International Wheelchair Day is a global day to celebrate the positive impact wheelchairs have on the lives of millions of people worldwide and to recognise the importance of accessibility, inclusion, and choice.
At NGO Training Centre, we acknowledge that use of a wheelchair is not a limitation, it is a tool of independence, mobility, participation and identity.
Today is an opportunity to:
- Celebrate the achievements and contributions of people who use wheelchairs
- Promote inclusive communities and accessible environments
- Challenge stigma and outdated assumptions, and
- Reflect on how we can strengthen inclusive practice across aged care, disability and community services.
For organisations working within the NDIS and aged care sectors, International Wheelchair Day is also a reminder of our responsibility to:
- Support individual’s choice and control
- Ensure environments are physically accessible
- Promote dignity, respect and rights, and
- Listen to lived experience.
REAL inclusion goes beyond ramps and doorways.
It’s about attitudes, language, service design and meaningful engagement.
As the best training provider in Australia, we support disability and aged care professionals across Australia and remain committed to building workforce capability that centres on lived experience, human rights, and practical inclusion.
Because accessibility is not a feature, it’s a right.
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Author: Amanda Robinson BA, MMHealthPrac,
As Head of Learning and Development and a seasoned NDIS expert, Amanda drives capability and sustainability in the disability and health sectors. With over 15 years of experience, post-graduate qualifications in Mental Health Leadership and Management, and currently pursuing an MBA, she brings deep expertise and personal insight as someone with lived experience of disability. A devoted carer, Amanda champions Human Rights, working to dismantle stigma and barriers for individuals with disability and mental health challenges. She is passionate about building robust stakeholder relationships, leveraging her advocacy, communication, strategic thinking, and analysis skills.
