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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.
2024 Community Events
Check out the events happening across the Parramatta LGA.
Open Access at Parramatta Aquatic Centre (PAC)
Date: 4 December, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Cost: Free – Bookings required (from Wednesday, 4 November)
Description: Free open access to PAC facilities for people with disabilities and their carers, including swimming pools, indoor splash zone and 2 pop-up fitness classes.
Spaces are limited and access to equipment and facilities is on a first come first served basis.
Bookings now open
Auslan Story Time at Parramatta Library
Date: 25 November, 2024
Time: 1:30pm – 2:00pm
Venue: Parramatta Library, Level 1 – PHIVE, Parramatta Square
Age Restrictions: 0 - 5 years old
Cost: Free – No Bookings required.
Description: Held monthly, Auslan interpreted Story Time supports the development of literacy skills and social interaction with Auslan, and is suitable for all children aged 0-5 and their carers.
COVID-Safe Crafternoon at Parramatta Artists Studios (PAS)
Date: 3 December, 2024
Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Cost: Free – Bookings required.
Description: PAS is hosting artist M. Sunflower and activist group Covid Solidarity Sydney to offer a crafting event for people with disability in a COVID-safe space.
Mini Expo at Parramatta Library
Date: 3 December, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Venue: Parramatta Library, IDEAS Lounge, Level 1 – PHIVE, Parramatta Square
Cost: Free – Bookings not required.
Description: A mini expo to showcase adaptive technologies, resources and organisations dedicated to supporting people with disability.
Robotics Workshop at Parramatta Library
Date: 3 December, 2024
Time: 3:30 – 5:30pm
Venue: Parramatta Library, Level 1 – PHIVE, Parramatta Square
Age Restrictions: 10-16 years old
Cost: Free - Bookings required.
Description: Designed for 10–16 year-olds with disability, this workshop will introduce participants to the fundamentals of robotics and coding through interactive, hands-on activities.
Once Upon a Quest at Riverside Theatres
Date: 27 November, 2024
Time: 11:00am
Venue: Riverside Theatres
Cost: From $12 – Bookings required.
Description: Performance by Beyond the Square - an epic adventure of the brave, the powerful, the magical, the emotional, the good, and the not-so-good, coming together upon a quest of dramatic, musical and groove busting proportions.
The Greatest Showman at Riverside Theatres
Date: 3, 6 & 14 December, 2024
Time: Various
Venue: Riverside Theatres
Cost: From $8 - Bookings required
Description: Audio described and open captioned screenings of the original musical starring Hugh Jackman and inspired by the life of P.T. Barnum.
