International Day of People With Disabilities
Location
Hosted by
About
Put on your brightest shirt or most flowery dress and come along to Katherine's International Day of People With Disabilities Award Ceremony.
This year’s awards include:
Outstanding Young Person With Disability - under 25
For a person with disability under 25 who has achieved something special, made a difference to others, or contributed to their community, workplace, education, sport or other area of life. Think about what they have achieved and the positive impact they have had.
Outstanding Person With Disability - 25 or over
For a person with disability aged 25 or over who has achieved something special, made a difference to others, or contributed to their community or wider society. Think about what they have achieved and the positive impact they have had.
Outstanding Support Person
For someone who goes above and beyond to support a person with disability. They might be a family member, friend, colleague, carer or someone else. Think about how they help the person live the life they want, make their own choices and feel valued and supported.
Outstanding Service Provider
For a service, organisation or business that makes a real difference to people with disability. Think about how well they listen to people, meet their individual needs, provide choice and help people take part in their community and achieve their goals.
Excellence in Advocacy & Inclusion
Open to anyone – including people with disability, family members, support people, organisations, businesses and services. For someone who has helped make things more inclusive for people with disability or helped create positive change.