Inclusive events and programs

We are committed to ensuring that events and programs held throughout the City of Rockingham are able to be enjoyed by all community members, including people with disability.

About our inclusive events and programs

We provide a wide range of activities, events and programs for the community throughout the year, with the aim of ensuring that these are accessible and inclusive for all attendees.

Major community events include the Castaways Sculpture Awards, Christmas Lights Launch, New Year’s Eve, Celebrate Australia Day Celebration, Symphony on the Green and Performance in the Park.

We will continue to expand on the provision of accessible and inclusive event services, including:

Auslan interpretation
audio-loops
tactile tours
beach matting
free use of beach wheelchairs and walkers
accessible viewing areas
chill out zones
Sensory-Santa meet and greet (Christmas Lights Launch only)
social stories
accessible toilets
additional ACROD parking close to the event
noise-cancelling headphones.

To see what will be provided at each event, see the What’s On calendar for individual event details.

If you have any specific access queries or requests, please contact us at customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au or 9528 0333.

International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD) is an annual United Nations observed day on 3 December that aims to promote community awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability.

To celebrate IDPWD and the contributions and unique talents of people of with disability, the City hosts a range of activities throughout November and early December each year.

More information will be available on the planned activities for 2026 closer to the date.

City of Rockingham has partnered with Reclink to deliver three, free recreation programs in 2026, aimed at supporting people with disability to have fun, move your body and connect with others.

No registrations needed, you can just come along on the day. If you would more information, you can contact Jennifer from Reclink on 0451 112 865 or Jennifer.hunter@reclink.org

Program	Date and Time	Location	Description	Accessibility	More information
All Abilities Strong for Life	Mondays weekly, 10am – 10.45am	Warnbro Community Recreation Centre	Adaptable low-impact strength and movement sessions for adults of all ages and abilities, including people with disability, people new to exercise and those returning after injury.	Led by a qualified physiotherapist, exercises are modified to support different abilities and goals. ACROD parking, standard accessible toilets.	Learn more
All Abilities Chair Yoga	Mondays weekly, 9am – 9.45am	Warnbro Community Recreation Centre	Gentle, low impact movement and stretching sessions using the support of a chair.	Led by a qualified yoga instructor, all movements are offered with modifications to suit individual needs, goals and comfort levels. ACROD parking, standard accessible toilets	Learn more
All Abilities Multi-Sport Program	Wednesdays weekly, 10.30am – 11.30am	Mike Barnett Sports Complex	Each week offers something different - from soccer to basketball to movement games. Designed especially for people with disability, activities are adapted to suit all abilities and support needs. There’s no pressure, no competition, and no experience needed.	ACROD parking, automatic entry doors, standard accessible toilet.	Learn more

Castaways Sculpture Awards is an outdoor art exhibition at the Rockingham Foreshore.

Each year, beach matting is provided along the sand to support people with limited mobility to view the exhibition. Beach wheelchairs and walkers are made available at the Information tent throughout the exhibition.

In 2026, Castaways will be running from 24 October to 1 November and community members are welcome to come down to the beach anytime during that period to view the artworks.

People with disability, including those who are blind or vision impaired, along with their friends and family, are invited to attend a Tactile Tour of the Castaways Sculpture Awards where they can touch and interact with selected artworks.