International Day of People with Disability
Published on 26 November 2024
International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations (UN) day observed on 3 December each year to increase community awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. This year’s IDPwD theme is “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future”.
IDPwD is an opportunity to be part of creating an inclusive and diverse community for the 5.5 million people with disability in Australia and contribute to positive change in our local community.
Mayor, Councillor Cheryl Cook said “Statistics show that around 916 people or 7.1% of the population in the Federation Council area need help in their day-to-day lives due to disability. Federation Council is committed to ensuring the provision of information and services for people with a disability and their carers.”
To acknowledge this year’s IDoPwD, Federation Council has partnered with Intereach in Corowa to host two free events for people with disability, Bingo & Music. Local residents with disability are invited to attend the Corowa Golf Club from 10 am Tuesday 3rd December or the Mulwala Library on Wednesday 4th December from 10 am to enjoy a morning of fun, connection and celebration. A light lunch will be provided and great prizes. Bookings are essential as places are limited. For bookings, please contact Tracey by emailing traceyb@intereach.com.au or phoning 1300 488 226.
Council is hosting a group exhibition which will be on display at Corowa Art Space, featuring work by several artists from the Art Factory.
Facilitated by the Riverina Community College in Wagga Wagga, the Art Factory is a unique contemporary arts studio that has established itself as a leading regional ‘supported studio’. The supported studio model found across the world, offers a creative, social and safe space which supports professional artists with disability. The Art Factory has for eight years provided pathways to artistic development for disabled and neuro-diverse artists. Currently, nearly 50 Artists from Wagga and surrounds, and as far afield as Leeton, Temora and Tumut, come to the Art Factory at least once a week to make art, grow their art practices and to connect.
The forthcoming exhibition titled ‘Selected Works’ presents recent paintings, prints, and mixed media works that showcase the breadth and depth of talent of artists in the program.
New and established artists alike share their unique interpretations of the visual world. Featured artists include Annabeth Haszara, Annelise Triulcio, Annie Heir, Brae Tye, Danielle Steele, Elle McKay, Isabella Mullins, Leeanna Wheeler, Lilly Salmon, Lorraine O’Hara, Maz, Raine Mitter, Rochelle Hapgood, Shayne Moylan, Sherry Ann Gill, Tanya Crawshaw, David Nicholls, Tara Fredericks and newest member Casper Buchanan.
‘Selected Works’ will be available to view at Corowa Art Space from Friday 22nd November and closes on Sunday 12 th January. The gallery is open Wednesday to Friday from 10am until 4pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 2pm.