Celebrate Inclusion at International Day of People with Disability

Published on 03 December 2024

The City of Hobart invites everyone to celebrate International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) with a free and inclusive event in Elizabeth Street Mall on Tuesday, 3 December 2024, from 11am to 1pm.

The event highlights the City’s commitment to inclusion and creating a vibrant, welcoming community.

What’s On:

• Marketplace: Explore unique handmade creations, including pottery, mosaics, photography, and gifts perfect for the festive season.
• Live Performances: Enjoy music, theatre, and dance performances from local groups, including the Dance Monkeys and Langford Theatre group.
• Interactive Booths: Engage with fun activities such as street art, chalk drawing, and creative workshops. Learn about inclusivity, emergency preparedness, and assistive resources from expert guest speakers and information stations.

The community is encouraged to attend and experience the diverse and creative talent showcased on the day.

The event is free and open to all ages. For more information, visit the City of Hobart website.

Quotes to be attributed to Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds:

“This event is all about celebrating the contributions and creativity of people with disability while fostering connections across our community.

“We’re excited to bring together live performances, an interactive marketplace, and hands-on activities for everyone to enjoy.

“This is an opportunity to embrace inclusion, support local creators, and celebrate the theme of invisibility and visibility in meaningful ways.”

Quotes to be attributed to Dance Monkeys performer Mel Spong:

“The best bit about the event is being able to celebrate with friends.

“I like dancing because it allows me to be myself.”

Quotes to be attributed to co-founder and Principal Accessibility Consultant at Modality Co and co-host of Literacy Legends podcast Rosie Putland:

“I'm proud to represent Print Radio Tasmania at City of Hobart’s IDPwD event.

“I've been waiting my whole life for someone to ask me to make a podcast!

“This year, Print Radio invited me to host Literacy Legends, a podcast that celebrates Tasmanians who are working to improve literacy in Tasmania.

“As a proudly disabled person, Print Radio Tasmania gave me the confidence and the skills to amplify my voice in disability advocacy.

“They taught me how to tell stories that inform and empower my community.

“For over 40 years, Print Radio Tasmania has increased representation of disabled storytellers in media.

“I think the saying ‘nothing about us without us’ is just as important as it has ever been.”