Celebrating inclusivity and accessibility in City of Moreton Bay

Published 19 November 2024

City of Moreton Bay’s Disability Action Week celebrations from 24 November to 1 December, will include a series of inclusive workshops and activities, headlined by a free live music event, Beats by the Beach at Bribie Island Seaside Museum.

Held from 3pm to 6.30pm on Friday, 29 November, the family event will be AUSLAN-interpreted by the energetic Mikey Webb and feature incredible performers including:

• MC Wheels: A renowned Sunshine Coast hip-hop rapper known for his emotive music and inspiring story.
• Miss Hayley: An indie-folk singer-songwriter and the Founder/Director of the Braille music school Music Studio 60.
• Neurodive: An all-abilities rock band, formerly known as The Outsiders, dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through music.
• Leanne MacDonald: A multi-talented teen singer-songwriter with a unique, genre-blurring sound.

Mayor Peter Flannery said it was wonderful to have a national spotlight on inclusivity and accessibility during Disability Action Week, but City of Moreton Bay provided year-round accessibility for all community members through various programs, initiatives and facilities.

“City of Moreton Bay is committed to being the most accessible city in South East Queensland and I am determined to see us lead the way in promoting inclusion, raising awareness, and advocating for the rights of individuals living with disabilities.

“It is critically important to ensure we continue to grow as an inclusive community where everyone, regardless of ability, has equal access and opportunity.

“I am enormously proud that City of Moreton Bay is the first local government in Australia to adopt a Changing Places Network Plan, setting a new standard for accessibility and committing to expanding specialised public restrooms designed for people with high support needs.

“During this Disability Action Week, our series of events and initiatives, are championing change, encouraging conversations and fostering connections to promote inclusivity.

“Our Beats by the Beach event not only features the extraordinary contributions of, and live performance by, individuals who identify as living with disabilities but also unites the community in a joyful celebration,” Mayor Flannery said.

Other free activities people can enjoy during Disability Action Week include:

• Wed 27 Nov: Craft Your Way to Inclusivity – Creative Hands Workshop | Pine Rivers Heritage Museum
• Thurs 28 Nov: Team Building and Damper - It’s a recipe for adventure, connection, and some delicious damper | YMCA Camp Warrawee
• Fri 29 Nov: Kids Club & Wheelchair Basketball - Try wheelchair sports for an all-inclusive playtime | Morayfield
• Sat 7 Dec: Wheelchair Dancing - Move, dance, and improve your fitness in a welcoming space | Morayfield

Disability Action Week is dedicated to promoting inclusion, raising awareness, and advocating for the rights of individuals living with disabilities.

Throughout the year, explore City of Moreton Bay’s fully accessible programs at our Libraries, Galleries and Museums, and check out our free and low-cost accessible Healthy and Active Moreton activities.

To find out more about City of Moreton Bay’s Beach by the Beach music event, visit Beats by the Beach - Moreton Bay Galleries & Museums.

To find out more about City of Moreton Bay’s accessible programs and initiatives, visit Disability access and inclusion - City of Moreton Bay,  Home - Moreton Bay Galleries & Museums and Healthy and Active Moreton - City of Moreton Bay.