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Ticket sales open for the 2024 WA Disability Support Awards Ceremony

23/02/2024

Join us for the 2024 WA Disability Support Awards, the Night of Nights for the WA disability sector, which celebrates individuals and teams who go beyond ordinary standards of service and individualised support for people with disability.

At the Crown Perth on Saturday 18 May, eight category winners and finalists will be announced in an event filled with entertainment, refreshments and camaraderie.

This year marks the fifteenth year of the WA Disability Awards, and we were delighted to receive more than 140 nominations, a terrific result that acknowledges outstanding Western Australians who demonstrate excellence, passion and commitment in supporting people with disability.

Secure your tickets today for the 2024 WA Disability Support Awards Ceremony and you can take advantage of early-bird prices.

2024 WA Disability Support Awards

Date: Saturday 18 May
Time: 6:00pm for pre-dinner drinks, seated from 6:30pm
Location: Grand Ballroom, Crown Perth, Great Eastern Highway, Burswood

Early-bird tickets

Individual: $179
Table of 10: $1600

(Book before 5:00pm AWST on 1 April for early-bird tickets)

Standard tickets

Individual: $199
Table of 10: $1750

The ceremony will be shown for free on livestream, but you must register.

Thanks to Lotterywest, tickets are available for people with disability to attend. Express your interest by filling in the form. Please note, Lotterywest-funded tickets are limited and people with disability who made or supported a nomination are given priority.

Supporter opportunities

If you are interested in supporting the awards, find out about our sponsorship opportunities or contact us for a discussion.

Thank you to our Event Partner Department of Communities Western Australia

Thank you to our Event Supporter Lotterywest

Thank you to our Gold Sponsors
HESTA and Insurance Commission of Western Australia

For more information and to secure your early-bird ticket, visit our Awards Ceremony webpage.

Contact information

NDS Events, Events@nds.org.au

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