FishAbility by Fishcare: Disability-friendly Fishing - Mornington Pier

FREE Fishing session catering for those living with a Disability, facilitated by qualified Fishcare staff & volunteers.

By Fishcare Victoria Inc.

Date and time

Fri, 10 May 2024 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM AEST

Location

Mornington Pier

Schnapper Point Drive Mornington, VIC 3931 Australia

About this event

These FishAbility sessions are part of an inclusive program FREE to Victorians living with a disability.

Designed specifically to cater for all levels of ability, this accessible Fishing Event seeks to promote time in nature, social interaction, rehabilitation, & fun via Fishing.

Supported by our Fishcare Victoria staff and volunteers, all fishing gear & bait is provided for use, including adaptive options to suit specific physical needs.

We do request that support workers/carers accompany all participants, and play an active role in the overall well-being of the individual throughout the session - please indicate any specific needs in your booking details. Carers are NOT required to book a ticket for themselves.

ALL participants are covered under our Group Fishing Licence.

Please Note:

If you are unable to use a booking, please cancel via Eventbrite as soon as possible - these sessions are sought-after, with limited spaces available.

Cancellation of a session may be required by the organiser when predicted adverse weather or other conditions may be unsafe or unsuitable - notifications will be made via email & mobile SMS, sometimes within 24 hours of the intended start time.

Paid parking is available nearby to the fishing area; accessible public toilets & cafe nearby.

Privacy:

Fishcare collects your personal information in order to register you for our Fishing Clinic sessions. We may contact you regarding these sessions, for updates and/or cancellations, and for reporting purposes. We may add your email address to our mailing lists, from which you can unsubscribe at any time. Your personal information may be used to distribute content following an event, to collect feedback, or to contact you about future events - a failure to provide all necessary information on this registration form may result in not being able to register. Please advise if you do not wish your image to be shared in the public domain. We will not disclose your personal information without your consent, except where required to do so by law. You may contact us to request access to your shared personal information via email at info@fishcarevictoria.org.au. You can also view our Privacy Statement and find further information at www.fishcare.org.au

Organised by

Fishcare Victoria is a not for profit organisation which conducts sustatinable fishing education programs and promotes greater community stewardship of our waterways.

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