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) 2025.

IDPwD is observed globally on 3 December each year, as a United Nations-sanctioned day aimed at:

• increasing public awareness
• promoting understanding and acceptance of people with disability
• celebrating their achievements and contributions to society.

Western Australia's theme for 2025 is ‘Celebrating our Unity’, highlighting the power of working together to create better outcomes for people of all abilities. This theme recognises and honours the knowledge, experience, and unique perspectives of people with disability, reinforcing the importance of inclusion and collaboration in our communities.

The City of Canning will mark this important occasion with a series of inclusive and engaging free activities from 27 November to 7 December 2025. Community members are invited to participate in these events which are designed to foster unity, promote accessibility, and celebrate the rich diversity within our community.

Join us as we come together to celebrate!

Program of events

Hillview Intercultural Community Centre – 2 December 2025

Hillview Intercultural Community Centre in partnership with Valued Lives and the West Australian Inclusive Arts Group is hosting a ‘Create and Celebrate IDPwD Event’ with lots of fun interactive activities.

Join the team on Tuesday, 2nd December 2025, from 3.45pm to 6.45pm and get hands-on with shrinky-dink key chains with Gray, digital drawing and animations with Lav, hand-built clay creatures with Tate and music and sound healing with Grace. So much is happening – don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of inclusion and creativity!

Community and Culture – 5 December 2025

Join us on Friday, 5 December 2025 from 10am to 12noon for a Deaf Awareness Auslan Workshop with facilitator, Nobuo Hara.

This workshop will equip participants with the basic tools and knowledge to begin communicating with Deaf and hard of hearing people and to understand the barriers they face in their daily lives, we will also explore the difference between English and Auslan.

An Auslan Interpreter will be present throughout the workshop to ensure full accessibility.

Libraries – 1 to 5 December 2025

Employment Essentials: A Job Search Workshop for People with Disability.

Monday, 1 December 2025 (10am – 11.30am) at Riverton Library.

Are you ready to kick-start your job search with confidence? This empowering workshop facilitated by Aly Bannister is designed specifically for people with disability.

Whether you're just starting out or seeking support to land the right role, this interactive session will equip you with the tools, insights, and confidence to move forward.

Face Painting – Rhymes and Stories

Join us as we share our favourite picture books, stories, songs and rhymes to encourage a love for reading and introduce children to the wonderful world of books – then let young imaginations run wild with some colourful and fun facing painting

• Riverton Library – Tuesday, 2 December
  Story time begins at 9.30am, followed by face painting from 10am.
• Cannington Library – Wednesday, 3 December
  Story time begins at 9.30am, followed by face painting from 10am.
• Willetton Library – Friday, 5 December
  Story time begins at 10am, followed by face painting from 10.30am.

Leisureplexes – 27 November to 7 December 2025

On Thursday 27 November, get FREE entry to Fit 4 All Sports, Disco and Crafts at Cannington Leisureplex.

From 11am to 1pm, come and enjoy a range of sporting activities such as basketball, badminton, hockey and bowling, or get creative with sensory activities and Christmas themed arts and crafts. We will also be having a Silent Disco Dance Party. Come and groove, shake and celebrate with us in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.

• Sporting Circuit – try out a variety of sports including cricket, pickleball, badminton, basketball, soccer and much more.
• Silent disco – dance like nobody’s watching, put on your headphones and move to your own beat.
• Arts and Craft Sensory Zone – get creative in our sensory-friendly space with activities such as ornament decorating, slime making, mindful colouring and bead or bracelet making.  (Please note: activities are subject to change).

Join in the fun, makes some new friends and help us celebrate inclusion, creativity, and community!

Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC) – 4 and 5 December 2025

At CREEC, you are invited to enjoy free Cycling Without Age Trishaw rides. The 20-30 minute rides are around the scenic and beautiful Canning River Regional Park.

Join us for the rides on Thursday, 4 December and Friday, 5 December 2025. Rides commence from 9.30am, with the last ride 11am.

Bookings via email – bookings@cyclingwithoutage-perth.org.au