The Governor and Mrs Dawson enjoyed speaking with Para Dance competitor Tyrese Edwards
The Governor and Mrs Dawson enjoyed speaking with Para Dance competitor Tyrese Edwards

Catholic Education WA 2023 Commissioning Mass and Reception for Para and Ability Dance WA

 Catholic Education WA 2023 Commissioning Mass

The Governor and Mrs Dawson attended a mass held at St Mary’s Cathedral for a Eucharist celebration and commissioning of all new staff in Catholic schools across Perth.

Catholic Education Western Australia is a State-wide system of 159 schools, colleges and early years learning and care facilities, and is focussed improving learning outcomes and life opportunities for children, families and communities across WA.

Governor and Mrs Dawson at the Catholic Education WA 2023 Commissioning Mass
Governor and Mrs Dawson at the Catholic Education WA 2023 Commissioning Mass

Reception for Para and Ability Dance

This evening the Governor and Mrs Dawson hosted a Reception at Government House for participants, coaches and adjudicators in the field of Para Dance. 

Mr Wilfred Wimmler, Austrian Honorary Consulate and Mrs Renate Wimmler, international course facilitators Mr Diethard Govekar and Mrs Kerstin Govekar, and participants were in attendance. The Reception marks the end of a 3-day Para Dance workshop facilitated by Para and Ability Dance WA.

Para Dance is a relatively new sport in Australia. The Workshop was a first for the southeast Asia region, and enables participants and adjudicators to develop their skills, as well as a better understanding of the technical aspects at competition level.  International standards for competition are governed by World Para Dance Sport. 

Para and Ability Dance WA are the peak body for Para Dance in Western Australia and play an important role increasing accessibility and inclusion for people living with a disability who love to dance. 

 

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