MUSICAL COLLABORATION… Shepparton Access participated in the songwriting workshops, facilitated by Gerry's Well Oiled Machine and supported by Greater Shepparton City Council. Pictured from left back row: Jake Mason from Gerry's Well Oiled Machine, Lana and Melita from Shepp Access, Eric McCusker (Gerry's Well Oiled Machine), Amy, Teagan, Gerry (Gerry's Well Oiled Machine), Aaron, Issy and Gemma. Front row from left: Chloe, Sarah, Nicole, Chevy, Lisa, Maria and Leon. Photo: Deanne Jeffers
INTERNATIONAL Day of People with Disabilities (IDPwD) on Tuesday, December 3, celebrated and advocated for greater inclusivity for people with disabilities.
MUSICAL COLLABORATION… Shepparton Access participated in the songwriting workshops, facilitated by Gerry’s Well Oiled Machine and supported by Greater Shepparton City Council. Pictured from left back row: Jake Mason from Gerry’s Well Oiled Machine, Lana and Melita from Shepp Access, Eric McCusker (Gerry’s Well Oiled Machine), Amy, Teagan, Gerry (Gerry’s Well Oiled Machine), Aaron, Issy and Gemma. Front row from left: Chloe, Sarah, Nicole, Chevy, Lisa, Maria and Leon. Photo: Deanne Jeffers
Local disability support organisations Shepparton Access, ConnectGV, and are-able took part in songwriting workshops, leading to a special concert last week. Participants heard their songs performed by Gerry’s Well Oiled Machine, an all-abilities band, at the Shepparton Sports Precinct main pavilion.
Unfortunately, heavy rain saw ConnectGV’s talent showcase to be held at the Maude Street Maude cancelled on Tuesday, with plans to reschedule it to Wednesday. Also coinciding with IDPwD, Greater Shepparton City Council anticipates launching its ‘Promoting Greater Access in Greater Shepparton’ guide this week.
This guide, part of the Universal Access and Inclusion Plan 2022-2026, offers practical tips for groups to improve accessibility. It will be available on the council’s website after the official launch.
CREATING MUSIC… Local disability organisations teamed up with the Greater Shepparton City Council and Gerry’s Well Oiled Machine, and all-abilities band doing great things, for songwriting workshops and a concert. Pictured front row from Gerry’s Well Oiled Machine are band members Eric McCuskey, Jessica Paige, Jake Mason and Gerry Smith. Back row from are-able are Maurice, Mitchell, Joe, Jamie, Tabitha and Jonathan Sonnenberg (Gerry’s Well Oiled machine member). Photo: Emma Harrop
Correction: In last week’s Adviser, some captions were incorrectly paired with images. The correct images and captions have been included in this edition.
