International Day of People with Disability

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International Day of People with Disability, 3 December

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International Day of People with Disability 2024 Theme

The United Nations has announced the theme for IDPwD 2024. The theme is:

Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future.

For more information on the theme, visit the United Nations website.

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Stories

Read stories of people with lived experience of disability

Emily’s Journey

In the bustling halls of the United Nations in New York stood many advocates from around… Read more

Fiona champions disability

Image Credit: Joy Lai Fiona is unapologetically deaf. It wasn’t always that way. “I was quite… Read more

Giving back to my community

*Brenton is a person who uses alternative and augmentative communication (AAC). This story was written using… Read more

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, water, culture and community. We pay our respects to the Elders both past and present.