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International Day for People With a Disability celebrated at Cohuna Recreation Reserve

15th February 2010

Thanks to funding from Rural Access, Small Community Grants-Gannawarra Shire Council, celebrations for Int day for PWD 2009 were conducted at the Cohuna recreation Reserve, Cohuna on Sunday 7th February 2010. It was also supported by the Mallee Sports Assembly and International Day for People of a Disability (who kindly donated recycle bags, balloons, stickers, temporary tattoos, pens, friendship bands). We thank this organization for their annual support of this celebrated event.

The function included several games of carpet bowls, quoits, hookey and a lucky ticket competition. This was facilitated by Rhonda Allan of the Mallee Sports Assembly. There was great interest in the various games as there were many close encounters with the final scores. Everyone who participated enjoyed the competitive fun which caused much laughter. This was followed by a delicious BBQ tea which was organized by Lorraine and Lionel Learmonth. This was complemented by a variety salads and irresistible desserts which were made by the parents. Thank you to “Tam” for bringing along great music for everyone to enjoy.

This event was very well supported and approximately 30 people attended. Rhonda gave everyone a take home “goodie bag” which included products (teddy bears, bottled water, hair products, soap) from the Salvation Army of Bendigo (thanks to Matt Tatti) and “Go For Your Life” health tips and other brochures from the Mallee Sports Assembly and also other bags arranged through Colleen Scriven and Jane Prochilo of the Gannawarra Shire Council-thank you for your support.


The function was organized by the Rhonda Allan of the Mallee Sports Assembly and Lorraine Learmonth of the Gannawarra Neighbourhood House-Cohuna. On behalf of everyone who attended a big thank you to Lorraine for all her time and effort put in to making this a wonderful function for everyone

Rhonda Allan of the Mallee Sports Assembly states,” The celebrations for 2009 International Day for People with a Disability for Gannawarra shire was enjoyed by all that attended. Thank you once again to the Gannawarra Shire Council who supported this important day through Rural Access and Small Community Grant funding to make this such a success- much appreciated”.