Sunshine Butterflies is inviting the community to celebrate the official opening of its Self-Guided Accessible Pathway at a special Community Open Day on Wednesday 1 April from 9.30am to 12.30pm at its 15- acre community space, ‘Our Backyard’, in Cooroibah.
The accessible pathway will be officially opened at 10am by the family of Jesse Baird and Noosa MP Sandy Bolton, recognising the impact Sunshine Butterflies had on Jesse’s life and the organisation’s ongoing work supporting people with disability.
The new pathway features more than 90 plaques, acknowledging the individuals and businesses whose support helped bring the project to life.
Special guests attending include Jesse Baird’s family, with Brendan Baird sharing a few words about what Sunshine Butterflies meant to his brother, as well as Noosa MP Sandy Bolton.
Visitors attending the Community Open Day will have the opportunity to explore Sunshine Butterflies’ unique space, meet the team, and tour the facilities including the new accessible pathway. Guests can also experience programs in action, enjoy farm animal meet-and-greets, explore creative spaces and food & learning gardens, and visit the adventure playground.
Sunshine Butterflies Founder and CEO Leanne Walsh said the event presented an opportunity to open their gates and welcome everyone in, whether they know them well or are discovering Sunshine Butterflies for the first time.
“Our Backyard’ is such a special place for our members, families and community, and this new pathway means we can make it even safer and more accessible for everyone to enjoy. The pathway allow us to give people with disability the freedom to move around with confidence, join in activities and participate in everything we do here at Sunshine Butterflies,” she said.
Guests can also enjoy food and drinks available to purchase from Sunshine Butterflies’ social enterprise Pantry Café.
The event is free and open to the public, including families, schools, those exploring employment opportunities, people with disability and anyone interested in learning more about Sunshine Butterflies.
Sunshine Butterflies is at 468 McKinnon Drive, Cooroibah. Entry is free.
For more information visit www.sunshinebutterflies.com.au or phone 5470 2830.
