We have been working hard to raise awareness ahead of the International Day of People with Disability on December 3.
The day aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disabilities and is an opportunity to help make positive changes in the lives of Australians with disabilities.
Over 14,000 people living in Bayside have a disability and over 4,000 people need assistance in their day-to-day lives.
To celebrate International Day of People with Disability, we provided the opportunity for community members of all abilities to come and try inclusive sports activities. It was great to have representation from a wide range of community organisations and sporting clubs coming together to promote inclusive activities and the support they provide to people of all abilities.
Some of the key highlights of our Everybody Moves event included the Melbourne Stars cricket truck, netball drill with Sandringham & District Netball Association, and a footy clinic by St Kilda Football Club.
How you can get involved
Bayley Arts exhibition
Visit our Corporate Centre in Sandringham to view the amazing 'Plastic Problems' art exhibition. The Bayley House art program, run at the newly opened Bayley Arts in Highett, demonstrates that having a disability is no barrier to being a talented artist. The exhibition finishes on February 24, 2024.
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Saints Play
The St. Kilda Football club is running an inclusive footy program, which will help develop participants' footy skills, enhancing overall confidence and connectivity through a range of drills and activities.
- Seaford session: 16 December 12:30 - 1:30pm. Tickets
- Moorabbin session: 19 December 5:30pm - 6:30pm. Tickets
Pickleball
The Bayside Pickleball Club run free come and try sessions on the first Sunday of each Month from 12:00pm to 1:00pm at the Corner Thomas St & Glamis Ave, Hampton.
Baby Sign session
Join in a Baby Sign session and learn some Auslan signs to support your baby's early language development at Beaumaris, Sandringham or Brighton Library. Book your session here.
Borrow books from Bayside Libraries
Our wonderful libraries team has compiled a list of books which celebrate characters with disabilities. Check out the book list.
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