One in five Queenslanders has a disability of some kind, and disability touches the lives of most Queenslanders in some way – through the experiences we have with friends and family, at school, in the workplace and in the community.
Disability Action Week, from September 6-14, encourages positive attitudes towards people with a disability and promotes improved access to the wider community.
“Everybody has a role in creating a truly welcoming and inclusive community, from businesses and government to community organisations and individuals,” Southern Downs Regional Mayor Peter Blundell said.
“Disability Action Week is your opportunity to come together as a community to achieve this vision,” he said.
A range of activities and events will be hosted in Stanthorpe and Warwick during Disability Action Week from September 1 through to September 16.
You can enjoy circus, dance, music, a memorial walk, art exhibition, photography workshops, businessman’s dinner, buddy up golf day, indoor bowls, swimming fun days, a fun day and expo at WIRAC, barefoot bowls and much more.
“Everyone is invited to participate in any of the events on the calendar and I would encourage everyone to take advantage of the opportunity to be involved,” Cr Blundell said.
WIRAC, Endeavour, Red Cross, Blue Care, Lions Club of Warwick Inc, Pangea Music, Community Options, Qld Health (Division of Oral Health Services Southern), Best Employment, OZCare, Queensland Police Service, Warwick District Disability Support Group and Granite Belt Support Services have been working together since February to plan Disability Action Week.
Each year the events on the calendar increase as interest in the celebrations grows. All of the organisers of these events would love to see the general public get involved. The Events Calendar is available on the council’s website at www.southerndowns.qld.gov.au
For more information contact the event organisers or for general information about Disability Action Week, contact Pam Burley, community development officer, Southern Downs Regional Council by phoning (07) 4661 0404 or by email at pam.burley@southerndowns.qld.gov.au.
