“Walk with Us” – Celebrating International White Cane Day! City access walk and panel discussion

Blind Citizens Australia (Tasmania branch) is collaborating with the City of Hobart to host a guided walk and panel discussion to promote International White Cane Day.

Join us for a guided walk and experience the city from the perspective of people who are blind or have low vision.

The walk will be followed by a panel discussion exploring accessibility, inclusion and lived experience.

Details:

Date: Thursday, 15 October 2026

Time: 11:00am to 1.30pm

Start point: Intersection of Elizabeth Street Mall and Liverpool Street – meet at the entrance to the Cat & Fiddle Arcade

BCA will greet people and set the scene – talk about the walk and invite people to pair up – ask people to consider a few questions and reflections

Path: Walk straight down Elizabeth Street past Collins Street and across to where Elizabeth meets Macquarie Street.

End Point: 50 Macquarie Street (Hobart Town Hall, situated right on the corner of Macquarie and Elizabeth Streets)

Panel discussion location and time: 50 Macquarie Street - panel discussion commencing at 12.30pm (light refreshments and networking from 11.45am)

For any further information, please contact Megan Cunningham - Accessible City Coordinator (City of Hobart) 0472 870 876 or email megan.cunningham@hobartcity.com.au