Ballarat International Day of People with Disability Celebration | All Abilities Come and Try Afternoon

Join us for an exciting day of all abilities activities in Ballarat! This event has something for everyone whether you're a person living with a disability and or access needs, a carer or looking to try accessible programs! Supported by local all-abilities sports clubs, face painting (from 4pm), stallholders and organisations, it's the perfect opportunity to try out your favorite sports, arts and activities in celebration of the International Day of People with Disability in Ballarat!

Free Sausage Sizzle included!!

Coffee van will also be available!

300 Free Ryan's IGA showbags and free Hidden Disabilities Sunflower merchandise!

All ages, abilities, languages, genders are welcome! Hosted by the Ballarat Working Together Group in partnership with Sports Central, City of Ballarat, LaTrobe Community Health Services, and VHCC, this event is open to all. Bring your friends, family, carers, and anyone else who wants to join in the fun.

When: Wednesday 3 December 2025, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Where: Ballarat Regional Soccer Facility, 910 Pleasant Street South, Ballarat Central 3350 VIC - Main Pitch (sports activities) and Pitch 2 (synthetic)

About the Facility: The Ballarat Regional Soccer Facility is the pride of Ballarat for soccer. It has hosted teams from around the world, including Bahrain, The Matildas, and Melbourne Victory.

Please note: First Aid and a designated Sensory Kit is available, activities will finish at 4:30pm.

Accessibility of the Ballarat Regional Soccer Facility:

• Automatic doors with sensor to enter the building

• Lift access to the function space

• There are three designated accessible parking bays available in the two carparks adjacent Synthetic pitch 2 and 4, total of 3 .

• Within the Stadium pitch fence line there is no designated marked parking but drop off in the designated zone outside Gate 1 is available

• Accessible toilet and two ambulant toilets inside Male and Female bathrooms

• Baby change in Female bathroom and temporary baby change table in the accessible toilet

• Signage for public toilets and lift access

• Automatic doors to enter the function space and double wide door entry to the viewing deck and stadium

• Flat access to Stadium Pitch from ground level only

• Three accessible public toilets inside Morshead Park

• Open gravel carpark next to facility. Carpark and access is generally flat. Distance to nearest nominated accessible carpark located adjacent main clubroom estimated distance of 150 meters. Open gravel parking area is accessed from Rubicon Street and does not access the function space directly. Is generally flat and provides access to synthetic pitch 2 only.