Things to do on International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD)

The rights of people with a disability were first recognised in England in 1970. Since then, the rest of the world has followed. In 2006, United Nations adopted the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The CRPD has since had 163 countries sign up, including Australia. 

The United Nations started IDPwD on the 3rd of December 1992 and it has continued annually ever since. The Australian Government has supported this event since 1996 with grants and activities around the country. 

‘International Day of People with Disabilities is a special time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of people with disability and increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance.' Wade Lange - Managing Director of International Day Of People With Disabilities Limited

The theme for 2021 is 'Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world.' While the pandemic has hit us all hard, it has been especially hard for those with disabilities having interruptions in routine healthcare and rehabilitation. Social isolation has also been difficult placing more strain on mental health. 

If you are looking for some fun community events to attend in your State or Territory to celebrate this special day we have put together list of some events we think you may like:

Western Australia

On the 2nd of Dec

• All Abilities Carnival at the Mandurah Eastern Foreshore (https://zurl.co/LA5a)

• FREE Open Day at Cannington Leisureplex (https://zurl.co/FNnB)

On the 3rd of Dec

• All Abilities iFLY Perth Indoor Skydiving (https://zurl.co/5xPv )

• All Abilities Dance Night at South Perth Community Hall (https://zurl.co/lA6g)

• Community Vision Art Exhibition Open Day at Community Vision Kingsley (https://zurl.co/WGND)

On the 4th of Dec

• Let’s Go Surfing Day at Leighton Beach, North Fremantle (https://zurl.co/ZC9R)

• Dance Extravaganza at Forster Park Hall, Cloverdale (https://zurl.co/Eqpf)

Queensland

On the 2nd of Dec

• United Disability Care iFLY Gold Coast Indoor Skydiving (https://zurl.co/Dheq) 

On the 3rd of Dec

• All Access Day at the Beach at Mooloolaba Main Beach (https://zurl.co/kNcm) 

• Morning Tea at APM Dalby (https://zurl.co/jhTh) 

 New South Wales

 On the 2nd of Dec

• Art Screen 2021 at Veolia Lecture Theatre Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney (https://zurl.co/K8ev) 

On the 3rd of Dec

• An Evening of Black Tie Masquerade Fundraiser at Mounties, Mount Pritchard (https://zurl.co/aMJG) 

• Colour Dash at Elephant Park in Orange (https://zurl.co/cMho) 

Victoria

On the 2nd of Dec

• Sports For All at Mildura Sporting Prescient (https://zurl.co/eRpG) 

On the 3rd of Dec

• IDPwD 2021 at SRS Benetook Farm in Mildura (https://zurl.co/zL7s)

• IDPwD Dance at Old Aerodrome Sporting Complex Pavilion, Mildura (https://zurl.co/Nj9U)  

Tasmania

 On the 3rd of Dec

• Celebration on the Lawns outside the Glenorchy City Council (https://zurl.co/HbUl) 

• Lunch @ RSL Ulverstone (https://zurl.co/o1mt)

South Australia

On the 2nd of Dec

• Come and Try at Port Pirie Sports Precinct (https://zurl.co/CE6b)

• ReConnect! by No Strings Attached Theatre of Disability at Woodville Town Hall (https://zurl.co/FqzL) 

On the 3rd of Dec

• Not all Disabilities are Visible Expo at Mount Gambier City Hall (https://zurl.co/Vomh)  

• We are here for Change Play at John McVeity Centre (https://zurl.co/fFTo) 

Northern Territory

On the 3rd of Dec

• Carnival of Fun at Netball NT, Marrara (https://zurl.co/6CLS) 

For more information about IDPwD, events or to register an event, visit https://zurl.co/gDb8.