Push for Awareness 2005 - Events
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			Pushing a racing wheelchair from Canberra to Campbelltown was undertaken by Australian Paralympian Paul Nunnari from December 1st through 3rd, commencing at Parliament House and concluding at Campbelltown Art Centre. For many years Paul has been pushing for awareness of disability in the greater community, and now with his ground-breaking push of 284 kilometres has literally done just that. “I want to celebrate this day with the community and highlight the importance and achievements of people with a disability in the Australian community and in particular the Macarthur Region,” says Paul prior to embarking on his long journey. “I’ll stop at some primary schools and major centres between Parliament House in Canberra and the Campbelltown Art Centre. The purpose of these visits is to highlight to children the importance of believing in your goals and achieving them no matter what our circumstances. I will also address road safety.” “The theme, Pushing for Awareness relates to changing stereotypes and misconceptions that are sometimes held about Disability”, Paul continues. “The Paralympic Games held in Sydney 2000 was an event that changed the world’s outlook towards disability. This push is my contribution in continuing that positive change”. The mammoth push came to an end at Campbelltown Arts Centre, in a large event incorporating the Carols By Candlelight. Paul was able to raise awareness of issues facing people with a disability, as well as their achievements in the community. The event was one of many run by MDS to celebrate International Day of People with a Disability.
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