Cumberland City Council is marking International Day of People with Disability which occurs globally on 3 December, with a range of activities across its services.
“With one in five people in Australia living with disability, it’s important that Australians challenge their attitudes to the capacity of people with disability and adopt more inclusive practices,” Mayor Steve Christou said.
“As Chair of the Cumberland City Access and Safety Committee, I’m proud to say we make accessibility a priority”.
This year’s theme is ‘seeing the ability through disability’ and disabling stereotypes.
In light of this, Council is running a recreational clinic at Holy Trinity Primary School with guest ambassador and Australian summer Paralympian Rae Anderson.
Council is also running a social media competition to challenge people’s attitudes and perceptions towards people living with disability, with inspirational books valued at up to $100 to be won.
The Granville Centre will also host a creative workshop on Tuesday 8 December from 10:30am-2:30pm, in partnership with Studio A, to highlight the movement of bodies and hands on art making.
“Whether it’s through their participation in the Council’s Lifestyle Leisure Links program, or our resident’s voices when it comes to equal access, Cumberland City is a great place to live, for everyone,” Mayor Steve Christou said.
In 2016, there were 12 502 people living with a disability in Cumberland city.
