Dick Smith Walk With Me is the only National disability event of its kind. The national platform is a unique opportunity for national and state based organisations and business to get involved. Either as a sponsor or in an staff engagement activity. #DickSmithWalkWithMe is a series of 20 community events being held in capital and regional centres across the nation. The events are made possible by a partnership between #AbilityFirstAustralia, 12 state based #disability service providers and the sponsorship of #DickSmith. The community events are an acknowledgement that 1 in 4 Australian are touched by a disability, that at a 2km or 4km walk can be a challenge for 25% of the population. For further information or a discussion on how you can get involved visit: www.walkwithme.org.au or call the Walk With Me Team Andrew Rowley 02 8259 7705, or Geoffrey Bowll 0400 284 411

1. 2014
Australia’s Leading Event
Connecting People
of All Abilities

2. You with me?

3. Walk
With Me
OK then...

4. While it’s only
a short walk
for some,
it’s a REAL
challenge
for others.

5. Walk with Me is a series of
events held across the nation

6. All funds raised
will be distributed
to our Charity
Partners:-
providing vital
services to
children, adults
and their families.
EQUIPMENT &
TECHNOLOGY
THERAPY
SERVICES
RESPITE CARE
ACCOMMODATION
LIFESTYLE OPTIONS,
RECREATION &
EMPLOYMENT
EDUCATION

7. We are all walking together

8. FUN
POSITIVITY
COMMUNICATION
EMBRACING
CONNECTING
ASPIRING
GROWTH
TOGETHERNESS
HAPPINESS
EDUCATION
COMMUNITY
RESPECT
LAUGHTER
PAINTING
BREAKING
DOWN
BARRIERS
DANCING
CHATTING
DRAWING
EMPATHY
UNDERSTANDING
SINGING
LEARNING
LOVE
OPPORTUNITIES
INCLUSION
LISTENING
What we
stand for
Connecting people of all abilities

9. DISINTEREST
PRECONCEPTIONS
FEAR
We need
to change
community
attitudes
INEQUALITY
EMBARRASSMENT
NEGATIVITY
MISINFORMED
CONDESCENDING
MARGINALIZATION
PITY
PREJUDICE
IGNORANCE
INTIMIDATION
EXCLUSION
Connecting people of all abilities

10. Outcomes
KNOWLEDGE
EMPLOYMENT
INCLUSION
SAFETY
ACCESSIBILITYLOOKING PAST
THE DISABILITY
IMPORTANCE
DIGNITY
RESPECT
FUNDING
ACCEPTANCE
EQUAL
OPPORTUNITIES EDUCATION
Connecting people of all abilities
RELEVANCE

11. • People with a disability, their families and friends
• Charity partners – 12 service providers, their staff and families
• Corporate Partners, their staff, families and friends
• Community groups
Target audience / Demographic
• Government Agencies
• General Public
• Schools
• Media (Print, Radio, TV)
“People with disabilities
is the only minority
group anyone can
join at any time”

12. Reach
• 1 National campaign
• 13 Disability Organisations
providing services to over
150,000 Australians with
disabilities
• 22 events
The reach is an opportunity for sponsors to access
national, state and local markets.
• 6 states
• 5 capital cities
• 17 regional centres
• 10,000 + participants
and fundraisers
• 5,000 + community groups

13. Uniqueness
Uniq• Walk with Me is Australia’s leading event connecting people of all abilities
• Walk with Me is the only National event of its kind
• Offers companies the ability to support & engage with 13 member organisations
(charities) under one unique banner/event
• Offers companies the ability to connect with people of all abilities, given
research shows us that 1 in 4 Australians are touched by disability
• National, Regional & Capital City activation
• One of the very few (if not only) events to support adults, children,
family and carers

14. Branding opportunities
/sponsorship benefits

15. Presenting partner rights - $20,000 ( Year 1)
Proudly presented by “ABC Company”
• Logo on all collateral
• Walk With Me registration website (via Everyday Hero)
• Communications Strategy distributed to all 12 service providers
• Promotional merchandise – caps, t-shirts
• Event gantry (start/finish line), Course signage
• Media Board
• Company representative to speak at the event
• Engagement opportunities to be tailored to:
- Staff
- Clients
- Networkers
- Customers
- Stakeholders
- Corporate Social Responsibility-driven initiatives:
- Fundraising
- Volunteering

16. State or National Fundraising
Partner - $8,000
Educate and equip your staff and community to fundraise
in support of Walk With Me through a variety of fundraising
initiatives. Research shows that companies who demonstrate
a clear Corporate Social Responsibility are seen as more
attractive employers, therefore attracting high calibre
employees. Walk with Me provides an opportunity for staff to
embrace an event that is likely to have personal meaning to
them in some way.
Your company activity will be showcased on the dedicated
Walk With Me fundraising page
Give your company the opportunity to collaborate with
clients, customers, key stakeholders, staff and their families
Suggested staff engagement initiatives:
fundraising activities – cake stall, sausage sizzle, etc

17. Supplier - $5000
In-kind support for the running and management of the
events around Australia – marquees, food & beverages,
transport, drink bottles, merchandise, etc.

18. With me
Social Media offers the perfect platform
for inclusive engagement. A social media
campaign will incorporate Facebook, Twitter
& Instagram whereby the general public
can upload images and videos that fit the
“With Me” campaign,
ie. Walk with Me, Draw with Me, Sit with
Me, Chat with Me, Dance with Me, Paint
with Me, etc. These images will form the
basis of promotion for the 2015 Walk With
Me events, which will be extended to
incorporate the other ‘with me’ activities –
play, sing, dance, etc.
Social media activation

19. Why walk with us?
• You will be part of Australia’s leading
event for people of ALL abilities
• Your single contribution will benefit adults,
children, families AND carers
• Your support will be distributed amongst TWELVE charity partners
• The event is EASY for staff and customer engagement activities
• Walk With Me and leave a legacy for the future of one quarter
of Australian’s who are touched by a disability.