Canning celebrates International Day of People with Disability

The City of Canning is proud to announce a program of free events and activities to celebrate International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD).

From 28 November to 8 December, Canning residents can enjoy inclusive and engaging free activities that help to promote unity, understanding, and acceptance. 

Our fun and inclusive free activities, open to everyone, showcase the diverse talents and abilities within our community. These include a Fit4All class, cycling, dancing, art workshops, and a silent disco, while people living with disability can enjoy free gym and aquatic access at our Leisureplexes for the entire week. 

The IDPwD theme for 2024 is ‘Confident, Capable and Creative: Come with Me’, encouraging Western Australians to be more inclusive and empowering people with disability to participate meaningfully in all parts of society.

We call on City of Canning residents to collaborate and improve the world, by striving for a more equitable and just environment for people with disabilities. Together, let's raise awareness among our community about the challenges faced by people with disabilities. Let’s foster a more inclusive society, where everyone is celebrated and embraced. 

Program of events

• Fit 4 All – Cannington Leisureplex, Thursday 28 November, 11am to 1pm.
  Cannington Leisureplex will be hosting a free Fit 4 All event, with sports and games, arts and crafts, and a Silent Disco Dance Party, to celebrate all the amazing people in our community and their different abilities. This event is for adults only. Both client and support worker entry is free, however Eventbrite registration for all attendees is essential.
• Art Workshop – Riverton Library, Sunday 1 December, 2.30pm to 4pm. Join us and make some new friends and some beautiful uplifting ‘Wall Art’.
• Face Painting – Riverton Library, Tuesday 3 December, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Get your face painted to celebrate IDPwD.
• All Abilities Dance – Hillview Intercultural Community Centre, Monday 2 December, 10.30am to 11.30am. Join Ballroom Fit’s friendly coaches and discover the joy of dance – all skill levels welcome.
• Community Sausage Sizzle and Crafts Day – Lynwood Youth Centre, Tuesday 3 December, 4pm to 7pm. Join us for a fun Community BBQ.
• Cycling Without Age (Trishaw rides) – Canning River Regional Park, Kent St Weir, 5–6 December, 9.30am to 11.30am. Enjoy a fun trishaw ride around the beautiful Canning River Regional Park, starting at the Kent Street Weir.
• FREE gym and aquatic entry for people living with disability at Riverton and Cannington Leisureplex, from 1 to 8 December.

Terms and conditions apply. Bookings essential for all programs.