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Register Now For Inverloch Beach Festival

Inverloch Beach Festival is almost here, so if you want to be a part of the action register by Thursday, 1 December.

By Bass Coast - 25th November 2011 - Back to News

Bass Coast Shire Council Community Facilitator – RuralAccess, Kathryn Pryor, said everyone was invited to celebrate International Day of People with Disability at this event. The Festival runs from 10.00am until 3.00pm at various beach-side locations along the Inverloch Foreshore, and the day is shaping up to be very popular," said Ms Pryor.

"We have planned a range of free, inclusive and accessible "come ‘n’ try" beach activities at various locations along the Inverloch foreshore, with kiting, Dinasour Discovery and fishing, proving to be the most popular activities so far, closely followed by surfing, sandsculpting and sailability.

"We already have 34 people from all over Gippsland registered for beach activities and six people who have volunteered to help, though we are still looking for more people to join in.

"Seven beach wheelchairs will also be available on the day, to assist people with limited mobility to access beach activities being held on the sand and in the water," said Ms Pryor.

Ms Pryor explained that a key feature of the day will be the presentation of this year’s ‘welcoming and inclusive club of the year award’ winner. This Award recognises local clubs who are committed to involving people with a disability in the life of their club.

"To keep everyone’s energy levels up, a picnic lunch will be held at the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club from 12.00pm to 1.00pm, and there will be some catering and live music for everyone to enjoy," said Ms Pryor.

International Day of People with Disability aims to promote an understanding of people with disability and encourage support for their dignity, rights and wellbeing. The day also seeks to increase awareness of the benefits of integrating people with disability into every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.

The Inverloch Beach Festival is an alcohol free event. For more information or to download a registration form visit www.basscoast.vic.gov.au or contact Lisa Pettinella on 1300 BCOAST (226 278). Access information via the National Relay Service on 133 677 (for people with communication difficulties) or email ruralaccess@basscoast.vic.gov.au.

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: news@gippsland.com

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