Celebrate inclusion and community at the Town of Cottesloe’s International Day of People with Disabilities event.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 3 December 2025
🕤 Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
11am – Tennis Sessions Start
📍 Location: Cottesloe Tennis Club

This free, inclusive event features inclusive tennis activities, all abilities football, sausage sizzle, accessible lawn games, sensory fun and Cycling Without Age rides — all designed to:

Celebrate the contributions of people with disability
Promote inclusion and accessibility
Encourage meaningful participation for all abilities
Build understanding and connection across the community
Families, friends and members of the community are encouraged to participate. This event is for people with and without a disability.

Travel instructions

BY CAR:

ACROD parking bays will be available right next to the tennis club on Napier Street (look for the red-paved road).
If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know in advance so we can assist.
BY TRAIN: - The nearest station is Cottesloe Train Station.
It is a 1.1km walk to the venue from the station (15 minutes). Please note there may be some uneven surfaces and inclines/declines.

Entry instructions

From the car park, there is a concrete, mostly flat path leading to the clubhouse. - Follow the signs. You will pass hedges and tennis courts on both sides. - This path will take you directly to the clubhouse entrance.

After entry instructions

People will gather on the deck in front of the clubhouse (near the barbecues and drinking fountains) - From there, you can choose which activities you’d like to join. Volunteers will be available to assist.

Hazards

A few steps in some areas.
Slightly uneven ground surfaces (different levels and textures).
Sun exposure: bring a hat and sunscreen. Gazebos will provide shade, but not all activities are covered/shaded.

Toilet location

Accessible toilets are located inside the clubhouse. Please note the facility is small and has limited accessible cubicles.

Accessible parking

ACROD bays will be created next to the tennis club on Napier Street (roads are paved red). - Please let us know if you need an ACROD bay so we can reserve one for you.

Timing of the event

The tennis and football activities and sausage sizzle will begin at 11am and will run for 1-1.5 hours. You can participate for as long as you would like and take breaks as needed.
Lawn games and creative activities will run from 10:30-12:30pm.

Photographer and Videographer

There will be a photographer and videographer at the event. Please get in touch if you do not want to be in any photos or videos,

Chill out zone

There will be bean bags, bubbles and sensory toys provided in this area.