Anne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Families and Social Services) Share this | Hansard source

As I mentioned earlier, we really want to make sure that people with disability get the opportunity to contribute to the economy and to society to their fullest ability, but we think everybody can play a role. It's not just the role of government. I acknowledge Dylan Alcott, the recently re-crowned Wimbledon champion, on the launching of his foundation and the dedication of its objectives towards gaining employment for unemployed people with disability. I congratulate and commend Dylan on this fantastic initiative.

We need to raise awareness so that we can celebrate the opportunities and contribution of people with disability. One of the things that I announced this week was the appointment of Kurt Fearnley as patron of the International Day of People with Disabilities. This year it will be held on 3 December. It's an annual event. This year we're particularly encouraging schools to become involved. To schools out there: please, post on your Facebook page about how inclusion, support and recognition of people with disability is a good thing in your community.