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Awakenings Festival Appeal

Wimmera Uniting Care

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People from every state of Australia and potentially from overseas; people with and without disabilities; people in mini buses, wheelchairs, with white canes, guide dogs, interpreters, carers and huge smiles; performers from grass roots to professional and all levels of experience in between; community engagement, acceptance and support; five hundred volunteers and a brilliant team of dedicated managers; a program with 47 individual events; this was Awakenings 2007.

A festival for everyone:

Awakenings has evolved into a festival for everyone, the program includes: performing and visual arts, a breakfast conference, workshops, schools and community performances, a ball, outdoor adventures, a photographic competition, buskers, live performances, stalls, tactile art activities, wheelchair basketball and community fringe events. The first Awakenings festival program in 1996 consisted of a three hour performance involving 40 performers of all abilities. This annual event has grown each year, in 2006 the program has attracted 750 registered participants and performers with a volunteer base of 500 and event attendances expected to be in the vicinity of 10500. A key Australian event in the disability arts sector, Awakenings is now recognised nationally and internationally.

How will the funds be used?

  • Program development and diversification
  • Opening the doors to more participants (people of all abilities) to attend this special festival
  • Develop more inclusive arts based practice within Victoria
  • Further develop Youth Focus/Program
  • Inclusion of social disadvantage/disability

    Key Areas of Expenditure

    Youth Program
    Increased performer base
    National development/recognition

    • Are donations tax deductible? Yes

    Will I receive a receipt for my donation?
    Yes, immediately sent to you by email when approved.

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