A local disability service will be showcasing the talents of their clients for the International Day of People With Disability.
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Ningana Enterprises will be holding an exhibition at the Griffith Regional Art Gallery on December 3 which aims to shine a light on the diverse range of talents shown by their clients.
Key worker at Ningana's day program and event organiser Lyndelle Wallace said one of the main drivers behind the event was to showcase the wealth of talent of the service's clients.
"I think it's so important to showcase the talents of people from all different backgrounds and all different abilities," Ms Wallace said.
"It's so important that they [people with disabilities] are not pigeonholed and the things that they can achieve is just fantastic.
"It's also a nice little way towards the end of the year to celebrate what's been a really busy year and everybody's achievements."
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Artworks of all different types will be on display at the event, ranging from painted tiles to cards promoting the upcoming Christmas season, with many of the artworks produced from predominately recycled materials, including old tiles, discarded Venetian blinds and .
"My biggest thing is just about inclusion, it's just so important to make sure that we include in whatever way that we possibly can," Ms Wallace said.
"We wanted anyone that does anything, from finger knitting to painting or anything that was within their ability, to be able to bring something to the table on the night.
"They've made Christmas cards and finger paintings and a group of guys from the lifestyle group have made some timber items they've been doing some work on... it's been really lovely to see."
Alongside the artworks will also be a small stall selling Christmas-themed items and gifts made by the clients, with a light supper and refreshments also planned.
The exhibition will open its doors at 6pm, with all community members welcomed to attend, but it is recommended anyone planning to come let Ningana know by ringing 6962 3162 before November 28.
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