Tea together for day of disability

INTERNATIONAL Day of People with a Disability is coming up, and locals will have a chance to mark the day together at various community centres across the Shire.

Golden Plains Shire council officers are hosting morning teas at Bannockburn Cultural Centre, Haddon Community Learning Centre, and Meredith Community Centre the day before, on Friday, 2 December from 11am to 2pm.

Mayor Cr Brett Cunningham said there will be some presentations made at each site, and the events’ formalities will be broadcast online to ensure those that can’t get to their local morning tea can still be a part of it.

“Guests will hear from three speakers including the Central Highlands local area coordinator from Latrobe Community Health Service who will provide further information about the NDIS, a disability advocate at the Barwon Disability Resource Council who will provide further information on the BDRC services, including Assert 4 All, and local Linton artist Pam Farey who will be sharing and discussing some of her art,” he said.

“Golden Plains Shire council is dedicated to supporting people of all abilities to age well, remain connected and meaningfully participate in their community.

“The International Day of People with a Disability events aim to build a community for people with disability in Golden Plains, their families and carers so they feel represented and celebrated.”

Farey is the creative behind Linton’s Peacock Cottage Gallery and Studio, the painter of the pictures on Sussex Street’s light poles, and on the bus stop shelters at Scarsdale.

She started painting with her mouth, and feet, in the late-1980s, and has been an active artist in the region throughout her career.

“I hope to bring some of my artwork to display behind me at the morning tea,” she said.

“I am in some art groups around the Shire, and I’ve done quite a bit of art Linton. I had 20 paintings in the Zoom Me a River project.

“Lately I’ve been doing more watercolour works, and I’ve also been making a silent film.”

Transport is available to the events, but numbers are limited. Contact 5220 7151 or [email protected] to register your attendance, and a virtual link will be provided to those taking part online.