Inner West Disability Forum - November 2026

🌈 International Day of People with Disability Community Festival & Showcase Hosted by the Inner West Disability Forum (IWDF) Join us for the final IWDF Forum of the year as we celebrate the International Day of People with Disability with a vibrant community festival and showcase. This year, we are moving away from our usual conference-style forum and creating a welcoming and inclusive space where people with disability and lived experience can come together to connect, celebrate and shine. 📅 Tuesday 24th of November 🕛 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 📍 The Jimmy Little Community Centre, Lilyfield 🎟️ Free Event What to Expect 🎤 Live performances and showcases 🎨 Artwork, creative projects and displays 🤝 Community connections and networking 🎪 Activities and entertainment 🏢 Community organisation and provider stalls 🧩 Sensory room hosted by Auscare 🌟 A celebration of the achievements and contributions of people with disability The event will utilise both indoor and outdoor spaces, including a large stage for performances and showcases. Proudly Sponsored By: 🌟Auscare Support Auscare Support is a registered NDIS provider specialising in Support Coordination, Specialist Support Coordination (Level 3), and Psychosocial Recovery Coaching. Through our innovative Auscare Connect model, we create sustainable pathways for experienced professionals and providers to work alongside us, strengthening local communities and improving outcomes for participants. Built on a foundation of quality, stability, and collaboration, we are committed to empowering people with disability to navigate complexity, build capacity, and achieve meaningful, lasting outcomes 🌟Izza HR Izza HR is an embedded HR partner for growing organisations that need experienced people leadership without the commitment of a full-time executive. We work alongside leaders, from everyday advice through to long-term people strategy, to make better people decisions, manage risk and build the foundations for sustainable growth. In the disability and NDIS sector, Izza HR helps strengthen the people practices that underpin compliance, workforce capability and quality support for people with disability. 🎨 Artist & Performer EOIs Open We are seeking expressions of interest from artists, performers and creatives with disability or lived experience who would like to be part of the festival. 👉 Submit an Artist & Performer EOI: Artist & Performer EOI Form 🏢 Provider Stalls & Sponsorship Opportunities Community organisations, service providers and businesses are invited to participate through stalls, activities and sponsorship opportunities. 👉 Provider Stall & Sponsorship EOI: Provider Stall & Sponsorship EOI Form - only 2 spots available! ❤️ Everyone is Welcome Whether you are a person with disability, family member, carer, service provider, advocate or community member, we invite you to join us for an afternoon of connection, creativity and celebration. Thank you to Inner West Council for generously providing the venue and supporting this community event.