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International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is held on 3 December each year.
IDPwD is a United Nations observed day and is marked by City of Parramatta Council each year. Acknowledgement and celebration of IDPwD is a Council commitment under the Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026. Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plans are all designed to contribute to our vision for an accessible and inclusive Parramatta, where people with disability can develop their potential and participate in community life as equal community members.
Visit the Disability Inclusion Action Plan’s dedicated webpage for further information.
Council has a number of IDPwD activities planned for Council staff to raise awareness and understanding around disability and inclusion. IDPwD events for the community are also on offer in the weeks leading up to and after 3 December, with details provided below.
Community IDPwD Events 2023
Events are listed in order by date, and include links and other details for further information. Most events require a booking to attend – to make a booking, please follow the links or contact information provided.
Date |
Event |
|---|---|
| 18 November | Auslan interpreted Author Talk with Richard Glover, Parramatta Library, PHIVE – 12:00pm |
| 27 November | Auslan interpreted children’s Story Time, Parramatta Library, PHIVE - 1:30pm |
| 6 December | Autism Information Session, Parramatta Library, PHIVE - 1:00pm |
| 7 December | Autism Information Session, Ermington Library – 11:00am |
| 8 December | Autism Information Session, Dundas Library - 11am |
IDPwD at PAC Events 2023
International Day of People with Disability at the PAC Wednesday 6 December 2023.
Event details are in the table below, click on Book now link to Book for the event.
| Time | Event |
| 10:15am - 10:45am | Water exercise to improve health and wellbeing. |
| 11:00am - 2:00pm | Free pool access for members NOT needing facility support. |
| 11:00am - 12:00pm | Free Indoor Splash Zone access for parents and children (3 months to 12 years) |
| 11:30am - 12:00pm | Gym exercise to improve health and wellbeing. |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Free 1 hour pool access for members needing facility support. |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Free Indoor Splash Zone access for parents and children (3 months to 12 years) |
| 12:30pm - 1:00pm | Functional Group Fitness training to improve health and wellbeing. |
| 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Free 1 hour pool access for members needing facility support. |
| 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Free Indoor Splash Zone access for parents and children (3 months to 12 years) |
| 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Social hour light snacks and refreshments |
