Join us in Adelaide in April 2025 for the WorkAbility Expo! WorkAbility Expos are designed to help people with disabilities find meaningful employment. 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 is being supported by the South Australian Government Department of Education.
Join us at the Adelaide WorkAbility Expo
Tues, 29th April 2025
Expo Program
Adelaide WorkAbility Expo Program – Download here
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TIME |
DURATION | TOPIC | WHO | TYPE |
| 9:30 | 20 min | Inclusive Dance and Workshop | All Ability Cheer and Dance | Performance |
| 10:05 | 10 min | Opening Remarks | Hon. Amanda Rishworth MP, Kathryn Carey | Speaking |
| 10:30 | 30 min | NDIS Employment Assistance | National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) | Speaking |
| 11:00 | 1 hr | Pathways to Possibility: Employment readiness for People with Disabilities | Kathrine Peereboom | Speaking |
| 12:00 | 1 hr | Neurodiversity You. Workforce/ Gaining Meaningful Employment | Autism SA/ Neuro-Inclusive Recruiting | Speaking |
| 13:00 | 1 hr | Eye to the Future: Building Inclusive Workplaces That Work for Everyone | Blind Citizens Australia | Speaking |
| 14:00 | 30 min | How to Navigate JobAccess | Mel Harrison | Speaking |
| * All verbal speaking presentations and stage performances will be accompanied by an Auslan Interpreter |
WorkAbility Employer Lounge
| Organisation | Category | Booth |
| APM Employment Services | WorkAbilityLounge | W01 |
| Babcock Australasia | WorkAbilityLounge | W02 |
| Goodbars AU | WorkAbilityLounge | W03 |
| MCC Label | WorkAbilityLounge | W08 |
| NDIA | WorkAbilityLounge | W06 |
| Serco | WorkAbilityLounge | W07 |
| SkyCity Adelaide | WorkAbilityLounge | W05 |
| Tafe SA | WorkAbilityLounge | W04 |
WorkAbility Exhibition Floor
| Organisation | Category | Booth |
| Advocacy for Disability Access and Inclusion | WorkAbilitySpace | 43 |
| AimBig Employment | WorkAbilitySpace | 18 |
| All Abilities Cheer And Dance | WorkAbilitySpace | 10 |
| Ancora National | WorkAbilitySpace | 23 |
| APM Employment Services | WorkAbilitySpace | 15 & 16 |
| Atwork Australia | WorkAbilitySpace | 37 |
| Auctus Training Institute | WorkAbilitySpace | 14 |
| Autism SA | Neuro-inclusive Recruiting | WorkAbilitySpace | 17 |
| Barkuma | WorkAbilitySpace | 20 |
| Barossa Enterprises | WorkAbilitySpace | 24 |
| Bedford Group | WorkAbilitySpace | 6 |
| Beneficent | WorkAbilitySpace | 26 |
| Bus Stop Films | WorkAbilitySpace | 4 |
| Career Employment Group Inc | WorkAbilitySpace | 7 |
| Community Access & Services SA | WorkAbilitySpace | 33 |
| Community Bridging Services | WorkAbilitySpace | 9 |
| Community Living Project | WorkAbilitySpace | 19 |
| Department Of Education, Student Pathways And Careers | WorkAbilitySpace | 01, 02 & 03 |
| Department of Human Services South Australia | WorkAbilitySpace | 29 |
| Eighty9 Limited | WorkAbilitySpace | 12 |
| Employ for Ability | WorkAbilitySpace | 40 |
| Feros Care | WorkAbilitySpace | 41 |
| Hope Theatre Company | WorkAbilitySpace | 39 |
| Interact Australia | WorkAbilitySpace | 44 |
| JFA Purple Orange | WorkAbilitySpace | 22 |
| Jigsaw Australia | WorkAbilitySpace | 34 |
| Kirkman by Melissa Kirkman | WorkAbilitySpace | 42 |
| Max Employment | WorkAbilitySpace | 30 |
| Minda Inc | WorkAbilitySpace | 32 |
| Mobo Group | WorkAbilitySpace | 36 |
| NDIS | WorkAbilitySpace | 25 |
| Orana | WorkAbilitySpace | 28 |
| Quality College of Australia | WorkAbilitySpace | 21 |
| SA Portable Long Service Leave – Community Service | WorkAbilitySpace | 5 |
| SACA & SANFL | WorkAbilitySpace | 46 |
| Sacare | WorkAbilitySpace | 27 |
| See Differently with the Royal Society For The Blind | WorkAbilitySpace | 38 |
| TAFE SA | WorkAbilitySpace | 45 |
| Together We Can International (TWCI) | WorkAbilitySpace | 35 |
| uLaunch | WorkAbilitySpace | 31 |
| Viva Mutual/ Red | WorkAbilitySpace | 8 |
| YEPP Youth Employment Pathways | WorkAbilitySpace | 13 |
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.
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.
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.
Yes, all our venues are fully accessible, with ramps and lifts available to ensure easy access for all attendees.
You can stay updated by visiting our website regularly and following us on social media and by registering to attend the WorkAbility Expo. Regular updates are sent to registered attendees via email.