Let’s unpack ableism

How ableism affects us and how pride strengthens us 

Event details

Date: Wednesday, April 29th 2026

Time:

• 1.00pm – 2.30pm (NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS, QLD)
• 12.30pm – 2.00pm (SA, NT)
• 11.00am – 12.30pm (WA)

About this event

Ableism is when disabled people are treated unfairly or seen as less capable. It can be direct or subtle, but it always causes harm. Internalised ableism is when disabled people start to believe these unfair ideas about themselves. 

In this Open Dialogue, disabled people will talk about their experiences with ableism, including: 

• what it can look like for different people 
• how it affects confidence, opportunities, and everyday life. 

We will also talk about disability pride. Disability pride means: 

• valuing disabled identity 
• rejecting shame 
• celebrating the strength and culture within the disability community.  

Disability pride helps us challenge ableism and speak up for our rights.  

Co-hosts and guest speakers for this event will be announced soon.