ART, like creativity, knows no boundaries.

That's the message from Kalimna Support Services and Blairlogie as artwork for a special exhibition at the Old Cheese Factory in Berwick is finalised.

Tying in with International Day for the Disabled celebrations, the exhibition is a culmination of many months of hard work by clients of the three organisations.

Kalimna support worker Mel Rees says the students relate well to the art classes and to art in general because "what you see is what you get".

"They are all individuals; they have their own ideas, own creativity and their own strengths.

"So it is important to let them do what they like."

Mel says clients have been working on a range of tasks and the exhibition will include photographic work and pieces from the sensory group.

"The theme at the moment is faces. We got them to draw each other and really get them to look at the shape of the face. Rather than just drawing stick figures I encouraged them to look at the slope of the nose and the shape of the eyes.

"But other than that I let them do what they want. It is their artwork, not mine - I just sit back and say go for your life."

Kalimna volunteer co-ordinator Faith Tyler says the exhibition will showcase the work of clients and that of the organisations' dedicated volunteers.

"This sort of exhibition shows that the interests of people with a disability do not differ from those of mainstream communities.

"Art is one of those things that really crosses all boundaries."

Faith says the exhibition will be launched officially on December 3, International Day for the Disabled, an event that recognises the achievements and contributions of people with a disability.

The aim of the day is to showcase various skills and abilities, promote a positive image of people with a disability and involve the broader community in activities to celebrate and raise awareness.

The City of Casey's Access for All Abilities exhibition is open daily from 10am-4pm at the Old Cheese Factory, Homestead Road in Berwick til December 7. The exhibition opens December 3, 12.30-2.30pm with a special guest performance from the Pearcedale Primary Singing Choir.

Details: Kalimna Support Services, 97059111; Blairlogie, 59787900.