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Celebrating 23 years of International Day Celebrating 23 years of International Day Celebrating 23 years of International Day Celebrating 23 years of International Day of People with Disability of People with Disability of People with Disability of People with Disability
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2015201520152015
25 November – 7 December 2015
Artwork by Nicole, Greystanes Disability Service
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Phone: (02) 4780 5000 Fax: (02) 4780 5555
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au
Locked Bag 1005 Katoomba NSW 2780
Australia
Blue Mountains City Council acknowledges
the tradi�onal owners of this land,
the Darug and Gundungurra people.
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Dear Resident, International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a chance to celebrate the gifts and contributions that people with disabilities bring to our Blue Mountains community. This years international Day of People with a Disability theme is. “Inclusion ma�ers: access and empowerment for people of all abili�es”
This annual theme provides a frame for considering how people with a disability are excluded from society by promoting the removal of all types of barriers; including those relating to the physical environment, information and communications technology (ICT), or attitudinal barriers. This has been occurring since 1992 when the General Assembly proclaimed 3 December as the International Day of Disabled Persons. Through the calendar of events planned we have tried to work towards this very theme. We hope that you will be able to join in with one or more of these great events planned. Have a look at our calendar and be part of the fun! Korey Gunnis Chairperson Blue Mountains IDPwD
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Korey Gunnis
Korey is currently chairperson of the Blue Mountains International Day of People with a Disability (IDPwD) Committee, and is proud to promote the importance of celebrating IDPwD in the Blue Mountains. Korey works tirelessly as a Community Worker at Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre and community advocate. Korey has completed a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from Curtin University and is currently studying a Masters in Public Health (Health Promotion) at Curtin University.
International Day of People with Disability Blue Mountains Ambassador profile
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Wednesday 25 November 2015
Event: Screening of “Paper Planes” Movie Venue: Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, 30 Parke Street,
Katoomba Time: 12.30pm – 1.00pm light refreshments (Tea and Coffee).1.00pm - 1.15pm Introduction and Welcome 1.15pm - 2.45pm Film Screening Cost: FREE, bookings essential . Host: BANC Community Access Service, NADO Community Programs Lawson, Katoomba and Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre. Contact: Chris Muzzatti 4787 5684 or Suzanne Giordano 0437 154 488 (must RSVP to Chris or Suzanne by 23 November 2015) Notes: NADO, CAS and KNC will be hosting a film screening of the movie “Paper Planes “ in conjunction with Access All film Festival as part of film festival week, and leading up to IDPWD week. Accessibility Information: • Wheelchair accessible. Alternate entry available via College Lane from Parke Street.
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Thursday 3 December 2015
Event: Access all Areas Film Festival Venue: Mt Vic Flicks, Harley Ave, Mt Victoria Time: 10.30am Cost: FREE, Bookings essential. Host: BANC Community Access Service, NADO
Community Programs Lawson, Katoomba and Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre.
Contact: Chris Muzzatti 4787 5684 or Suzanne Giordano 0437 154 488 (RSVP to Chris or Suzanne by 1 December 2015) Notes: NADO, CAS and KNC will be hosting short film
screenings, 60 minutes in duration in conjunction with Access All film Festival at the historical Mt Vic Flicks. Food and refreshments available via the snack bar.
Accessibility Information: • Wheelchair accessible. • Accessible facilities
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Thursday 3 December 2015
Exhibition Opening All welcome, join us for wine and canapés from 5pm till 7pm
Event: Sensorial 2015, Annual Greystanes Art Exhibition Venue: Lost Bear Gallery, 98 Lurline Street, Katoomba. Dates: 2 - 6 December 2015 Exhibition, open daily 10am to
5pm. Exhibition opening 3 December 2015, 5.00pm -
7.00pm. Hosts: Greystanes Disability Services and the Lost Bear
Gallery, Katoomba. Contact: RSVP: (02) 4784 1118 Notes: Please join us for the opening of Greystanes 11th
Annual Art exhibition, Sensorial 2015. Artists, families, supporters and the community are invited to the opening of the exhibition on Thursday
3 December 2015 at 5.00pm at the Lost Bear Gallery, 98 Lurline Street, Katoomba. The exhibition is free and is a celebration of ability and is held each year in recognition of International Day of People with a Disability.
Accessibility Information:
• Wheelchair accessible • Accessible amenities
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CALENDAR Wednesday 25/11
Screening of “Paper Planes” Movie Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, 30 Parke Street Katoomba 12.30pm - 1.00pm
Friday 4/12
CAS “Mini Pop –Up Festival” Bates Hall, Corner of Gardiner Crescent and Great Western Highway Blackheath 12.00pm - 2:30pm
*** Full details of each event can be found in the program ***
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Thursday 3/12 Thursday 3/12
Access all Areas Film Festival Mt Vic Flicks, Harley Avenue, Mt Victoria 10.30am
Sensorial 2015, The 11th Annual Greystanes Art Exhibition Opening Lost Bear Gallery, 98 Lurline Street, Katoomba, Thursday 3 December 5:00pm-7:00pm 2nd - 6th December Exhibition Open daily 10am to 5pm
Saturday 5/12 Thursday 17/12
Riding for the Disabled Blue Mountains Open Day & Fundraiser St Johns Road Blaxland 11.00am - 2.30pm
Free Christmas Lunch for Families with Children KOOSH, KNC, 10 Station Street, Katoomba 12.00pm - 2.00pm
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Friday 4 December 2015 Event: CAS “ Mini Pop –Up Festival” Venue: Bates Hall, Corner of Gardiner Crescent and Great Western Highway, Blackheath Time: 12.00pm - 2.30pm Cost: FREE Host: Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre Community
Access Service Contact: Chris Muzzatti or Sue Johnston 4787 5684 Notes: Pop Up Performances: CAS, NADO and Mysteries of
the Music Box Short Performances by the CAS Performance Troupe, NADO and the CAS Arts Access Drama Lab, “Mysteries of the Music Box”,
by Peyton Richardson. Afternoon Tea provided. Accessibility Information: • Wheelchair accessible (via adjoining hall, from the Highway).
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Saturday 5 December 2015
Event: Riding for the Disabled Blue Mountains Open Day & Fundraiser
Venue: St Johns Road, Blaxland Time: 11.00am - 2.30pm Cost: FREE Host: Riding for the Disabled Blue Mountains Contact: Maxine 4758 8238 or 0414 228 473, email [email protected] Notes: Blue Mountains Riding for the Disabled are having a
open day and fundraiser, so their horses can have a holiday. There will be pony rides, BBQ, book stall,
coffee, tea and cakes. Accessibility Information: N/A
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Thursday 17 December 2015
Event: Free Christmas Lunch for Families with Children Venue: KOOSH, KNC, 10 Station Street, Katoomba Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm Cost: FREE Host: Partnership project by Blue Mountains Family
Support and Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre. Contact: Josie - 4782 1117 Notes: Connect with other families. Fun games, activities
and toys. Enjoy a delicious and nutritious lunch cooked by someone else. Family inclusive, parents and children with disabilities encouraged to come along. Family lunch is every third Thursday.
Accessibility Information: • Wheelchair accessible • Accessible amenities
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Companion Card NSW – Blue Mountains Affiliates
Promoting the rights of people with disability, who require a companion, to fair ticketing at events and venues
Free call 1800 893 044 email [email protected]
http://www.nswcompanioncard.org.au/ The Companion Card allows people with a significant and permanent disability, who require attendant care for the rest of their lives, to participate in community activities and events without discrimination. Visit the Companion Card Home Page for further information and to view all participating organisations. IDPWD Blue Mountains Committee encourages all businesses & organisations to consider becoming Companion Card Affiliates.
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IDPwD Blue Mountains congratulates these Greater Blue Mountains businesses and organisations for being Companion Card Affiliates. Please support them: • AAC Passenger Airport Express - Sydney to Blue Mountains
• Adventure Golf - Panthers, Penrith
• Blackheath Pool - Blackheath
• Blue Mountains City Council Leisure Centers
• Everglades Garden (National Trust of Australia NSW) - Leura
• Hawkesbury City Council
• Hoyts Movie Theatres
• Ironfest Inc. - Lithgow
• Jenolan Caves
• Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre - Penrith
• Lithgow Flash Gift (Lithgow Tourism)
• Lithgow Small Arms Museum
• Lithgow Valley Movie Club
• Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens
• Mt Vic Flicks - Mount Victoria
• National Parks & Wildlife Service
• National Trust Australia
• Norman Lindsay Gallery - Faulconbridge
• NSW Public Transport
• Penrith Panthers NRL
• Penrith Performing and Visual Arts Ltd.
• Penrith Regional Gallery & Lewers Bequest
• Penrith Rugby League Club
• Q Theatre - Penrith
• Station Bar & Woodfired Pizza - Katoomba
• Sydney International Regatta Centre - Penrith
• Varuna, The Writers’ House - Katoomba
• Village Fitness - Katoomba
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This year’s International Day of People with a Disability theme is:
“Inclusion ma�ers: access and empowerment for people of all abili�es”
On behalf of the Blue Mountains International Day of People
with a Disability Committee, we hope through the weeks events available that we have been true to this theme.
May everyone who participates in the activities enjoy what’s on offer.
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