14/08/2026
I came across this post from someone who recently took part in ‘Turning Circle’, part of The Keeper Project, and I thought it was something worth sharing.
Ro Clark is inviting people to navigate Maroochydore in a wheelchair, using a simple map and a series of prompts. Participants experience some of the everyday challenges that wheelchair users can encounter, crossing roads, navigating gutters, entering shops and trying to move through spaces that aren't always designed with accessibility in mind.
Reading about the experience really made me think about how valuable it can be to take a moment to see the world from a different perspective.
We can talk about accessibility.
We can talk about inclusion.
We can talk about barriers.
But sometimes, having the opportunity to experience even a small glimpse of those barriers for ourselves can make us stop, notice and think differently.
Of course, a short experience in a wheelchair can never replicate the lived experience of someone who uses a wheelchair every day. But perhaps that's not the point.
Perhaps the point is to pause. To notice. To question. And to become a little more aware of the environments and barriers that others navigate every single day.
If this sounds like something you'd like to experience for yourself, Ro is offering ‘Turning Circle’ until 21 August.
Email [email protected] to book your spot.
This morning I was taken out of my comfort zone and into a wheelchair as part of the The Keeper Project.
Ro Clark invited me to take part in 'Turning Circle' where participants navigate Maroochydore in a wheel chair using a simple map and a series of prompts.
We crossed roads together, I got stuck in a gutter, purchased something from the grocery store and couldn’t enter particular stores. It was a challenging and eye-opening experience. I got a lot out of it.
Ro is offering this opportunity to people until 21 August so if you’re interested in the experience, book in by email - [email protected] to book your spot!
The Keeper is produced by Red Chair in collaboration with Strange Engine. This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts and investment advisory body. The Keeper is supported by the Sunshine Coast Council in partnership with the Queensland Government through the Regional Arts Development Fund.
