Ballarat North |
| Bayside Creative Expressions Arts Exhibition | | Artwork will be displayed in the foyer of the Beaumaris Libary on Monday 1 December - Friday 5 December 2008. An opening night celebration will be held on Wednesday 3 Dec from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Read More > | | Suburb: Beaumaris |
| Annual Tactile Sculpture Exhibition | | Inclusive of all abilities, Tactile Sculpture Exhibition by Geelong Sculptors Inc in partnership with Vision Australia. Touching is encouraged. Read More > | | Suburb: Belmont |
| International Day of People with Disability 2008 | | Every week we celebrate an event as part of our community services role. We place an 'A Frame' sign outside our shop front advertising the event. We invite members of the public to come in and talk to an Information Officer and/or collect a free show bag of information. Loddon Mallee Carelink & Respite Centre is committed to providing information on disability, carers and ageing to the community. Read More > | | Suburb: Bendigo |
| Bendigo IDPwD Open Day | | Open day for local community. Read More > | | Suburb: Bendigo |
| Community Fest | | The Community Fest for 2008 is happening on 3 December 2008. It is an opportunity for the community of Bendigo to showcase inclusion of all members of the community that are disadvantaged in any way.
Our mission statement is "Linking our communities through participation." This event focuses on removing barriers from people who want to engage in activities in Bendigo. We would like to announce Daniel Giles (Bendigo Young Citizen of the Year), as the Ambassador for the Community Fest. Any organisations who would like to be a part of the Community Fest can contact Pam Dawkins: 0407 308 392.
We would like to thank the following companies and organisations for their support for the Community Fest 2008:
Scots Baseball Club, Victoria Police, Lead On, Loddon Mallee Housing Services, City of Greater Bendigo, SCOPE, Peter Harcour Services, YMCA, Sports Focus, Bendigo Bombers, Strathdale Maristans Cricket Club, Volunteers Bendigo, The Salvation Army, Bendigo Bank Academy of Sport.Access Employment, Damian Drum (Northern Region MLC), AAA Basketball & Swimming Bendigo Region.
Sponsors: IGA - Long Gully & Strathfieldsaye, Bendigo Bank, City of Greater Bendigo, National Australia Bank, Bendigo Lions Club. Media Support from: WIN Television, 3BO/Star FM and the Bendigo Advertiser is also appreciated. Read More > | | Suburb: Bendigo |
| Art Exhibition | | An exhibition of art by individuals of all abilities to celebrate International Day of People with Disability. The launch will be 3 December 2008 at 12.00pm and light refreshments will be provided. Read More > | | Suburb: Berwick |
| Our Gymnasts All Have Special Abilities! | | A photo display of gymnasts of all abilities performing their "special" skills. Read More > | | Suburb: Blackburn South |
| Alkira's International Day of People with Disability | | A fun day at a disability day service. We will have the client band playing, drama perforamnces, a disco and a sausage sizzle. Read More > | | Suburb: Box Hill |
| Special Olympics Victoria - Opening of State Office | | Special Olympics Australia Board members, SOV Committee members, local Ward Councillors, SOV regional members and athletes will be attending this event. Read More > | | Suburb: Box Hill |
| Contact | | The official launch will be 12.30pm 2 December 2008 in celebration of International Day of People with Disability. The event will showcase the artwork made by people with disability. Read More > | | Suburb: Broadmeadows |
| BIA Open Day | | Brunswick Industries Association Incorporated (BIA) is a not-for-profit organisation that is established to provide supported employment and training opportunities for people with disability. We welcome members of the community to visit BIA for a tour of the business and see the work we do and receive a free information show bag. BIA would also like to thank our employees and valued clients for their continued loyalty and support. Read More > | | Suburb: Brunswick |
| City of Whittlesea IDPwD Celebration | | We are holding a mini Olympics in the morning, followed by a BBQ lunch and a dance concert with Rock Goddess in the afternoon. Our theme for this event comes from the year of the Olympics and the International Year of the Potato. Don't be a couch potato, come and join in the celebrations! Read More > | | Suburb: Bundoora |
| Re-launch of Disability Awareness Guide | | The "Disability Awareness Guide" will be distributed to staff in hard copy and electronic copy. International Day of People with Disability will be celebrated at the Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne. Read More > | | Suburb: Carlton |
| Alcoa Celebrate ALL Abilities Festival | | Festival events include: SKAART, Back 2 Back summer school, don’t be a couch potato, Vision Australia and Geelong Sculptors Inc. There will also be a tactile exhibition ‘made to be held’, St Laurence surf day, 180 degree challenge, Leisure Networks healthy breakfast, workplace big day out, Alcoa Access Awards and the multicultural welcome quilt. Read More > | | Suburb: City of Greater Geelong |
| Country Show | | Our counrty show will feature drumming, singing and a dance party. Read More > | | Suburb: Cobram |
| Colac Otway Shire Disability Pedometer Challenge | | We are holding a barbeque catering for the award ceremony for the pedometer challenge. Read More > | | Suburb: Colac |
| International day of People with Disability Colac Otway Celebration | | A range of events and activities over the first week of December.
Celebration Cabaret and Achievement Awards presentations at Copacc on Friday evening 5 December 2008. Read More > | | Suburb: Colac Otway Shire |
| Scout Disability Resource Centre Open Day | | This event includes a scout display. Read More > | | Suburb: Doncaster |
| Get Your Dance On | | A nutrition information day with lunch and activities. Read More > | | Suburb: Echuca |
| Bowled Over | | Come along and enjoy a day of lawn bowls including: coaching, a game, a BBQ lunch, a display of equipment
and tips and techniques for bowling Read More > | | Suburb: Euroa |
| Knox Carols by Candlelight | | An exciting line-up of guest artists, national choirs, an appearance by Father Christmas and the magical fireworks show complete this fantastic event. Read More > | | Suburb: Ferntree Gully |
| Maribyrnong Arts and Resources Day | | Performance by people with disability - dramatic, comic, musical, fine arts and multimedia.
We are currently trying to secure the services of a recent Paralympian as a motivational speaker. Read More > | | Suburb: Footscray |
| Healthy Sport Breakfast | | Inclusion. Are you part of it? At this Healthy Breakfast seminar we will have a look at inclusive practices in the community and how sporting clubs play an important role.
Zane McKenzie and Steven Tibbits will involve us in a very different assessment of inclusive practices. Paul Elshaug will provide an insight into Sports Access and we will finish the morning with an update on the Australian Masters Games. Read More > | | Suburb: Geelong |
| Housing For Life Forum | | On Thursday 4 December 2008, Moreland City Council will be holding a Housing for Life forum in the Community Hall, 5a Cromwell Road, Glenroy. This forum will be of interest to residents, developers, builders, architects, service providers, local government officers and everyone with an interest in universal housing. The forum will focus on good design and accessibility; showcasing many examples. Read More > | | Suburb: Glenroy |
| Nillumbik Shire Council IDPwD Celebration | | Please join us to hear triple Paralympic medallist Don Elgin's inspirational speech. Read More > | | Suburb: Greensborough |
| Iluka Resources Southern Grampians Shire Inclusive Business Awards | | The Iluka Resources Southern Grampians Shire Inclusive Business Awards aim to acknowledge and reward businesses that provide good physical access and inclusive customer service to people of all abilities. The business of the year award rewards a business that also employs a person with disability.
There is also an employee of the year award category which rewards an outstanding employee with disability. Read More > | | Suburb: Hamilton |
| International Day of People with Disability Party with the Ponies | | The Hamilton Racing Club will once again host International Day of People with Disability - Party with the Ponies on Friday 28 November 2008 as a part of its wider ‘Party with the Ponies’ community racing event. This fun day out at the Hamilton race course caters for people of all abilities, aged community members, children and their supporting families/agencies. The day includes lunch, fashions on the field, decorating a hat to be worn on the day, Camp Australia children’s activities, Riding for the Disabled and racing events along with a visit from Santa. The International Day of People with Disability feature race ‘sweep’ provides a fundraising opportunity for all participating agencies. Read More > | | Suburb: Hamilton |
| Able Day on the Bay | | Join Able Australia for kite flying, beach sports, free sausage sizzles and giveaways. A day of participation and inclusion where people with multiple disabilities and the local community can participate in beach activities, and celebrate diversity and people of all abilities. Read More > | | Suburb: Hampton |
| Splash Out | | The event will be held at the Peterson Youth Centre in Highett, which is a drop-in centre for all young people. Every Monday evening during school term we hold a flexible respite art program free for all young people. We currently have five young people registered with the program but have any number of young people join in at any time or any week. We can have up to 50 young people in the centre on any Monday and the average seems to be around 30 young people of all ages, abilities and cultures. Read More > | | Suburb: Highett |
| International Day of People with Disability Working Group Expo | | Advocacy support services and distribution of resources. The stand will be located at the Werribee Plaza near the Coles and Kmart entrance, know as the "mansion entrance". Read More > | | Suburb: Hoppers Crossing |
| Horsham North Playground Party | | New accessible playground facilities, sporting activities and features for children with disability. Read More > | | Suburb: Horsham |
| Celebrate at the Powerhouse | | BBQ and fun activities include
table tennis, quoits, air hockey, basketball, soccer table, rock climbing and hockey. Read More > | | Suburb: Kerang |
| Hundreds and Thousands Disability Dance Party! | | We are holding a dance party. Come dressed as your favourite colour to win a prize! Read More > | | Suburb: Laverton |
| We can do it too! | | This event includes a barbeque, music, art display and participation. Read More > | | Suburb: Leongatha |
| Celebration of International Day of People with Disability | | A festival to celebrate International Day of People with Disability featuring bands, stage acts and come and try activities. Read More > | | Suburb: Lower Templestowe |
| Banyule Multi Sports Day | | This is a free event. Come and try many different sports including archery, bocce, tennis, soccer, cricket, golf, basketball, circus, parachute games and more. Read More > | | Suburb: Macleod |
| International Day of People with Disability morning tea | | A morning tea which will be open to the public. Read More > | | Suburb: Maryborough |
| Disability Awareness | | The event is to promote IDPwD. Read More > | | Suburb: Melbourne |
| Club Wild celebrates IDPwD | | Long renowned as Melbourne’s go-to guys for the funkiest all-ability events and most current and relevant workshops in music, video and performance. This year Club Wild are takin’ it to the streets to celebrate International Day of People with Disability.
The event, held over lunchtime in City Square, will feature a range of Club Wild’s artists, including feature acts The Big Bag Band (formed in 1989), who are widely regarded as one of Australia's leading disability-cool music groups. As well as the amazing DJ Vinnie, who began his career in 1993 after winning a radio contest to DJ at top nightclub The Metro and has gone on to achieve outstanding success. Many other fantastic solo artists and musicians will also take the stage including Akash, the Wild Divas and Phil Chalker. Read More > | | Suburb: Melbourne |
| All Abilities Showcase Week - Melbourne | | The event activities include: Y-Access multisports, gym sessions, pilates, aqua movers, yoga, football, athletics, Tai Chi, a dance party, exercise dynamics and more!!! Special offers also include - bring a friend for free!
In support of International Day of People with Disability YMCA Access for All Abilities City of Melbourne is showcasing the fantastic range of sport and recreation programs in your local area aimed at getting you out and about!
Everyone is invited to participate. So, what are you waiting for? Take your pick and have a go!
If you would like a poster or flyer sent to you please contact Lucinda on the details provided. Read More > | | Suburb: Melbourne |
| An Evening with an Paralympian | | This event includes a Paralympian guest speaker, entertainment and supper. This is a free activity open to all members of the public. Read More > | | Suburb: Melton |
| Be an Inclusive Club | | Mallee Sports Assembly wil be hosting a information session, with a meal provide for a small cost and drinks available at bar prices. We will be having three guest speakers from the local community include a current Paralympian. Read More > | | Suburb: Merbein |
| Aroundagain's Double Celebration | | Open day at Aroundagain Recovery and Sales Centre to promote IDPwD and the Good Room's first birthday. There will be a free pancake breakfast, BBQ lunch and coffee all day. Guided tours of the workplace to showcase our business activities. There will be a display by a sculptural mechanic who builds creations from recycled materials such a Dalek, motorbike, furniture polishing and guitar music at lunch time. Read More > | | Suburb: Mildura |
| Celebrations @ Monbulk YMCA | | This day is part of a worldwide celebration which seeks to promote
an understanding of people with disability and encourage support
for their dignity, rights and well-being in every aspect of political,
social, economic and cultural life.
Come and Celebrate
with our Teen Gym and Aqua Aerobics programs. TeenGym: will be free on
Monday 1 and Thursday 4 December 4:00pm-6:00pm. Aqua Aerobics: Bring a friend for free on 3 December 9.30am. Read More > | | Suburb: Monbulk |
| Big Break | | Big Break is an opportunity for individuals and/or groups to present a short performance on stage in the Kingston City Hall in celebration of International Day of People with Disability. Show off your talent in a short play, film, dance or musical performance, in the professional stage setting of Kingston City Hall, backed by full technical support! Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a first time performer, this is your chance to shine and take a well-deserved bow!
MC: Don Elgin, Triple Paralympic Medallist and World Champion. Don’t miss out on your Big Break! Or just be in the audience to enjoy and support the performers as they get their Big Break! Read More > | | Suburb: Moorabbin |
| Fun in the Sun | | A delicious BBQ and live band, for an afternoon of fun. Read More > | | Suburb: Mornington |
| All Ability Celebratation | | On the Mornington Peninsula we are celebrating All Ability Week with various events:
* Launch of Tourist Access Guide , Disability Displays, Music and activities on Wednesday 3 December,
* All Ability Sports Day Thursday 4 December, and * Karaoke Dinner Dance Friday 5 December. Read More > | | Suburb: Mornington Peninsula |
| WEB by Weave Movement Theatre | | A performance by a company which includes a majority of performers who are people with disability. This is great quality physical theatre and there will be a discussion afterwards. Read More > | | Suburb: North Melbourne |
| Night Markets - Northcote Town Hall | | The Night Markets at Northcote Town Hall will feature various performances including Roller Coaster Theatre and Video Projection Project. Read More > | | Suburb: Northcote |
| Nyah District Christmas Carnival | | A community event. Read More > | | Suburb: Nyah West |
| St Laurence Surf Day | | An all abilities surf day. People of all abilities are welcome! Read More > | | Suburb: Ocean Grove |
| Mallee Track Community Christmas Party | | Community get together with music, games, food and local entertainment. One fun activity will be structured around the theme of 'living with disability'. Participants will have the opportunity to experience completing tasks with limitations such as sight, movement, sound, sensation etc. Read More > | | Suburb: Ouyen |
| Portland Beach Party | | Beach Party for participants attending Special Development Schools and Day Training Centres Read More > | | Suburb: Portland |
| Launch of the MFB Disability Action Plan | | The Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board invites you to the launch of the MFB Disability Action Plan. The plan will be launched by Mr Graeme Innes, Human Rights Commissioner and Disability Discrimination Commissioner. Read More > | | Suburb: Richmond |
| Sailability | | This event involves sailing in sailability boats with students 5-18 years of age. Read More > | | Suburb: Sale |
| Family Care - Disability Support Services Family Day | | We hold a huge regional Christmas party for children and young people with disabilityand their families. We incorporate International Day of People with Disability into the party. We have jumping castles, train rides, face painting, free BBQ lunch and drinks, live entertainment all day, mini golf, hot air balloon rides, disability services information stands and lots more. Santa also arrives in his horse driven sleigh with goodies for all the children. Read More > | | Suburb: Shepparton |
| Handcycle Come and Try day | | A free come and try day to introduce the newly purchased handcycles that will be available for hire from Aquamoves. A free sausage sizzle, soft drinks and fruit will be provided to all participants and attendees. All attendees will be invited to try the handcycles and will be provided assistance and demonstration by representatives from Wheelchair Sports Victoria. Read More > | | Suburb: Shepparton |
| Sports Day | | This event is an Organisation Sports Day to be held at the local sport and recreational facility in Stawell. Read More > | | Suburb: Stawell |
| Access for All Abilities Regional Lawn Bowls Program Celebration Day | | For six weeks students from five specialist schools have participated in a regional lawn bowls program and the celebration will bring them all together for a fun filled day. Come along to cheer on a local specialist school. A medal presentation will follow for participants and invited guests only. Read More > | | Suburb: Strathmore |
| CRS Australia Sunshine IDPwD Morning Tea | | Morning and Afternoon Tea Read More > | | Suburb: Sunshine |
| Edar Surrey Hills fete | | This event is a fate including an exhibition and sales of art and craft created by people with disability. Read More > | | Suburb: Surrey Hillls |
| Centrelink Swan Hill Sausage Sizzle | | Swan Hill Centrelink in conjunction with Swan Hill Specialist School will hold a sausage sizzle at the front of the office and the students will be supplying arts and crafts work to be displayed in the office. Read More > | | Suburb: Swan Hill |
| Ability Day - Let's Paint! | | An exciting and fun celebration which includes free painting of your own masterpiece to be included in a colourful, informative banner. The banner will be displayed for all to admire! Read More > | | Suburb: Swan Hill |
| Abilities Showcase | | Abilities showcase is an exhibition of photographs taken by the Active Lady's Group over the past 12 months. The showcase highlights the skills that the group have gained through participation in their activities. Read More > | | Suburb: Swan Hill |
| A Big Day Out | | Fun, games and activities during the day. BBQ lunch provided. Band in the evening, rock star theme party, prizes and give aways. Read More > | | Suburb: Swan Hill |
| Good Access is Good Business | | The City of Yarra is hosting a Business Breakfast to celebrate IDPwD and to show their appreciation of the efforts of businesses in supporting disability access and safe and sustainable business practices. Read More > | | Suburb: To be confirmed |
| Community Fun Day | | We are holding a drama performance, BBQ and workshops. Read More > | | Suburb: Traralgon |
| IDPwD Morning Tea | | We will be holding a morning tea with refreshments. We hope that many local residents and local people with disability come along to share and learn about each others daily/typical lives. Read More > | | Suburb: Wandong |
| Murrumbung expo and bushdance | | Commencing at 3:00pm there will be a mini expo of disability services followed by activities and games. A spit roast will be on from 5.30pm followed by a bush dance at 6.30pm. Read More > | | Suburb: Wangaratta |
| All Accessible Dance Party 2008 | | The heat is on for summer with Brimbank City Councils All Accessible Dance Party 2008. Meet new friends, enjoy a BBQ lunch and dance the day away; staff, volunteers and carers are all welcome. Read More > | | Suburb: West Sunshine |
| Employer Awards | | The Disability Advocacy Information Service (DAIS) along with the National Disability Coordination Officer Project, the North East Local Learning and Employment Network and the Albury - Wodonga Chamber of Commerce will host an awards breakfast recognising employers of excellence for people with disability. Keynote address at the awards is Dr Mark Bagshaw. Mark is the managing director of Innov8 Consulting Group and was formerly Business Development Executive for IBM. Mark's primary focus is to demonstrate to the world business community that addressing the issues faced by people who are economically disadvantaged in the world makes good business and economic sense as well as being right for our society. Read More > | | Suburb: Wodonga |
| Celebrate Ability in Albury Wodonga | | Full, all inclusive day, with activites. Read More > | | Suburb: Wodonga |
| Moonya Annual Art Show Opening | | Art display and auction. Read More > | | Suburb: Wonthaggi |
| Day in the Park | | This event will include live music, award ceremony, demonstration sports, information and displays. Read More > | | Suburb: Wonthaggi |
| All Abilities Showcase Week - Yarra Ranges | | The event activities include: walking, a run for fun, tennis, community singing groups, Aqua for All*, cricket, Charma Waters Boxing session*, swimming, a movie...and more! Special offer includes bring a friend for free to marked events.
In support of International Day of People with Disability YMCA Access for All Abilities Shire of Yarra Ranges is showcasing the fantastic range of sport and recreation programs in your local area aimed at getting you out and about!
Everyone is invited to participate. So, what are you waiting for? Take your pick and have a go!
If you would like a poster or flyer sent to you please contact Lucinda on the details provided. Read More > | | Suburb: Yarra Ranges |
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