VIP Auslan

Welcome to Discrimination Café
2026-04-14 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-28 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-05 09:00 - 11:00 (Asia/Shanghai)
Get advice in a relaxed, welcoming space

Chat with a lawyer and community advocates
Get help, advice, or simply connect
Learn about your rights and responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act

Drop in anytime between 9.00am and 11.00am
at The Launchpad
Room 350.3.003
The Geoffrey Bolton Library
Murdoch University

Closest ACROD parking is in Carpark 4 at the top of the hill

Delivered by People with disabilities WA and Sussex Street Community Law Services
Supported by Murdoch University and City of Melville

Sow & Grow
2026-04-15 13:00 - 15:00
Sow & Grow All Abilities April School Holidays @ Willagee Community Centre
Our Sow & Grow event is a casual drop-in session for people living with disabilities. You will plant seasonal produce seeds to take home before planting later in the season.
How it works 🌼Bring your vessels to plant your seeds in, then drop-in to the Willagee Community Centre any time during the session. Fill your vessels with soil, then select a few varieties of seasonal produce seeds to plant. When you’re done sowing, City of Melville residents can sign up to Grow It Local for FREE growing guides and gardening workshops.
What seeding ‘vessels’ you can bring 🌼Get creative and reuse what you have at home! Some ideas include:· Old seedling trays· Egg cartons· Clean containers like butter tubs, yoghurt pots, or strawberry punnetsIf you don’t have any vessels at home, not to worry we will have some available at the event.
Family friendly social event – This is a casual event, all ages welcome, please be respectful to each other and your environment. Caregivers are responsible for the health and safety of their children at all times. Guests assume responsibility for their own safety.
AccessibilityEvent is outdoors in the Courtyard if the weather is fine, otherwise in the Activity Room.
LengthThis is a drop-in style event that will be open over a 2 hour period.
Start timeThis event is open for guests to come and go as they please.
Date: Wednesday, 15 April
Time: 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Location: Willagee Community Centre, corner Archibald and Winnacott Streets, Willagee
Cost: Free
Register here:
https://events.humanitix.com/sow-and-grow-all-abilities

SPARK self-advocacy workshops for young people with disability
2026-04-16 15:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-23 15:30 - 20:00
Are you a young person with disability aged 18-25 living in WA? ⁠
The SPARK Workshops are here to help you:
• Understand disability rights and self-advocate
• Develop meaningful relationships and connect with peers
• Navigate and connect with services and supports
• Develop greater independence
• Increase participation in the community by contributing and leading
Sign up now for our free two-part SPARK workshop series held at Murdoch University Launchpad (Geoffrey Bolton Library) on April 16 and 23 at 3:30PM to 8:00PM.
If you know someone who would be interested in the course, feel free to share this.⁠
What to expect:
• No diagnosis needed; anyone aged 18 to 25 who identifies as having a disability may register (neurodivergent, physical, chronic illness, etc.)
• Snacks provided at every workshop
• Casual, non-judgemental environment
• Interactive activities and real-life examples of self-advocacy
• Facilitators with lived experience of disability

Developmental Disability & Deafblindness
2026-04-20 08:00 - 2026-04-21 17:00
This practical workshop is suitable for anyone with a connection to

* combined deafness and blindness,
* sensory disability, meaning one or more of the senses are affected
* complex disability

The following may find this workshop useful:
* families
* people working in therapy
* people working in education
* other service providers eg. Deaf, support work, residential care

You can ask questions and bring case studies. Content includes:
* how to recognise deafblindness
* understanding access needs
* where to find help to support the person’s senses
* hand-under-hand teaching methods
* creating shared experiences
* developing shared meaning
* learning and practicing deafblind communication methods
* resources and tools to support your learning

Guest presenters, born deafblind will also share their experiences.

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided.

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1515510

Monday 20 April 2026 9:30 AM – Tuesday 21 April 2026 4:30 PM

Aloft Perth
The Springs, 27 Rowe Avenue, Rivervale WA 6103

DBWA Connect - Auslan Chat and Haptics
2026-04-22 08:00 - 17:00
Deafblind West Australians has created an opportunity for people who are deafblind to “connect” at our DBWA Connect Drop In Centre. The DBWA Connect Drop In centre is where people who are deafblind can help each other.
Afternoon tea will be provided
Auslan interpreter will be at onsite
Please book your comm guide / support worker
Location: The Rise, 28 Eighth Avenue Maylands from 12:30PM to 3:00PM
To book a CommGuide, CLICK HERE
https://facebook.com/events/s/dbwa-connect-22-april-2026-aus/25920949230856626/

ANZAC Day - City of Fremantle
2026-04-25 06:00 - 17:00
The City of Fremantle honours Anzac Day each year on the 25th of April at its unique location on Monument Hill.
On this day we commemorate the Australian soldiers and sailors who left our shores to serve overseas, paying tribute to their service and sacrifice.

Events include:
– Dawn Service: 5:50am | Fremantle War Memorial, Monument Hill– Morning Service: 9:00am | Fallen Soldiers War Memorial, Queen Victoria Street– ANZAC Day March: 10:15am | Step off from Pioneer Park– Poppy Installation & Workshop: 9:30am | Walyalup Koort
Join the Fremantle community each year to reflect, remember, and honour those who served

WA AUSLAN EVENT
2026-05-02 18:30 - 22:00
WA AUSLAN EVENT

When: Saturday 2nd May
Time: 6:30PM
Where: Blasta Brewing Co, 104 Goodwood Parade, Burswood

https://facebook.com/events/s/waae-sat-2nd-may-2026/2075490736350070/

DBWA Connect - Mother’s Day Craft
2026-05-06 08:00 - 17:00
Deafblind West Australians has created an opportunity for people who are deafblind to “connect” at our DBWA Connect Drop In Centre. The DBWA Connect Drop In centre is where people who are deafblind can help each other.
Afternoon tea will be provided
Auslan interpreter will be at onsite
Please book your comm guide / support worker
Location: The Rise, 28 Eighth Avenue Maylands from 12:30PM to 3:00PM
To book a CommGuide, CLICK HERE

https://facebook.com/events/s/dbwa-connect-6-may-2026-mother/845969401374415/

Tactile Tour: Minnawarra Art Awards
2026-05-06 10:00 - 13:00
Venue: Armadale District Hall, cnr Jull street and Church Avenue, Armadale
Date: Wednesday 6 May
Time options:

10.15am to 11am
11.15am to 12 noon
12.15pm to 1pm

Cost: FREE
People with disability, your friends and families are invited to attend a free tactile tour of Minnawarra Art Awards, conducted by DADAA.
As one of the City’s premium events, the renowned Minnawarra Art Awards presents a beautifully curated exhibition showcasing a variety of mediums from some of Western Australia’s most prestigious artists.
Tactile tours are offered to facilitate enjoyment of the artworks through dialogue and touch. These tours have been created to introduce people with disability and/or vision impairment to the Minnawarra Art Awards and maximise inclusion so that everyone can experience this exhibition in meaningful and engaging ways.
Free but bookings are essential and places are limited.
To book, please email jacqueline@dadaa.org.au, and include:

number of visitors will disability and access requirements
number of support workers or carers
preferred time of tour
email and mobile number

Auslan interpretation is also available, please advise at time of booking.
Venue access: Limited accessible parking, however bus and parking bay reservations can be made upon request. The Armadale District Hall is fully wheelchair accessible, both into and inside the building and facilities. For further details on accessibility of the venue, please check out the website: https://armadaleartsfestival.com.au/accessibility/

UNLEASHED
2026-05-07 08:00 - 17:00
UNLEASHED is a free, peer-led workshops for young people with disability
Because Nothing About Us, Without Us! Are you aged 18-25 and identify as having a disability?
Want to learn about your rights at work, how to speak up, and use your story in safe and powerful ways?
Join us for UNLEASHED – four free in-person workshops run by people with lived experience of disability for young people like you.
What you’ll learn:
Workshop 1 — Knowing Yourself (7th May)
Explore your strengths, values, and what drives you — including how lived experience shapes what you bring to work. Activities:

Strengths Card Sort
Strengths and Opportunities Worksheet
Find Your Why

Workshop 2 — The World of Work (8th May)
Understand different types of employment, what to look for (and watch out for) in a workplace, and how to communicate your needs and style at work. Activities:

Job Matcher
Communication Strategies Card Sort

Workshop 3 — Tailoring Your Application (28th May)
Learn how to read a job ad analytically and rework your existing CV to match what an employer is actually asking for. Activities:

Reading a Job Ad (keyword and criteria analysis)
Matching Your Strengths to the Role

Workshop 4 — Interview Skills (29th May)
Understand what employers are really asking, prepare your answers, and practise in a low-pressure setting — including how to talk about what you need to do your best work. Activities:

Interview Preparation Worksheet
Interview Practice (pairs/small groups)

We encourage you to attend all four sessions, but you are also welcome to attend just the ones most useful to you.

To register visit: Unleashed Registration Form – Fill out form
If you have any questions, or are unable to apply via this form, please contact us:
Email: unleashed@ydan.com.au
Phone: (08) 6164 9825
For more information please visit: https://ydan.com.au/our-projects/unleashed/

DBWA Connect - Auslan Chat and Haptics
2026-05-20 08:00 - 17:00
Deafblind West Australians has created an opportunity for people who are deafblind to “connect” at our DBWA Connect Drop In Centre. The DBWA Connect Drop In centre is where people who are deafblind can help each other.
Afternoon tea will be provided
Auslan interpreter will be at onsite
Please book your comm guide / support worker
Location: The Rise, 28 Eighth Avenue Maylands from 12:30PM to 3:00PM
To book a CommGuide, CLICK HERE

https://facebook.com/events/s/dbwa-connect-20-may-2026-ausla/1177244307913401/

2026 Perth CIRCUS QUIRKUS Shows
2026-05-24 11:30 - 15:30
Sunday, 24 May 2026 at 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm
Monday, 25 May 2026 at 10.00am & 12.00pm
The Immune Deficiencies Foundation Australia (IDFA) hosts this free event to provide an accessible live theatre experience to the Greater Perth community.
With weekend and weekday shows available, Circus Quirkus provides a fantastic, complimentary excursion opportunity for day programs, social groups and families.
