11/12/2025
Our Team in Ballina had a fantastic International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD) celebration! 🎉
They were blessed with perfect weather, not too hot and not too cold, and welcomed over 200 registered attendees. The event featured a range of market stalls run by people with disabilities, showcasing their woodwork, artwork, jewellery and other creations. Plus, we were also joined by Sweet Swirls with their ice cream van! 💍🎨🍦
and we had plenty of community activities, including lawn games, a community art There were plenty of community activities throughout the event, including lawn games, a community art wall that was later donated to the Cherry Street Bowlo Club, weaving sessions and live entertainment. Our very own Neighbourhood Team Leaders joined in, with Abe on guitar, Sarah on banjo and Jordan on harmonica! 🪕🎶
We were also visited by Lego Man, Ali the Alien and, of course, Santa, who was a huge hit with the crowd. There were Lego building activities, and Donna from Spotty Girl generously volunteered her time for face painting. A special mention goes to Sarah, who brought beautiful flowers that became a crowd favourite as attendees created their own take-home bouquets. 🌼🌷
To top it all off, Ramada Ballina donated a $500 hotel stay as our lucky door prize!
Overall, it was a warm, vibrant and inclusive community event enjoyed by everyone.
A big thank-you to Auscare and Support Temps for partnering with us this year.
We hope to return even bigger and better next year! 🙌