Local disability support agency, Feros Care, invited the local community to dream and connect at the Mackay Riverside Market this week with a day of celebration to mark the International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD).
At the heart of the Feros Care celebrations was an innovative 'Dream Wall', an interactive display featuring stars and clouds, adorned with dreams and aspirations written by attendees.
The Dream Wall is designed not just as an art installation, but also as a source of inspiration, encouraging visitors to envisage a future filled with possibilities.
Prompts such as work, making new friends, or community engagement are there to spur thoughts about life's potential and encourage everyone to dream big!
Feros Care's dedicated team were on-hand at the market stall to chat to people with disability about their dreams, ideas, and potential community connections.
Their aim is to collect valuable insights and use this data to develop activities and programs that truly resonate with the disability community's needs and desires.
Participants were encouraged to take a photo of their contribution to the Dream Wall, a tangible reminder of their aspirations and the journey towards achieving them.
Feros Care is a partner in the community for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and works towards helping people with disability live healthy, fulfilling and connected lives.
They work with clients to understand what is important to them and connect them to tailored support services to meet their life goals and improve overall wellbeing.
Established by the United Nations in 1992, IDPWD is globally recognised to foster awareness and acceptance of people with disability.
Each year the UN announces a theme to observe for the IDPWD event. The annual theme provides an overarching focus on how society can strive for inclusivity through the removal of barriers for people with disability. This has been occurring since 1992, when the General Assembly announced 3rd December as the International Day of Disabled Persons.
This year's focus is on collaborative efforts towards the Sustainable Development Goals, aiming for a fairer world inclusive of people with disabilities by 2030.
Feros Care were excited to host a day of connection and celebration, fostering inclusivity and understanding in our community.
Celebrate with Feros Care at Bluewater Quay
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