IN FOCUS
Picnic in the Park
“Picnic in the Park
is a fun day out for
families, but it also
builds community
understanding that
everyone should have
the same opportunity
to live a fulfilling life,
regardless of their
ability.”
It’s time to celebrate all abilities
Proudly presented by Treasury Casino and Hotel
Roma Street Parkland, Sunday 26 July 10am-3pm
Picnic in the Park is unique as far
as most community events go:
it has a popular, family-friendly
program, a public transportaccessible location, plus quality
food and entertainment. Not to
mention that entry is free!
However, what makes Picnic in
the Park so unique is what it
stands for.
It’s about showing the community
that people of all different types
of abilities should be included in
all facets of public life, and that
every community event should be
accessible to them.
CPL CEO Angela Tillmanns said
she hoped the diverse program
would bring joy to families, while
building understanding in the
community that all Queenslanders
should have the same opportunity
to live a fulfilling life, regardless of
their ability.
Ms Tillmanns said Picnic in the
Park was one of the few events
in Queensland that was truly
accessible and inclusive to all
community members no matter
their age, gender, race, religious
or cultural background or level
of physical or intellectual ability.
“I find it difficult to comprehend
that in 2015, all public events
are not designed to include
and cater for everyone in our
community, whatever their level
of ability,” she said.
“We often hear governments
and community organisations
talk about our need to embrace
cultural diversity; but what about
physical diversity?
CPL CEO
Angela Tillmanns
Glenn Swalling and Lottie
Cooke enjoying the sunshine.
Talented musicians
entertaining the crowd.
Don’t live in Brisbane? Don’t
worry, we’ll be hosting a series
of events across the state
during Disability Action Week
from 13-19 September 2015!
“I hope this year’s Picnic in the
Park will open people’s hearts
and minds to others in their local
community who have unique
abilities and qualities of their
own.
“We also hope it will define
the standard for all future
Queensland public events
in terms of accessibility and
inclusivity,” she said.
There were lots of cuddly
animals at last year’s petting zoo.
Stay tuned to the CPL website
or contact your local service
for details.
Get ready for the premier outdoor event that
brings together people of all ages and abilities!
Brisbane’s favourite annual
outdoor family event, Picnic in the
Park, will return on Sunday 26 July
with another fun-filled program
for people of all ages and, most
importantly, p