Published on Monday, 4 December 2023 at 12:19:07 PM
Katherine Town Council celebrated the International Day of People with a Disability (IDPWD) today at 10 am with a morning tea at the Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre.
The United Nation’s observed day promotes inclusiveness and is commemorated internationally to recognise the achievements of people with a disability.
Mayor Clark said the event celebrated Katherine region’s nominees and winners who demonstrated how their leadership contributes to inspiring others.
“This event gives us the opportunity to congratulate people who live and work with a disability but focus on their abilities and what they can achieve to encourage our community to be inclusive.
The awards also recognised people and organisations who support those living with a disability and services that provide creative programs to help others discover their abilities and engage more fully with their community.
This year Kintore Street School was recognised as an outstanding service provider, with a number of its teachers and support staff also nominated in the individual categories.
Mayor Clark said the school and its staff provide a wonderful service for the Katherine community.
A huge congratulations to all our nominees and winners of the IDPWD Awards in the following categories:
OUTSTANDING YOUNG PERSON WITH DISABILITY
• Donna Coolwell (winner)
• Connor McBean
• Ketina Moreen
OUTSTANDING PERSON WITH DISABILITY
• Amy Pitcher
• Cheryl Ann Downman
• Marissa Watson (Winner)
• Anthony Smith
• Patrick Wing
OUTSTANDING TEACHER/SUPPORT PERSON
• Donna Collins
• Prue Dickens
• Cassie Russell–Pell
• Losalini Rokovada
• Liz Nowack
• Lisa Budarick - winner
• Rebecca Mehew
• Maria Enright
• Samir Panta
• Mary Simpson
• Wendy Kelly
• Katherine Walker
OUTSTANDING SERVICE PROVIDER
• Kintore Street School - winner
• Oodles Therapy
• Barnyard Mobile Petting Zoo
• Step Out Disability Services
• Sunshine House
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