International Day of People with Disability, or I-Day, is held every year on 3 December. In the ACT, I-Day is community controlled and led by people with disability. Advocacy for Inclusion hosts the I-Day Steering Committee with Women with Disabilities ACT.
What is I-DAY
I-Day is a United Nations-observed day that recognises the rights and contributions of people with disability. In the ACT, we treat I-Day as a year-round effort. We work with communities, businesses, arts, sports, education, and government so that people with disability can participate in everyday life. The highlight is 3 December.
The ACT is the first jurisdiction where I-Day is community controlled. People with disability lead the design, decisions and delivery. The Steering Committee sets direction. Advocacy for Inclusion provides the secretariat and the I-Day Project Officer. Women with Disabilities ACT co-chairs the Committee. The ACT Government supports the program.
Theme for 2025
Halting Hate, Finding Kindness. Rebuilding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the 2020s. We invite Canberra to take positive action. We welcome events, content and practice changes that reduce barriers and build belonging.