People with disabilities from culturally diverse communities sharing practical tips about living well. Listen to our content sorted by language at speakmylanguage.com.au The Speak My Language (Disability) program involves people with disabilities from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and other guest speakers, sharing practical tips and resources to support living well with a disability. Speak My Language (Disability) is funded by Commonwealth Department of Social Services and is proudly delivered via an historic partnership between all State and Territory Ethnic and Multicultural Communities‘ Councils across Australia.
Episodes
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
تقدم The Disability Rights Advocacy Service (DRAS) خدمات المناصرة، أي الدفاع عن الحقوق، للأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة أو القائمين على رعايتهم مجانًا. تعلّم كيف يمكن أن تحسّن المناصرة نوعية حياتك وتعطيك مزيدًا من الاستقلالية.
About the guest speaker
The Disability Rights Advocacy Service (DRAS) هي منظمة غير حكومية تشكل جزءًا من Australian Network of Disability Advocacy Services و David McGinlayهو المدير التنفيذي في DRAS.
(The Disability Rights Advocacy Service (DRAS) provides advocacy services for people with disabilities or their carer for free. Learn how advocacy can improve the quality of your life and give you greater independence.
About the guest speaker
The Disability Rights Advocacy Service (DRAS) is a non-government organisation that is part of the Australian Network of Disability Advocacy Services. David McGinlay is the Chief Executive Officer of DRAS.
)Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
为维护自己的权利大声疾呼，并能充满信心地去做，这对我们每个人的身心健康都至关重要。Raise our Voices倡导计划通过培养自我代言技能，为来自文化和语言多元化社区的残障人士赋权。
About the guest speaker
Raise Our Voices是由维多利亚州少数民族社区联合委员会，也就是Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria实施的一个服务项目。我们今天的嘉宾是Yousef，他是这个项目的负责人之一。
(Having the confidence to speak up for yourself is an important part of living well. The Raise our Voices program aims to develop self-advocacy skills and empower people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities living with disability.
About the guest speaker
Raise Our Voices is run by Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria. Today’s guest is Youssif, one of the program leaders.
)Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Tracy 領養了一隻導盲犬- 阿旺。在這集的訪問中，Tracy 與我們分享了她領養阿旺的過程，及領養導盲犬要注意的事項。 阿旺是Tracy 的可靠行動輔助工具，令Tracy 可以更自主及自信的出外見朋友及享受她的人生。另外，Tracy與阿旺亦健立了深厚的感情，阿旺不但經常與她結伴，也給予她莫大的感情支援， 令她的人生更充實和精彩。
您可以瀏覽以下兩個網站以獲取更多有關領養 Guide dog 的事宜：
1) Seeing eye dogs, Vision Australia
https://seda.visionaustralia.org/
2) Guide Dogs Australia
https://guidedogs.com.au/
About the storyteller
Tracy Wang 是一位視障人士，她積極生活, 並一直致力義務工作。她是 Guide dogs Australia 的同伴支援導師，亦是Vision Australia的一位義工，義務為有需要的人士提供國語和廣東話的翻譯。她也在Telelink內擔任一個群組的協調及主持。Tracy 致力分享她的有關的經歷及知識，希望可以幫助有視障的人士生活得更獨立，更豐富和更精彩。
(Tracy has adopted a guide dog called Ah-Wong. In this episode, she shares with us how she adopted Ah-Wong and the important issues to be considered before adopting a guide dog. Ah-Wong is a reliable mobility aid to Tracy, helping her navigate the world so that she is now more confident and independent to go out frequently to meet people and enjoy her life. Tracy and Ah-Wong have also established a strong human and animal bond. Ah-Wong gives her companionship and is an important emotional support for Tracy, making her feel fulfilled and connected.
You may access more information about guide dog with the following websites:
1) Seeing eye dogs, Vision Australia
https://seda.visionaustralia.org/
2) Guide Dogs Australia
About the storyteller
Tracy Wang is a visually impaired person who lives a quality and active life. She is a devoted volunteer, actively participated as a peer support mentor for Guide Dog Australia. She is also a volunteer for Vision Australia where she serves as a volunteer interpreter for those in need. She is also the facilitator in one of the Telelink groups. She is dedicated to sharing her experiences and knowledge to help people with vision impairment living a more independent, exciting, and fulfilling life.
)Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
अतिथि वक्ता एक Job Victoria Advocate था जो Department of Job, Precincts, and Regions के तहत काम कर रहा था। अतिथि वक्ता इस बारे में बात करेंगे कि वे समुदाय के सदस्यों को उनकी जरूरतों के अनुसार आर्थिक और सामाजिक भागीदारी की अपनी क्षमता को पूरा करने के लिए अंतहीन अवसरों से कैसे जोड़ रहे हैं। अतिथि वक्ता इस बारे में भी बात करेंगे कि वे अपने स्थानीय समुदायों में नौकरी चाहने वालों का समर्थन कैसे कर रहे हैं, जो बेरोजगारी के प्रभाव से जूझ रहे हैं, ताकि उन्हें आवश्यक जानकारी, सलाह और अतिरिक्त सहायता मिल सके। अतिथि वक्ता ने कहा कि उनकी सेवाएं सभी के लिए समावेशी हैं। अतिथि वक्ता यह भी बात करेंगे कि उनका कार्यक्रम कौशल, संपत्ति, अवसरों और क्षमताओं के विकास के लिए समग्र दृष्टिकोण का उपयोग कर रहा है, जो कनेक्शन बनाने के लिए विक्टोरिया के भीतर सेवाओं की विविध श्रृंखला के साथ समुदाय के सदस्यों को सीखने, काम करने और संलग्न करने के लिए है।
About the guest speaker
फरीद अयूब ने जॉब एडवोकेट प्रोग्राम पर चर्चा की।अतिथि वक्ता ने कहा कि इस कार्यक्रम तक पहुंचना आसान है और उन्होंने लोगों को नौकरियां खोजने और मुख्यधारा की सेवाओं की एक विविध श्रृंखला के साथ जोड़कर अपने कौशल को अपग्रेड करने में मदद करने की कोशिश की। अतिथि वक्ता ने इस बारे में भी बात की है कि लोग उनसे कैसे संपर्क कर सकते हैं और वे दीर्घकालिक नौकरियों को खोजने से पहले उनकीअंतर्निहित समस्याओं को हल करने का समर्थन कैसे करते हैं। अतिथि वक्ता ने उल्लेख किया है कि वे libraries, शॉपिंग सेंटरों जैसे कई स्थानों पर समूह सत्र वितरित कर रहे हैं, और ग्राहक-आधारित परामर्श भी दे रहे हैं व्यक्ति की आवश्यकता के आधार पर। अतिथि वक्ता ने यह भी कहा कि उनकी सेवाएं विकलांग लोगों सहित सभी के लिए सुलभ हैं।
(Fareed was a Job Victoria Advocate who is working under the Department of Job, Precincts, and Regions. He shares how they are connecting community members to endless opportunities to fulfil their potential for economic and social participation according to their needs. The guest speaker will also talk about how they are supporting job seekers in their local communities who are struggling with the impact of unemployment, to find the information, advice, and additional support they need. The guest speaker said their services are inclusive for everyone. He will also talk that their program is using the holistic approach to the development of skills, assets, opportunities, and capabilities to learn, work and engage the community members with the diverse range of services within Victoria to make connections.
About the guest speaker
Fareed Ayub discusses the Job Advocate Program. He says this program is easy to access and they tried to help the people to find jobs and upgrade their skills by connecting them with a diverse range of mainstream services. He also shares how people can approach them and how they support resolving their underlying problems before finding long-term jobs. The guest speaker has mentioned they are delivering groups sessions at many places like libraries, shopping centers, and giving client-based consultation as well depending on the need of the person. These services are accessible for all including people with disability.
)Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Çok Kültürlü Hizmet Sorumlusu olarak Services Australia için çalışan bir Türk Avustralyalı olan Tanya, işinin bir parçası olarak Centrelink müşterilerini ve hizmet sağlayıcılarını hak ve sorumlulukları hakkında eğitmektedir. Tanya, göçmenlere ve mültecilere hizmet veren engelli hizmetleri de dahil olmak üzere cesitli kurumlarla işbirliği içinde çalışır, böylece bakıcı ödeme, bakıcı ödeneği ve engelli destek aylığı için uygunluk kriterleri hakkında hizmetleri vardir.
Tanya isi geregi her kulturden gelen insanların ihtiyaçlarını dinleyerek ve anlayarak farkındalığı ve bilgiyi paylaşarak kisilerin ozgurlugunu güçlendiriyor ve teşvik ediyor. Onlara bir akıl hocası olarak hizmet veriyor ve bu tür hükümet sorunları ve islerinde onlara resmi belgelerin nasıl ele alınacağı konusunda yardımcı oluyor. Ayrıca, karşılaşabilecekleri diğer tüm sorunlarla ilgili olarak bireylere destek olmakta.
Diğer bir is olarak, aynı zamanda TASA'nın (SA Türk Derneği) başkanıdır ve burada Türk Toplumuna ihtiyaç duydukları her şey hakkında kelimenin tam anlamıyla yardımcı olur. Tanya soylesisinde toplumdaki iki rolüyle birlikte, kültürel ve dilsel açıdan farklı geçmişlerden gelen kisilerin ve engellilerin iyi yaşamanın ipuçlarını öğrenebilecekleri katilimci ve erişilebilir organizasyonlardan ve yerlerden bahsediyor.
About the guest speaker
Tanya, 1970 yılında Kıbrıs'tan Avustralya'ya gelmis ve o zamandan beri bircok alanda calismis ve kendini yetistirmis. İlk ücretli işi, görme engelli öğrencilere ve öğretmenlerine braille'i İngilizce'ye ve İngilizce'yi braille'e dönüştürmede yardımcı olarak iki farklı okulda braille transkriptörü olarak çalışmaktı.
Tanya, Yaşlı Hakları Savunuculuğu Hizmeti, Yaşlı Bakım ve Barınma Grubu, Resthaven, Toplum Ziyaretçileri Programı ve diğer benzer kuruluşlar gibi diğer birçok yaşlı bakım ve engellilik kurumunda çalıştı.
Şu anda Çok Kültürlü Hizmet Görevlisi olarak Services Australia/Centrelink için çalışıyor ve işinin bir parçası centrelink müşterilerini ve hizmet sağlayıcılarını hak ve sorumlulukları hakkında eğitmeyi içeriyor.
Tanya, diger yan çalışmalarına 41 yaşındayken genç bir büyükanne olduğunda başladı. Üniversite Diploması olarak, Sosyal Çalışma Lisans derecesi ve Kamu Politikaları ve Yönetimi alanında yüksek lisans derecesi almıştır. Ayrıca birçok eğitim kurumunda öğretim görevlisi olarak çalıştı. Tanya, Güney Avustralya Türk Derneği Başkanıdır. Tanya çalışma hayatı boyunca birçok ödül aldı ve bunlardan bazıları; 2017'de Avustralya Nişanı Madalyası (OAM), 2021'de Dünya Kadınlar Günü ödülü ve 2005'te Avustralya Etnik Topluluklar Konseyi Ödülü.
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Tanya, a Turkish Australian working for Services Australia as a Multicultural Service Officer, educates Centrelink clients and service providers about their rights and responsibilities as part of her job. Tanya works in partnership with various agencies, including disability services that serve migrants and refugees, so that they have a good understanding about the eligibility criteria for the Carers Payment, Carers Allowance and Disability Support Pension, so they can assist and support their clients.
Throughout her role, Tanya empowers and strengthens the independence of people with disabilities by sharing knowledge and listening to people's diverse needs. She acts as a mentor and helps people manage official government documents. She also advocates for individuals in relation to all other issues they may be faced with. She services consumers from all backgrounds, all disabilities, all works of life and anywhere across South Australia with the vision and values at embody inclusion and equality.
Outside of her professional role, she is also the president of TASA (Turkish Association of SA) where she assists the Turkish Community with anything they need. Based on her experience in these two roles, Tanya talks about welcoming and accessible organisations and places where people with disabilities, especially where they come from culturally and linguistically different backgrounds, could gain information and resources to live well.
About the guest speaker
Tanya came to Australia from Cyprus in 1970 and has since worked many multidisciplinary fields.
Her first paid job was working as a braille transcriber in two different schools, assisting visually impaired students and their teachers in transcribing braille into English and English into braille. Tanya worked in many other aged care and disability organisations such as Aged Rights Advocacy Service, Aged Care and Housing Group, Community Visitors Scheme and other similar organisations. Currently, she works for Services Australia/Centrelink as a Multicultural Service Officer and part of her job involves educating Centrelink customers and service providers about their rights and responsibilities.
Tanya begun her tertiary studies when she was 41 years old, shortly after becoming a grandmother. She has gained a Diploma in University Studies, Bachelor of Social Work Degree and Master Degree in Public Policy and Management. She also worked as a lecturer in many educational institutions.
She is the President of the Turkish Association of South Australia. Tanya has received many awards during her working life and some of these are Order of Australia Medal (OAM) during 2017, International Women’s Day award in 2021 and Federation of Ethnic Communities Council of Australia award in 2005.
)Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Disability Rights Advocacy Service（英文簡稱：DRAS）為殘障人士和他們的照顧者免費提供權利代言服務。讓我們一起來瞭解權利代言服務能夠如何改善你的生活質素，並讓你更具有獨立性。
About the guest speaker
Disability Rights Advocacy Service，或簡稱DRAS，是一個非政府組織，是Australian Network of Disability Advocacy Services的成員之一。David McGinlay是DRAS的首席執行官。
(The Disability Rights Advocacy Service (DRAS) provides advocacy services for people with disabilities or their carer for free. Learn how advocacy can improve the quality of your life and give you greater independence.
About the guest speaker
The Disability Rights Advocacy Service (DRAS) is a non-government organisation that is part of the Australian Network of Disability Advocacy Services. David McGinlay is the Chief Executive Officer of DRAS.
)Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
मिस वेरोनिका डी'सिल्वाBalla Balla कम्युनिटी सेंटर से बुकिंग ऑफिसर के रूप में काम कर रही हैं। केंद्र सभी के लिए सुलभ और समावेशी है, जिसमें ग्राहक की जरूरतों को पूरा करने के लिए आवश्यक सभी सुविधाएं हैं। वेरोनिका डी'सिल्वा ने कहा है कि उनके पास सुलभ पार्किंग स्थल और बड़े हॉल हैं। वेरोनिका डी'सिल्वा ने यह भी उल्लेख किया है कि उनका केंद्र अपने सामाजिक नेटवर्क को विकसित करने, उनके स्वास्थ्य और कल्याण को बढ़ाने और शैक्षिक अवसरों को आगे बढ़ाने के लिए विभिन्न प्रकार की गतिविधियों में जनता को शामिल करने के लिए पूरे वर्ष एक कार्यक्रम चलाता है। वेरोनिका डिसिल्वा ने स्वास्थ्य और कल्याण, शिक्षा और रोजगार कार्यक्रमों के बारे में बात की है जो वे चलाते हैं। वेरोनिका ने यह भी उल्लेख किया है कि उनके कार्यक्रम सभी क्षमताओं के लोगों के लिए सुलभ हैं।
Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association
About the guest speaker
अतिथि वक्ता Balla Balla सामुदायिक केंद्र में बुकिंग अधिकारी के रूप में काम कर रहे हैं।
(Veronica D'Silva works for the Balla Balla Community Centre. The centre is accessible and inclusive of all, having all the facilities required to meet the needs of their visitors. Veronica has said they have accessible parking spots and large halls, and has also mentioned that their centre runs a program throughout the year to engage the public in a diverse range of activities to grow their social network, enhance their health and wellbeing, and advance educational opportunities. Veronica discusses health and wellbeing, education, and employment programs the centre runs. She also mentioned that their programs are accessible for people of all abilities.
Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association
About the guest speaker
Miss Veronica D'Silva is working as Booking Officer from Balla Balla Community Centre.
)Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
यह कहानी जल सुरक्षा सूचना सत्रों और कक्षाओं के बारे में हैं। जो इस हेमंत गोवेकर फाउंडेशन के माध्यम से प्रदान की जाती हैं। यह संगठन सत्र प्रदान करता है और कक्षाओं को प्रायोजित करता है जो सभी के लिए सुलभ हैं। वे पानी की सुरक्षा पर जोर देते हैं जो बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है क्योंकि गर्मियों के मौसम के दौरान विक्टोरिया में डूबने के मामले बढ़ जाते हैं। ये सत्र उन सभी के लिए महत्वपूर्ण हैं जो जानते हैं और मनोरंजन के लिए या तैरने के लिए समुद्र तट पर जाते हैं। यह कार्यक्रम जल सुरक्षा में कौशल का निर्माण करता है और ज्ञान प्राप्त करने में मदद करता है और अन्य लोगों के साथ जुड़ने और नेटवर्क बनाने के अवसर प्रदान करता है।
www.facebook.com/hemantgovekarfoundation/
About the guest speaker
अमृता एक संस्थापक मालिक हैं और उन्होंने अपने भाई की याद में पानी की सुरक्षा के बारे में जागरूकता बढ़ाने के लिए इस पहल की शुरुआत की। वह भावुकता से वकालत करती है और मानती है कि डूबने के कारण होने वाली मौतों से बचा जा सकता है यदि जल सुरक्षा जानकारी प्रदान की जाती है और उनकी विकलांगता के बावजूद सभी लोगों के लिए सुलभ बनाया जाता है।
(This story talks about Water Safety information sessions and classes that are imparted through this Hemant Govekar Foundation. This organisation provides sessions and sponsors classes which are accessible for all. They emphasize on water safety which is very important for all to know as in Victoria during summer season drowning cases increase. These sessions are important for all who know and go to beach for recreation or for a swim. This program also provides opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge on water safety, and it's an opportunity for people to meet new friends and develop networks.
About the guest speaker
Amrita is a founder owner and started this initiative to raise awareness about water safety in memory of her brother. She passionately advocates and believes that deaths due to drowning can be avoided if water safety information is provided and made accessible for all people irrespective of their disabilities.
)Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
कहानीकार ने मेलबर्न के एक अस्पताल में रोगी सेवा सहायक (पीएसए) के रूप में अपनी नौकरी के बारे में बात की है। प्रतिभा इस बारे में बात करेगी कि उसे पीएसए पाठ्यक्रम के बारे में कैसे पता चला। प्रतिभा इस बारे में बात करेगी कि पाठ्यक्रमों को ऑनलाइन कैसे खोजें। उसने पीएसए पाठ्यक्रम की खोज के लिए Google इंजन का उपयोग किया है और छह महीने के रोगी सेवा सहायक पाठ्यक्रम का पीछा किया है। उन्होंने कहा कि उन्होंने अस्पताल में 160 घंटे का अवैतनिक प्लेसमेंट किया है और अपने समर्पित काम के बाद उसी स्थान पर नौकरी मिली है। कार्यस्थल पर उनका पहला दिन उनके लिए बहुत स्वागत योग्य था। उसने अच्छे दोस्त बनाए हैं और उसका सुपरवाइजर भी बहुत सहायक है। उसने अपने प्लेसमेंट के बाद इस काम को जारी रखने का फैसला अपने दम पर किया। इस नौकरी ने उनके जीवन को स्वतंत्र बना दिया है। प्रतिभा इस बारे में भी बात करेगी कि उसने कार्यस्थल पर अपनी अंग्रेजी में कैसे सुधार किया। उसने क्रमशः स्वास्थ्य पेशेवरों, सहयोगियों और दोस्तों के साथ अपने पेशेवर और व्यक्तिगत नेटवर्क विकसित किए हैं।
About the storyteller
कहानीकार ने उस काम के बारे में बात की है जो वह मेलबर्न के अस्पतालों में से एक में रोगी सेवा सहायक के रूप में कर रही है। प्रतिभा ने इस बारे में बात की है कि उसने अपनी पढ़ाई को आगे बढ़ाने और रोगी सेवा सहायता नौकरी जारी रखने के लिए स्वास्थ्य सहायता पाठ्यक्रम में प्रमाणपत्र 3 की खोज करने के लिए विभिन्न ऑनलाइन प्लेटफार्मों के माध्यम से कैसे खोज की है। कहानीकार ने उल्लेख किया है कि उन्होंने इस नौकरी के कारण खुद को आर्थिक रूप से स्वतंत्र बना लिया है और इस बारे में भी बात की है कि उन्होंने विविध सांस्कृतिक समुदायों के भीतर अच्छे सामाजिक संबंध कैसे बनाए हैं।
(The storyteller has talked about her job as a Patient Service Assistant (PSA) at one of the hospitals in Melbourne. She will talk about how she came to know about the PSA course. The storyteller will talk about how to search the courses online. She has used Google search engine to search for the PSA course and has pursued a six-month Patient Service Assistant course. She said she has done 160 hours of unpaid placement at the Hospital and got the job in the same place after her dedicated work. Her first day at the workplace was very welcoming for her. She has made good friends and her supervisor is also very supportive. She made her decision on her own to continue this work after her placement. This job has given her independence. The storyteller will also talk about how she improved her English at the workplace. She has developed her professional and personal networks with health professionals, colleagues, and friends respectively.
About the storyteller
The storyteller has talked about the job that she is doing as a Patient Service Assistant in one of the hospitals in Melbourne. She discusses how she has searched through different online platforms to find the Certificate 3 in Health Assistance course to pursue her studies and continue the Patient Service Assistance job. The storyteller has mentioned that she has made herself financially Independent due to this job and has also talked about how she has made good social connections within diverse cultural communities.
)Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
فستیوال چند فرهنگی تاونزویل (Townsville Multicultural Festival) بیست و پنج ساله شد ولی بخاطر محدودیتهای ویروس کرونا به کاروان شادی (Carnival of Joy) تبدیل شد و به چهارده نقطه مختلف تاونزویل سفر کرد و مردم را به شور و شوق و دیدن سه مجسمه ساخته شده از تندیس غول پیکر کوالا (Koala)، کانگورو (Kangaroo) و کوکابارای (Kookaburra) خندان که از حیوانات بومی استرالیا هستند، دعوت کرد.
این فستیوال معمولا در مکانهایی مانند دانشگاه که مجهز به پارکینگ مخصوص برای معلولان و توالت سیار و قابل دسترس هست، بر گزار می شود. جایگاه خاصی هم جهت نشستن برای کسانی که صندلی چرخ دارند وجود دارد و بعلاوه، در ورودی فستیوال، سطح شیب دار برای استفاده معلولان مهیا شده است۰ ورود به فستیوال برای تمام افراد معلول و فرد مراقب آنها مجانی است و همچنین افراد نابینا با سگهای راهنما مورد استقبال قرار میگیرند.
کاروان شادی یک تجربه دیداری، شنیداری وقابل لمس است که آن را برای افراد دارای ناتوانی های حسی قابل دسترس می کند و سه تندیس غول پیکر ساخته شده از کوالا (Koala)، کانگورو (Kangaroo) و کوکابارای (Kookaburra) خندان که از حیوانات بومی استرالیا هستند را به نمایش میگذارد. به عنوان مثال، یک فرد نابینا می تواند از صدای خنده تندیس کوکابارای (Kookaburra) خندان لذت ببرد و آن را لمس کند، و یک ناشنوا می تواند تندیس ها را ببیند و لمس کند و کسانی که روی صندلی چرخ دار هستند می توانند تندیس ها را ببینند، بشنونند و لمس کنند.
About the guest speaker
دکتر فروردین دلیری برای ایجاد یکدلی و وحدت میان قومیت های مختلف استرالیایی مدال (OAM) را برای ارائه این خدمات برجسته دریافت کرده و در بسیاری از زمینهها ی هنرهای عمومی، از جمله تاتر، مجسمهسازی، نقاشی و نویسندگی فعالیت میکند. او سازمان دهنده جشنواره چند فرهنگی تاونزویل (Townsville Multicultural Festival) و بنیانگذار کارناوال شادی (Carnival of Joy) است.
(The Townsville Cultural Festival has been running for twenty-five years. Due to Covid-19, it has been transformed into a Carnival of Joy that is travelling to at least 14 parts of Townsville, inviting people to enjoy sculptures of three iconic Australian animals: a Koala, a Kangaroo and a Giant Laughing Kookaburra. This festival is usually held at a venue, such as a university, with ramp access and mobile toilets. There are special free seating for those who use wheelchairs. It has a ramp at the entrance of the festival. People with disabilities who have carers do not need to pay a fee for entry, and blind people with guide dogs are welcome as well.
The Caravan of Happiness is a visual, auditory and tactile experience, showcasing three statues of native Australian animals such as the giant koala, giant kangaroo and giant laughing kookaburra, and is accessible to people with sensory disabilities. For instance, a blind person can enjoy the sound of the sculpture's laughter and can touch it, a deaf person can see and touch it and a person in a wheelchair can hear, see and touch the art.
About the guest speaker
Dr Farvardin Daliri is the recipient of an OAM for creating harmony between Australians of many races, and is involved in many areas, including public arts, sculpting, painting, writing and is an organiser of the Multicultural Townsville Fest and the founder of the Carnival of Joy.
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