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Connecting employers and people with disability

WorkAbility Expos are funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services, and designed to help people with disability, including those with high support needs, find meaningful employment.

WorkAbility Expos are designed to connect you with employers and support services, provide practical workshops to get you workplace ready, and offer valuable resources to support your journey to employment.

Here’s where you will be able to find us:

  • Brisbane
  • Melbourne
  • Wollongong
  • Geelong
  • Adelaide
  • Hunter (Newcastle)
  • Gold Coast
  • Darwin

Can’t get to one of our WorkAbility Expos? Join us for the Virtual WorkAbility Expo in May 2025.

Find your WorkAbility Expo

Brisbane

Fri 1st & Sat 2nd November, 2024
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

Melbourne

Fri 22nd & Sat 23rd November, 2024
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Wollongong

Tues 3rd December, 2024
The Fraternity Club

Geelong

Fri 14th & Sat 15th March, 2025
Geelong Arena

Adelaide

Tues 29th April, 2025
Adelaide Showgrounds

Hunter (Newcastle)

Fri 9th & Sat 10th May, 2025
Newcastle Entertainment Centre

Virtual

Tues 20th May, 2025
Online

Gold Coast

Fri 6th & Sat 7th June, 2025
Coomera Indoor Sports Centre

Darwin

Tues 17th June, 2025
Territory Netball Stadium

Empower, Employ, Elevate

Join us in building a future where every individual has the opportunity for meaningful employment – here’s what you can expect from a WorkAbility Expo.

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Mainstream employers
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Disability employment service (DES) providers
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Australian disability enterprises (ADEs)
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Support services, advocacy and
government organisations
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Practical workshops
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Employment resources
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Become a partner in change

Diversify and strengthen your workforce by accessing a unique pool of skilled and motivated job seekers. See the difference inclusive hiring can make.

Need help? Come and learn best practice.

CONTACT US
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Unlock new employment opportunities

Meet mainstream and disability specific employers, make connections, attend workshops and meet support services who can help you on your employment journey.

Attend an expo
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TESTIMONIALS

"Disability expo was a fantastic event this year! so many great organisations with great offerings. Would highly recommend coming along to next year."

Hunter Expo
Essential Skills Training and Recruitment

"Attending the Disability Expo as an exhibitor was an incredibly rewarding experience. The event was well organised, with a great flow of attendees who were genuinely interested in learning about our services. We had the opportunity to connect with a diverse audience, including individuals with disabilities, caregivers, and industry professionals. The expo provided us with a platform to showcase our students and highlight our commitment to inclusivity. We highly recommend this event to any organisation looking to make a meaningful impact in the disability community.”

Gold Coast Expo
Therapy & Dance

"This expo is such a great way for APM to get out and speak with people of the community; directly with people living with disabilities and parents/ people who provide supports. It is a wonderful way for APM to understand the gap in the market of helping people with a disability finding work and being supported in the workplace."

Hunter Expo
APM Disability Employment Services

"We made valued connections within the disability services and with many members looking for that extra support. The Expo was easily accessed with plenty of parking at the venue. Well presented and set out. We are looking forward to sharing the next event."

Gold Coast Expo
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What our attendees are saying

“I have been to a few expos now and this was really great. The venue was amazing and had plenty of room to move around without bumping into other people. The amount of information you could get was incredible and there were plenty of places to sit and have a test and eat. I will definitely be going back again.”

Gold Coast Expo
Attendee
4/5

“Living with a disability you need connections. Connections really can make a difference to our lives. It can mean the difference between existing and living. The connections I have made at the expo has meant the possibility of moving forward and really living.”

Hunter Expo
Attendee
5/5

“Would recommend anyone with a disability or even if you care for someone with a disability to attend this event ?”

Gold Coast Expo
4/5

“The expo allowed me to access information in a way that I simply couldn't have done online. Not only did I receive support to engage with further sports, but I had interactions with people that touched my heart and made me feel accepted and celebrated for who I am. The interactive games and prizes also made it so much fun! I truly loved it and am so grateful that this is something available for our community, for free!”

Hunter Expo
5/5