More people will have the opportunity to celebrate International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) thanks to new grants delivered across the Northern Territory.
The Territory Government has awarded 14 grants worth almost $50,000 to support community organisations deliver events that promote accessibility and inclusion.
Funded events include an awards ceremony recognising disability community achievements run by Katherine Town Council, an IDPwD disco in Alice Springs organised by Disability Advocacy Service, activities organised by Nadscare Pty Ltd at the Tennant Creek Youth Centre and Clubhouse Territory’s All Abilities Social Basketball Challenge in Palmerston.
The funded events and activities are in celebration of IDPwD – a globally recognised initiative held annually on 3 December to enhance awareness, understanding and acceptance of individuals with disability.
Other successful applicants for grant funding were:
The City of Palmerston for diverse activities celebrating IDPwD in Palmerston;NT Industry Training Bureau (YouthWorX NT) for the Cafe-for-a-Day event in Berrimah, featuring young participants from the Encompass NDIS support program;Alice Springs Town Council for IDPwD Mayoral Awards and Day of Fun;Palmerston College Council Inc for Everyone Belongs, a week-long celebration with guest speaker Robyne Burridge;Northern Territory Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Dine with Dinesh, raising awareness among local employers to become disability confident;Integrated Disability Action for Carnival of Fun MC Training;Henbury School Council for the 2023 Henbury Corporate Luncheon;HPA Incorporated to organise an Open Day showcasing employment and pathway activities;Inclusion Australia Ltd for Celebrate Yourself, led by people with intellectual disability to build awareness and celebrate diversity; andRiding for the Disabled Association (RDA) Top End Inc for the RDA Top End End-of-Year and IDPwD Celebration.
