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November 21, 2008
Opening of mobility lift launches Geelong's Alcoa Celebrate ALL Abilities Festival
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The 2008 Alcoa Celebrate ALL Abilities Festival was launched with the opening of a new lift that will allow people of all abilities to enjoy one of the Geelong waterfront’s key attractions.
The mobility lift was fitted to the Carousel at Geelong’s waterfront so that the popular ride is now accessible for everyone.
City of Greater Geelong’s Community Development Manager, Paul Jamieson said that the installation is part of the City’s plan to make Geelong a welcoming and inclusive community for people of all abilities.
“This mobility lift is an example of one of the many ways that people with disabilities can be equally included in the community,” he said.
“The opening of the lift is a perfect way to launch the 2008 Alcoa Celebrate ALL Abilities Festival, which holds a special place in Geelong's events calendar.”
The festival aims to increase public awareness that people of all abilities should be welcomed and included in every aspect of community life.
Only in its fourth year, the Alcoa Celebrate ALL Abilities Festival is recognised throughout Victoria for its innovative approach to showcasing how to include people of all abilities and their families in the community.
Alcoa is proud to support the Festival through the Alcoa Foundation. Alcoa Point Henry HR Business Partner David Monahan said that as a company, Alcoa is committed to promoting diversity in the community and our workplace.
"Our Point Henry site has long standing partnerships with a number of key agencies, including Kommercial and Encompass that provide paid employment for around 50 people with disabilities."
"We believe the Festival has so many positive impacts on our community – it brings us together, promotes understanding and inclusiveness and celebrates the abilities of all members of the community."
The 10 day event includes a variety of events and activities across the fields of music, drama, art and sport. Most events are free.
Running until 5 December, highlights include:
Made to be Held’, Tactile Exhibition
3.00pm Thursday 27 November and 10.00am to 3.00pm Friday 28 & Saturday 29 November
Vision Australia, Geelong (79 High Street, Belmont).
Lethbridge Air Park Christmas Family Day
Gates open 10.30am Saturday 29 November
Lethbridge Air Park.
Entry $3 Child, $5 Adult, $10 Family.
Back to Back Theatre Summer School (Performing arts workshop)
10am to 4pm on 22 and 23 November.
Tickets $17 concession per session
St Laurence Adventure Recreation FREE Surf Day
10.00am – 2.00pm on Monday 1 December
Ocean Grove Surf Beach.
Alcoa Access Awards
5.30pm - 7pm on Thursday 4 December
Council Chambers, City of Greater Geelong
Leisure Networks Healthy Sport Breakfast
7.30am – 9.00am on Friday 5 December
Alex Popescu Room, Sportshouse, 370 Moorabool St, Geelong
For further event information, visit the City of Greater Geelong website.
For more information please contact:
Kate Betts, Alcoa Point Henry
T: 5245 1406
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