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Fishability: Disability-friendly fishing - Geelong

Australia/Melbourne (GMT+10)

Fishability: Disability-friendly fishing - Geelong took place on Fri, 18 Sept 2026 at 10:30 am (GMT+10) at West Fyans Street Boat Ramp in Geelong, VIC.

About this event

Fishcare staff and volunteers lead a free fishing session for people with disabilities in Geelong. Participants join the group to cast lines and enjoy the water together.

Full description from organizer

FREE Fishing session for those living with a Disability, facilitated by Fishcare staff & volunteers (Geelong) What's Included Our FishAbility sessions are part of an inclusive program FREE to Victorians living with a disability. Designed specifically to cater for all levels of ability, this accessible Fishing Event seeks to promote time in nature, social interaction, rehabilitation, & fun via Fishing. First-timers and long-timers all welcome. Supported by our Fishcare Victoria staff and volunteers, all fishing gear is provided, including adaptive options to suit specific physical needs. Support Staff We do request that support workers accompany all participants, and play an active role in the overall well-being of the individual throughout the session - please indicate any specific needs in your booking details. Contact To contact the facilitator with any questions about the session please text or call Eli Craig on 0416 306 171 (working days Tuesday and Friday) Accessibility • Free parking • Accessible toilets nearby • Terrains include sealed roads, gravel paths, grass and wooden fishing platform • Dog-friendly park (on leash) Cancellations If you are unable to attend a booking, please cancel via Eventbrite as soon as possible - these sessions are sought-after, with limited spaces available. Cancellation of a session may be required by the organiser when predicted adverse weather or other conditions may be unsafe or unsuitable - notifications will be made via email & mobile SMS, sometimes within 24 hours of the intended start time. Privacy Statement Fishcare collects your personal information in order to register you for our Fishing Clinic sessions. We may contact you regarding these sessions, for updates and/or cancellations, and for reporting purposes. We may add your email address to our mailing lists, from which you can unsubscribe at any time. Your personal information may be used to distribute content following an event, to collect feedback, or to contact you about future events - a failure to provide all necessary information on this registration form may result in not being able to register. Please advise if you do not wish your image to be shared in the public domain. We will not disclose your personal information without your consent, except where required to do so by law. You may contact us to request access to your shared personal information via email at [email protected]. You can also view our Privacy Statement and find further information at www.fishcare.org.au

Tickets
Eventbrite
Organizer
Fishcare Victoria Inc.
Time zone
GMT+10
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Details

When
Fri, 18 Sept 2026 · 10:30 am (GMT+10)
Where
West Fyans Street Boat Ramp
Address
West Fyans Street, Newtown, VIC 3220
Price
Free
Genre
109/class, training, or workshop

Questions

When was Fishability: Disability-friendly fishing - Geelong?
Fri, 18 Sept 2026 at 10:30 am GMT+10.
Where was Fishability: Disability-friendly fishing - Geelong?
West Fyans Street Boat Ramp, West Fyans Street, Newtown, VIC 3220, Geelong, VIC.

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