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
| 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 |
| Tafe SA | WorkAbilityLounge | W04 |
| Babcock Australasia | WorkAbilityLounge | W04 |
| NDIA | WorkAbilityLounge | W06 |
| Goodbars AU | WorkAbilityLounge | W03 |
| Serco | WorkAbilityLounge | W07 |
| MCC Label | WorkAbilityLounge | W08 |
| SkyCity Adelaide | WorkAbilityLounge | W05 |
| APM Employment Services | WorkAbilityLounge | W01 |
|
Department of Social Services |
WorkAbilityLounge | W09 |
WorkAbility Exhibition Floor
| Organisation | Category | Booth |
| Jigsaw Australia | WorkAbilitySpace | 34 |
| Interact Australia | WorkAbilitySpace | 44 |
| YEPP Youth Employment Pathways | WorkAbilitySpace | 13 |
| Together We Can International (TWCI) | WorkAbilitySpace | 35 |
| Mobo Group | WorkAbilitySpace | 36 |
| Barkuma |
WorkAbilitySpace |
20 |
| Department of Human Services South Australia | WorkAbilitySpace | 29 |
| Quality College of Australia | WorkAbilitySpace | 21 |
| Autism SA | Neuro-inclusive Recruiting | WorkAbilitySpace | 17 |
| Bus Stop Films | WorkAbilitySpace | 04 |
| Community Bridging Services | WorkAbilitySpace | 09 |
| Eighty9 Limited | WorkAbilitySpace | 12 |
| Orana | WorkAbilitySpace | 28 |
| Bedford Group | WorkAbilitySpace | 06 |
| NDIS | WorkAbilitySpace | 25 |
| Department Of Education, Student Pathways And Careers | WorkAbilitySpace | 01, 02 & 03 |
| Minda Inc | WorkAbilitySpace | 32 |
| TAFE SA | WorkAbilitySpace | 45 |
| Beneficent | WorkAbilitySpace | 26 |
| SA Portable Long Service Leave – Community Service | WorkAbilitySpace | 05 |
| Feros Care | WorkAbilitySpace | 41 |
| Community Access & Services SA | WorkAbilitySpace | 33 |
| APM Employment Services | WorkAbilitySpace | 15 & 16 |
| SACARE | WorkAbilitySpace | 27 |
| BAROSSA ENTERPRISES |
WorkAbilitySpace |
24 |
| Ancora National | WorkAbilitySpace | 23 |
| VIVA Mutual/ RED | WorkAbilitySpace | 08 |
| JFA Purple Orange | WorkAbilitySpace | 22 |
| Employ for Ability | WorkAbilitySpace | 40 |
| SACA & SANFL | WorkAbilitySpace | 46 |
| uLaunch | WorkAbilitySpace | 31 |
| Max Employment | WorkAbilitySpace | 30 |
| Auctus Training Institute | WorkAbilitySpace | 14 |
| Hoban Recruitment | WorkAbilitySpace | 11 |
| Career Employment Group Inc | WorkAbilitySpace | 07 |
| AIMBIG EMPLOYMENT | WorkAbilitySpace | 18 |
| See Differently with the Royal Society For The Blind | WorkAbilitySpace | 38 |
| Community Living Project | WorkAbilitySpace | 19 |
| Hope Theatre Company | WorkAbilitySpace | 39 |
| All Abilities Cheer And Dance | WorkAbilitySpace | 10 |
| Maxima Employment Services | WorkAbilitySpace | 37 |
| Kirkman by Melissa Kirkman | WorkAbilitySpace | 42 |
| Advocacy for Disability Access and Inclusion | WorkAbilitySpace | 43 |
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.