Role Title: Event Intern
Organisation: Disability Assembly Western Australia (DAWA)
Internship Period: Summer (November - December)
Location: BURSWOOD
The role will work as part of a small team to plan and deliver the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) Sundowner Celebration on Wednesday 2 December 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Optus Stadium. Over 200 people will attend including people with disability, families, carers, advocates, community organisations, service providers, employers and government representatives. In the planning of the Sundowner you will primarily be dealing with event partners, sponsors, attendees and suppliers. As the Disability Assembly WA intern, you will closely with event partners Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA, Optus Stadium and Hospitality Disability Network WA.
DAWA is a local community of local people who know disability.
The Disability Assembly Western Australia (DAWA)’s vision is to unify, support and champion a thriving disability ecosystem in WA to ensure world leading and sustainable outcomes for people with disabilities, their families and carers.
A major part of our purpose is bringing together people with disability, families, carers, peak bodies, advocates, government, service providers and experienced stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
Our aim is to generate informed, impartial discussion and debate on the big issues. We are a team of diverse perspectives and innovative thinking. We work together to contribute real life experience with local ownership and respect.