Published on Wednesday, 3 December 2025 at 3:29:22 PM
The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder brought the community together yesterday to mark International Day of People with Disability, hosting a well-attended celebration at the Eastern Goldfields Community Centre (EGCC).
Families, carers, disability support workers, service providers and local residents joined the event, which featured interactive activities, storytelling and opportunities to share experiences. This year’s theme, Celebrating Our Unity, set the tone for a welcoming and inclusive morning.
Mayor Glenn Wilson said the day was an important reminder of the value people with disability bring to the community, and the responsibility to create environments where everyone can participate fully.
“Living with a disability has never meant inability. It simply means a different path - often shaped by strength, resilience and determination,” he said. “When we walk that path together, we celebrate our unity.”
He said many disabilities are not visible and emphasised the importance of listening to lived experience.
“That starts with listening - listening to what people with disability tell us they need, not what we assume they need.”
The Mayor also noted ongoing accessibility improvements through the City’s Access and Inclusion Plan, including upgraded ramps and footpaths, additional ACROD parking, and continued work to ensure City facilities, services and events are easier to access.
Mayor Wilson thanked the local disability sector and community partners for their commitment.
“Your work strengthens our city and creates better outcomes for everyone.”
The celebration featured Story Time with Four Bad Unicorns, lived experience storytelling by resident Gary Paul, an Auslan activity led by Nicole Etteridge, and a community lunch catered by EPIC Kalgoorlie. Local service providers also hosted stalls and craft activities.
International Day of People with Disability is observed each year globally to raise awareness, improve understanding and promote inclusion. The Mayor encouraged the community to continue sharing their experiences and ideas.
“Tell us what inclusion looks like for you. Tell us what still needs to change. We are listening.”
The City will continue to work with our community to progress meaningful initiatives that make Kalgoorlie-Boulder more accessible and inclusive for everyone.
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