- Cook Government
funding 105 inclusive events and activities to mark International Day of
People with Disability 2024
- The United
Nations-sanctioned day is celebrated on 3 December every year
- This year's theme
is 'Confident, Capable and Creative: Come with Me', which highlights the
strength, resilience and capability of people with disability
Disability Services Minister Don Punch has announced the Cook Government
is supporting more than 100 events and activities across Western Australia to
celebrate International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) this year.
Celebrated on December 3 every year, the United Nations-sanctioned
day aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people
with disability, and celebrate their achievements and contributions.
Western Australia's theme for IDPwD in 2024 is 'Confident, Capable and Creative: Come
with Me', which highlights the strength, resilience and capability of people
with disability, and recognises the value of driving change together as an
inclusive community.
More than $100,000 in funding has been awarded to 101
organisations for 105 inclusive events and activities during the week of 3
December. Each recipient was allocated up to $1000 support through the IDPwD
grants program, which is supported by the Department of Communities.
Highlights of this year's grants program across the metropolitan
area include an 'All Abilities Active' event at Armadale Fitness and Aquatic
Centre, a free movie screening and panel discussion at Luna Leederville, and a
storytellers festival in Joondalup.
In the regions, there will be an all-abilities activity day
delivered by the Shire of Katanning, a three-day 'Empower Ability' event hosted
by the Shire of Dardanup, and a 'Wheatbelt's Got Talent' competition in
Northam, to name a few.
The Cook Government is committed to building a more inclusive WA,
where people with disability are engaged and able to live as they choose in a
community where everyone has equitable opportunities and outcomes in all areas
of life.
The WA State Disability Strategy 2020-2030 sets the foundation for
building a more inclusive WA, empowering people with disability to participate
meaningfully in all parts of society and to have the resources to do so.
The full list of successful recipients is available at: International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD)
grant recipients.
Comments attributed to Disability
Services Minister Don Punch:
"It's estimated that 515,600 people, or 19 per cent of Western
Australians, have a disability.
"The Cook Government is committed to building a more inclusive WA, where
people with disability are engaged and able to live as they choose in a
community where everyone belongs.
"International Day of People with Disability is a day of inclusion,
celebration and recognition, with an added element of fun which I am sure will
be readily available at these wonderful events and activities around our
State."
