A Family Fun Day packed with entertainment was held at Livingston Reserve in Cranbourne East on Sunday 30 April.
Leading disability campaigner Dylan Maliepaard said it was a chance to raise much needed awareness about supporting inspirational footy players with an intellectual disability.
“We work with many people who face all kinds of challenges on a daily basis,” Mr Maliepaard said.
“This Family Fun Day was focused on helping break those barriers down.
“We raised vital funds to better support footy players who have an intellectual disability.”
The event featured a free DJ, a car show, a jumping castle, sausage sizzle, face painting, henna body art and much more.
The event was supported by The Disability Company, spearheaded by Mr Maliepaard who formed the organisation to provide more genuine care for people living with a disability and their families.
“Part of what this day is all about is raising awareness about the All-Abilities Team we have at the Cranbourne Eagles Football Club,” he said.
“It was an opportunity to support and watch football players with an intellectual disability.
“They are a real inspiration and are just so amazing.”
Since 2018, The Disability Company has provided over 140,000 hours of quality care to the South East Melbourne community and beyond. The Company is now supporting people with a disability in the East, West and North of Melbourne plus the Gippsland and Bass Coast community.
