Olympic & Paralympic Teams Welcome Home Celebration
Welcome home our Olympic and Paralympic teams from Paris in this celebration of Australia’s representation and success at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
Enjoy free entertainment, hear from our athletes' experiences, relive the Games highlights and get that selfie and autograph at a meet and greet session with the teams.
Arrive early to ‘have a go’ at some Olympic and Paralympic sports from 11:30am including blind football, long jump, shot put and bocce, get your hands on some free giveaways and meet ‘BK’, the Boxing Kangaroo.
Stage entertainment kicks off from 12noon with a high-energy Can-Can performance full of skill, athleticism and stamina produced by Dancing with the Stars Carmelo Pizzino before we officially welcome our athletes to Forrest Place with a Welcome to Country and live performance of the Australian National Anthem.
Hear from our athletes’ experiences on stage in an interactive Q & A session followed by the meet and greet session which will take place following the stage program and be available until 1:30pm.
Don’t miss this opportunity to acknowledge our champions incredible efforts and achievements on the world stage.
Presented by the Western Australian Government and the City of Perth.
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Free activities
Football for All presented by Football Futures Foundation
Score goals against a Paramatildas goalkeeper and challenge a Pararoos striker to a 1v1! Have a go at a game of blind soccer or try a penalty shootout with a powerchair soccer ball – football (soccer) is a sport for everyone and there are so many ways you can play the world game. Join us to learn about our inclusive approach to football or to just have a kick with our team of WA Para Football players! Football Futures Foundation leverages the universal appeal of football to strengthen communities and drive social impact. We use football as a medium to advocate for social inclusion, deliver inclusive programs for children and young people with diverse abilities, and empower people to participate in their communities.
Athletics West
Athletics West will be delivering a kid-friendly run, jump and throw challenge as we welcome our Aussie heroes home from Paris! The activation will include a special long jump mat, mini hurdles and soft shot puts to challenge kids, as well as mum and dad.The Laguna Club
The Laguna Club is a social and bocce club established in 1961 and will be showcasing the sport of Bocce; come and participate in a game!WA Disabled Sports Association
WADSA empowers people living with a disability through meaningful participation in sport, recreation and a range of fun disability services across WA. Get involved in some tabloid adaptive activities including bowling, slope score, flinger targets and some sensory musical activities!
Accessibility
The City of Perth is proud to host accessible and inclusive events. The below information is provided to you as an overview of this event.
- This venue is accessible to people who use wheelchairs, walking aids and who are accompanied with prams.
- A reserved accessible viewing area will be available in front of the stage area.
- First Aid services will be available at this event.
- An Assistance Animal Relief Area will be available behind the stage area.
- Please be aware that streamer cannons will be in use at this event, and will include sudden and loud sounds when fired.
- If a quiet area is required for attendees with sensory sensitivities, it is recommended they make their way to the southern end of Forrest Place, where seating is available under shaded trees, away from event noise and activity.
The closest parking (including accessible parking) can be found:
- CPP: Citiplace Car Park (1 Roe Street, Northbridge)
- Includes 5 ACROD parking bays and an additional 5 temporary ACROD parking bays.
- CPP: Cultural Centre Car Park (2 Roe Street, Northbridge)
- Includes 5 ACROD parking bays.
- CPP: Pier Street Car Park (87-89 Pier Street)
- Includes 8 ACROD parking bays.
- CPP: State Library Car Park (15 Francis Street, Northbridge)
- Includes 7 ACROD parking bays.
- Swan Taxis – 13 13 30
- Black & White Taxis – 13 10 08
- Yellow Cabs – 13 19 24
- Tricolour – 13 22 27
- LCAB – 13 52 22
- UBER – www.uber.com
- A temporary accessible toilet is available at the event.
- Baby change facilities can be found at the Citiplace Rest Centre (situated in the City Railway Station Complex, Upper level walkway on the corner of Barrack and Wellington Streets, Perth).
- Auslan interpreter services available; interpreter will be positioned in front of the reserved accessible viewing area
- Audio description services available within the reserved accessible viewing area
Event Showings
Saturday 14 September
12pm - 1.30pm
Price
Free event
Location
Forrest Place
Perth WA 6000
Accessibility
Wheelchair access
Assistant animal relief station
Auslan Interpreting
Audio Description
Accessible toilets