National Disability Awards now open to nominations from Wide Bay communities
3rd August, 2015
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss has encouraged people in Wide Bay to nominate someone from their local community for the 2015 National Disability Awards, which open from today. “The National Disability Awards give Australians the chance to acknowledge the many people, organisations and initiatives across the country that make a positive impact on the lives of people with disability,” Mr Truss said,
“This year the Awards are looking for nominations that demonstrate great community initiatives.
“I encourage people in communities across the Wide Bay region to put forward a person, organisation or initiative in their community that deserves recognition.”
Mr Truss said that the Awards play an important part in increasing awareness of disability issues, while showcasing important work that is carried out in local communities that enables people to fully participate in work and society.
Now in their ninth year, the Awards are an integral part of the Australian Government’s celebrations of the International Day of People with Disability on 3 December.
The Awards will be presented in six categories:
• Lesley Hall Award for Lifetime Achievement in Disability
• Emerging Leader in Disability Awareness
• Excellence in Accessibility - Technology
• Excellence in Accessibility - Community
• Excellence in Choice and Control in Service Delivery
• Excellence in Advocacy
To nominate for the National Disability Awards, go to www.idpwd.com.au or call 1800 672 682. TTY users please call 1800 555 677 and ask for 1800 672 682.
Nominations for the National Disability Awards close on 4 September 2015.
