Attending disability expos can be a great way for people with disability to connect with others, learn about innovative products and meet service providers. If you are a service provider, expos can be a great chance to network, connect with participants and showcase your business.
Whether you’re a person with disability, a family member or carer, or a service provider, it’s likely you can find an expo that interests you. We’ve listed 29 disability expos in Australia in 2023, categorised by state and territory, so you can choose which ones you want to attend.
It’s a good idea to check the expo website before attending, because the details may change.
Disability expos in NSW
1. Source Kids Disability Expo Sydney
Where is it? ICC Sydney
When is it? 25 to 26 March
What to expect: Over 150 disability product and service providers supporting families of children with a range of disabilities including autism (ASD) and sensory issues such as sensory processing disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and hearing impairments, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as dyspraxia. The HeyHubble team will be at this expo - please come and say hi!
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2. Illawarra Disability Options Expo
Where is it? The Fraternity Club (11 Bourke St, Fairy Meadow)
When is it? 30 March
What to expect: Lots of information for people with disability, their carers, networks and families.
3. Nepean Disability Expo
Where is it? Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre
When is it? 31 March to 1 April
What to expect: An expo that brings together a wide range of products and services to help people with disability live their best life.
4. Hunter Disability Expo
Where is it? Newcastle Entertainment Centre
When is it? 12 to 13 May
What to expect: With the theme “My Future, My Choice”, this expo focuses on linking human services organisations and government agencies with customers. It also has a range of interactive presentations by industry experts.
5. Sydney Disability Connection Expo
Where is it? ICC Sydney
When is it? 16 to 17 June
What to expect: A way to connect providers, allied health and early intervention with people with disability.
6. CareExpo Sydney
Where is it? ICC Sydney
When is it? 10 to 11 November
What to expect: A diverse range of community services, businesses and organisations from the support, health and care industries.
Disability expos in Victoria
7. Source Kids Disability Expo Melbourne
Where is it? Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
When is it? 7 to 8 July
What to expect: over 150 disability product and service providers supporting families of children with a range of disabilities including autism (ASD) and sensory issues such as sensory processing disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and hearing impairments, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as dyspraxia.
8. Melbourne Disability Connection Expo
Where is it? Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
When is it? 21 to 22 April
What to expect: A way to connect providers, allied health and early intervention with people with disability.
9. CareExpo Melbourne
Where is it? Melbourne Showgrounds
When is it? 11 to 12 August
What to expect: A diverse range of community services, businesses and organisations from the support, health and care industries.
10. Melbourne Disability Expo
Where is it? Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
When is it? 17 to 18 November
What to expect: With the theme “My Future, My Choice”, this expo focuses on linking human services organisations and government agencies with customers. It also has a range of interactive presentations by industry experts.
Disability expos in Queensland
11. Brisbane Disability Connection Expo
Where is it? Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
When is it? 3 to 4 March
What to expect: A way to connect providers, allied health and early intervention with people with disability.
12. Regional Disability Expo (RDE) - Rockhampton
Where is it? Bravus Arena Rockhampton
When is it? 26 May
What to expect: A way to find more information about products, services and activities available in the region.
13. Regional Disability Expo (RDE) - Bundaberg
Where is it? PCYC Bundaberg
When is it? 21 April
What to expect: An event to help you find more information about products, services and activities available in your region.
14. Regional Disability Expo (RDE) - Cairns
Where is it? Fred Moule Exhibition Centre
When is it? 16 May
What to expect: An event to help you find more information about products, services and activities available in your region.
15. Regional Disability Expo (RDE) - Mackay
Where is it? McDonald’s Mackay Multisports Stadium
When is it? 23 May
What to expect: An event to help you find more information about products, services and activities available in your region.
16. Gold Coast Disability Expo
Where is it? Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
When is it? 16 to 17 June
What to expect: An event to help you find more information about products, services and activities available in your region.
17. Source Kids Disability Expo Brisbane
Where is it? Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
When is it? 29 to 30 July
What to expect: Over 150 disability product and service providers supporting families of children with a range of disabilities including autism (ASD) and sensory issues such as sensory processing disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and hearing impairments, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as dyspraxia.
18. Regional Disability Expo (RDE) - Fraser Coast
Where is it? Maryborough Showgrounds
When is it? 18 August
What to expect: An event to help you find more information about products, services and activities available in your region.
19. CareExpo Brisbane
Where is it? Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
When is it? 1 to 2 September
What to expect: A diverse range of community services, businesses and organisations from the support, health and care industries.
20. Regional Disability Expo (RDE) - Toowoomba
Where is it? USQ Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre
When is it? 6 October
What to expect: An event to help you find more information about products, services and activities available in your region.
21. Regional Disability Expo (RDE) - Sunshine Coast
Where is it? Caloundra Indoor Stadium
When is it? 19 October
What to expect: A diverse range of community services, businesses and organisations from the support, health and care industries.
Disability expos in South Australia
22. Source Kids Disability Expo Adelaide
Where is it? Adelaide Convention Centre
When is it? 25 to 26 Feb
What to expect: Over 150 disability product and service providers supporting families of children with a range of disabilities including autism (ASD) and sensory issues such as sensory processing disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and hearing impairments, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as dyspraxia.
23. Disability, Ageing and Lifestyle Expo
When is it? 13 to 14 October
What to expect: Products and services to connect the community, and provide choices and support to live independently.
Disability expos in ACT
24. Canberra Disability Expo
Where is it? Exhibition Park
When is it? 1 to 2 September
What to expect: With the theme “My Future, My Choice”, this expo focuses on linking human services organisations and government agencies with customers. It also has a range of interactive presentations by industry experts.
25. ATSA Independent Living Expo Canberra
Where is it? Exhibition Park
When is it? 7 to 8 November
What to expect: A wide range of products and services in assistive technology, mobility solutions, pressure care, employment support, accessible holidays and more.
Disability expos in Northern Territory
26. All Abilities Expo
Where is it? Netball NT Stadium Marrara
When is it: 19 May
What to expect: an interactive event that connects disability service providers and people with disability, carers, guardians and families.
Disability expos in Western Australia
27. Rockingham Disability Expo
Where is it? Hotel Clipper Rockingham
When is it? 8 to 9 March
What to expect: Employment providers, support services, practitioners, NDIS providers and workers connecting with people with disability.
28. Perth Disability Connection Expo
Where is it? Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
When is it? 25 to 26 August
What to expect: A way to connect providers, allied health and early intervention with people with disability.
29. Source Kids Disability Expo Perth
Where is it? Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
When is it? 28 to 29 October
What to expect: over 150 disability product and service providers supporting families of children with a range of disabilities including autism (ASD) and sensory issues such as sensory processing disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and hearing impairments, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as dyspraxia.
Disability expos are a great way to meet new people and connect with the community and with so many different options, there’s an expo for everyone.
If you’re looking to attend an expo to meet new service providers, you might also want to look into signing up for HeyHubble. When you sign up to HeyHubble, we’ll match you with providers who are available and suit you and your needs.
You can read about all the types of quality NDIS providers on HeyHubble and how it works here.
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