Awakenings Festival Appeal

What is this appeal for?

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 for funds donated:

Youth Program
Increased performer base
National development/recognition

Is this appeal tax deductible? Yes

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

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Wimmera Uniting Care
185 Baillie Street
HORSHAM VIC 34000

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Contact details for this appeal:
Mr Peter Brown
Executive Director
Telephone: 5382 6789
Email: peterb@wimmera.unitingcare.org.au
Website: www.connectingcare.com/provider.asp?site_id=95&pcp_id=32

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