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As part of Disability Awareness Week (December 3 to 9), The Spine and Limb Foundation will be hosting a Marketability event on Wednesday, December 6 from 10:00am to 3:00pm in front of the Paraquad Industries building.

Marketability is an on-site event that will provide opportunities for people with disabilities to showcase their special achievements in various life roles including recreation and employment.

This first-time event will consist of outdoor ‘market’ themed activities where artists with disabilities will present quality artworks, and people in supported employment will demonstrate work skills.

The event will provide opportunities for members of the general public to appreciate the capabilities of people living with disabilities and to gain insights through interactive engagement and in some
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Opportunity Knocks retro and pre-loved clothing store is also open with a huge selection of good quality furniture, white goods, household items, toys and bric-a-brac at bargain prices.

Can do
Please get behind this special first-time event to support the efforts of people who exemplify a can-do attitude. Enjoy your day with convenient FREE PARKING and public toilets

Easy to find and park
When arriving at 10 Selby Street, turn off into a little (privately owned, by Spine & Limb Foundation) road called Ellis Griffiths Avenue. The ParaQuad building is about 300m along Ellis Griffiths Avenue.

Spine and Limb Foundation (Inc.)
Incorporating: Paraplegic-Quadriplegic Association of WA and Civilian Maimed and Limbless Association of WA
Proceeds assist disabled persons. Proudly supported by, Channel 9’s Appealathon.

All photos and Logos used with permission of the Spine and Limb Foundation Inc. Artwork and image manipulation: by John F. ‘Can't Can Represents Within Reach and Achievable’ image by Stuart Miles, courtesy of

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