Warkworth - The Art of Inclusion

Three disabled creatives & allies will participate in a panel discussion to share their stories and how their creative work & projects, reflect & promote inclusion. 

Rodney Inclusive Communities Inc. (RICI) is excited to launch Creative Convergence 2024, a week-long inclusive arts initiative celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD).

The highlight is the Speakers Event on December 3rd, a pop-up gathering showcasing local talent, encouraging diverse expressions, and promoting public participation.

RICI aims to foster meaningful dialogue and connections between disabled and non-disabled artists, while also enhancing understanding and acceptance of diversity within the broader community.

Who is Rodney Inclusive Communities Inc. (RICI)

Rodney Inclusive Communities Inc. (RICI) is a community-based organisation in the Rodney District, north of Auckland, NZ. They promote inclusion & accessibility, celebrate diversity, and support the wellbeing of disabled people and their families.

Ko te RICI te whakahaere hapori hou kei Mahurangi ki Kaipara, kei Aotearoa. E whakatairanga ana mātou i te whakaurunga me te āheinga, te nuinga i te rerekētanga, me te tautoko i te oranga o ngā hauā me ō rātou whānau.

Their kaupapa is based on the Enabling Good Lives approach and principles. Building inclusive communities benefits all New Zealanders. Disabled people should be supported to live an everyday life in everyday places; and regarded as full citizens with opportunities for learning, employment, having a home and family, and social participation - just like others at similar stages of life.

Their Mission

Rodney Inclusive Communities Inc. is a registered charity (CC59224) based in Warkworth, New Zealand / Ko RICI he umanga aroha rehiatia kei Warkworth, kei Aotearoa:

• They are committed to generating an awareness of accessibility and inclusion, with a focus on the inclusion of people with disabilities; and their families where applicable / E pono ana mātou ki te whakaputa i te māramatanga ki te āheitanga me te kotahitanga, ā ka aroanga mātou ki te āheitanga i te hunga hauā; me ō rātou whānau i te wā e tika ana.
• Inclusion is a learning process for everyone, including for the organization itself / Ko te nuinga o te kotahinga he kaupapa mō nga tāngata katoa, inarā te kaiwhakahaere hoki  
• We want to partner with groups across all sectors to maximize learning and impact / Mā te hononga i ngā ropu o ngā rohe katoa, o ngā kaupapa katoa, ka whakanui te akonga me te whakaaweawe o te kaupapa nei
• We welcome other local and national community-building groups around NZ to partner with us as we focus on proactively initiating inclusion and access for all / Nau mai nga ropu e hangaia i roto i nga hapori whānui o Aotearoa, me mahitahi tātou i nga kaupapa o te kotahitanga me te āheitanga

Many residents in Rodney Warkworth  - as well as visitors to the region - are being restricted from participating in everyday activities because of a lack of inclusive and accessible options.  RICI aim to support those with disabilities, promote inclusion, and highlight accessibility barriers.

Everyone benefits in an inclusive society. 

Venue

Warkworth War Memorial Library
2 Baxter Street,
Warkworth 0910

Cost

Free. Supported and funded by the Rodney Local Board.

Contact

rodneyinclusive@gmail.com