Celebrate inclusion, achievement and community.

Join us for the 2026 International Day of People with Disability Awards as we celebrate the people, businesses, sporting clubs, community organisations, carers and volunteers making Ballarat a more inclusive and accessible place to live. The awards recognise outstanding contributions across a range of categories and provide an opportunity to acknowledge those creating positive change in our community. Whether you're a finalist, nominee, supporter or community member, everyone is welcome to join us in celebrating this year's recipients.

Nominations open: Monday 7 September 2026, 9.00am

Nominations close: Monday 16 November 2026, 11.59pm

Visit our webpage for more detail and information: https://mysay.ballarat.vic.gov.au/international-day-people-disability-awards-2026

Awards Ceremony Details

When: Thursday 3 December 2026 at 11.00am

Where: Ballarat Mining Exchange, 12 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat Central VIC 3350

Bookings are essential.

Please note we will have a Sensory Quiet Space available, sensory toys, Auslan interpreters, Phonak Portable Hearing Loop, live captions on screen, and support available on the day for any accessibility needs. Support workers, family and friends are welcome to attend this event, please ensure they have tickets booked.

Photography and video will be taken at this event for promotional reasons, we will have pink round stickers available for you to wear. This will let the photographer know you do not want to be photographed or videoed.

For further information please contact Meg Lawton Community Inclusion Officer at IDPWDawards@ballarat.vic.gov.au

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