Join us in Brisbane this November for the WorkAbility Expo! As part of our My Future, My Choice Brisbane Disability Expo you will find employers and support services who can help you on your employment journey.
WorkAbility Expos are funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services, and designed to help people with disabilities find meaningful employment.
The welcoming atmosphere makes it easy to network, setting you up for success.
Please note: The WorkAbility Employer Lounge & Workshop room will only operate Friday 1st November, 9am-3pm.
Join us at the Brisbane WorkAbility Expo
Fri 1st & Sat 2nd November 2024
Expo Program
Please note: The WorkAbility Employer Lounge & Workshop room will only operate Friday 1st November, 9am-3pm.
Friday 1st November, 2024
WorkAbility Consultation Zone Workshops
| Time | Speaker/Workshop | Topic | Type |
| 10:00am – 10:20am | National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) | NDIS Employment Assistance | Speaking |
| 10:30am – 10:50am | Panel with Professor Paul Harpur OAM – The University of Queensland Law School | Connecting with Genuine and Supportive Employers | Panel |
| 11:00am – 11:20am | Taymon Kenton Smith: Paralympian Karni Liddell / Mel Harrison | Overcoming Employment Barriers | Speaking/Interview |
| 11:30am – 11:50am | Department of Social Services (DSS) | Reasonable Adjustments in the Workplace | Speaking |
| 12:00pm – 12:50pm | Kathrine Peereboom | Pathways to Possibility: Employment Readiness for People with Disabilities | Speaking |
| 1:00pm – 1:20pm | Nathan Freney – Swallowtail Nursery | Training and Employment in Horticulture | Speaking |
| 1:30pm – 2:20pm | Anja Christoffersen – Champion Health Agency | From Seeking a Job to Building a Career | Speaking |
Please note: The WorkAbility Employer Lounge & Workshop room will only operate Friday 1st November, 9am-3pm.
The below Exhibitors will be at the Expo Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd November 2024 – EXCEPT the below exhibitors who ONLY have a ‘W’ lettered table. (John Badwater Consulting, Multicap, RACQ, Woolworths)
|
Organisation |
Type | Booth |
| Afford | Standard Booth | 40 |
| AimBig Employment | Standard Booth | 27 |
| APM Employment Services | Gold Sponsor | G4 |
| Are-Able | Standard Booth | 17 |
| Asuria | Standard Booth | 76 |
| Atwork Australia | Standard Booth | 72 |
| breakthru | Standard Booth | 46 |
| Bus Stop Films | Community Table | C02 |
| Department of Employment, Small Business and Training | Standard Booth | 23 |
| Department of Social Services | Standard Booth | 65 |
| Easy Care 4 You | Silver Sponsor | S2 |
| Endeavour Foundation | Gold Sponsor & WorkAbility Consultation Zone | G3 + W1 |
| Enterprise & Training Company (ETC) | Standard Booth | 130 |
| EPIC Assist | Standard Booth | 105 |
| Ethni | Silver Sponsor | S4 |
| Fair Work Ombudsman | Standard Booth | 123 |
| Flexihome Care | Standard Booth | 75 |
| Help Enterprises | Standard Booth | 05 & 06 |
| John Badwater Consulting | WorkAbility Consultation Zone | W2 |
| Lifestyle Solutions | Standard Booth | 95 |
| MTC Australia | Standard Booth | 56 |
| Multicap | WorkAbility Consultation Zone | W3 |
| NDIS | Standard Booth & WorkAbility Consultation Zone | 108 & 91 + W4 |
| Octec Employment Services | Standard Booth | 129 |
| Positive Pathways Services | Silver Sponsor | S5 |
| RACQ | WorkAbility Consultation Zone | W5 |
| Tender Loving Care | Platinum Sponsor | P1 |
| Tursa Employment & Training | Standard Booth | 116 |
| uLaunch | Standard Booth & WorkAbility Consultation Zone | 83 + W7 |
| UnitingCare | Standard Booth | 51 |
| WDEN + SHH!T Happens | Silver Sponsor | S7 |
| Woolworths | WorkAbility Consultation Zone | W8 |
Why Attend?
Testimonials
What to expect at a WorkAbility Expo
At a Workability Expo, you’ll find a variety of activities to support you into meaningful employment. Here’s what you can expect:
- WorkAbility employment zone with mainstream employers
- Dedicated disability employment providers
- Practical workshops
- Support services
- Networking opportunities
- Learn from your peers
- Support for workplace adjustments
- Resources
- Legal rights information
- Funding information
FAQ
The WorkAbility Expo is a dedicated event connecting people with disability and inclusive employers, providing resources, support, and networking opportunities to advance their employment journeys.
WorkAbility Expos are funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services, and designed to help people with disabilities, including those with high support needs, find meaningful employment.
WorkAbility Expos are also ideal for business who are curious or would like to embrace inclusive hiring, but are not sure where to start.
WorkAbility Expos are run by ImpactInstitute. ImpactInstitute has over 10 years experience developing and running events for people with disability that enable them to control how they want to live their lives today and plan for their future.
The expo is designed for people with disabilities who are looking for employment, their families, caregivers, and anyone interested in learning about inclusive employment opportunities.
WorkAbility Expos are also ideal for business who are curious or would like to embrace inclusive hiring, but are not sure where to start.
The event is free to attend, but we recommend registering in advance to secure your spot.
We encourage all attendees to register in advance to ensure a smooth check-in process and to receive updates about the event.
If you don’t have an email address or cannot register prior to the event – just come along on the day and one of our friendly staff will register you in.
A wide range of employers from various industries committed to employing people with disability will be present. This includes mainstream employers, dedicated disability employers, Australian Disability Enterprises (ADEs), small business and sole traders.
There will also be a range of support services including disability employment service (DESs), training organisations, disability support providers and government and advocacy organisations.
Yes, our venues are fully accessible with lifts available to ensure easy access for all attendees. We also have a range of other accessible features including:
- Auslan interpreters
- Live captioning
- Dog watering stations
- BindiMaps wayfinding
- Wheelchairs available for rent
You can stay updated by visiting our website regularly and following us on social media. Regular updates are sent to registered attendees via email.