Christmas luncheon to create festive and inclusive space for local disability community

Goldfields residents with a disability are invited to don their best Christmas attire and soak up the festive spirit at a community luncheon next month. The free event, hosted by WA Labor’s Ali Kent and Kyle McGinn, will be at the Tower Hotel on December 9 from 11.30am, with about 150 people expected to attend. Ms Kent, the Member for Kalgoorlie, said as the rising cost of living was on everyone’s minds, the luncheon would provide people with a disability and their carers the opportunity to enjoy Christmas festivities worry-free. “We have an amazing community in the Goldfields, with many people doing it tough, especially over the holiday period,” she said. “I noticed through my advocacy in the community that people living with disability don’t get the opportunities other groups in the community get.” “Being able to bring together the beautiful people living in the community with a disability to celebrate the Christmas festivities will promote more inclusivity going forward.” Guests are encouraged to wear Christmas-themed attire, with prizes to be won for the best-dressed attendees. Gina Price will be the master of ceremonies. The event will also feature door prizes and giveaways on the day, with local businesses asked to donate gifts to support the event. Mr McGinn, Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region, said the luncheon aimed to create a fun, festive and inclusive atmosphere for the local disability community. “I am always in awe at the resilience of our community in the Goldfields,” he said. “As the Parliamentary Secretary for Disability Services I have seen both the struggles and the amazing work done in this space for many years. “It is an honour to partner with Ali Kent to bring people with disability together for a fun-filled lunch celebrating the Christmas period. “Holding an event for people with disability will help highlight the amazing people we have in our community.” Those interested in attending can register via the Eventbrite website at eventbrite.com.au/e/1070250290429. For more information on the event, or details on how businesses can donate gifts, contact Mr McGinn’s office on 9022 7003 or email MiningPastoral.McGinn@mp.wa.gov.au.