Join us in Geelong in March 2025 for the WorkAbility Expo! As part of our My Future, My Choice Geelong 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.
Join us at the Geelong WorkAbility Expo
Friday 14th & Saturday 15th March 2025
Expo Program
Friday 14th March
WorkAbility Workshops, WorkAbility Consultation Zone
| Time | Who | Description |
| 10:00 – 10:30am |
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| 10:30 – 11:00am | Fair Work Ombudsman |
Understanding Your Workplace Rights |
| 12:00 – 1:00pm | genU Training |
Fundamentals for Employers: Co-designing Inclusive Recruitment Practices for Employers This workshop will be interactive and aims to capture real experiences and input from people with lived experience which will inform the content in the course, ensuring it meets the needs, and is informed by, the voices of people with disability.
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| 1:00 – 2:00pm | West Justice |
Working Women’s Centre Victoria – Your Legal Rights at Work |
| 2:00pm – 2:30pm | Fiona Demark |
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WorkAbility Consultation Zone available on Friday 14th March 2025 – 9am-3pm
| Organisation | Category | Booth | |
| genU | WorkAbility Consultation Zone | ||
| Gforce Employment + Recruitment | WorkAbility Consultation Zone | ||
| APM Employment Services | WorkAbility Consultation Zone | ||
| Are-Able | WorkAbility Consultation Zone | ||
WorkAbility Exhibition Floor available Friday 14th & Saturday 15th March 2025 – 9am-3pm
| Organisation | Category | Booth |
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4GR |
Standard | 18 |
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APM Employment Services |
Gold Sponsor | G1 |
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Are-Able |
Gold Sponsor | G2 |
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CareChoice |
Silver Sponsor | S2 |
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genU |
Standard | 32 |
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Gforce Employment + Recruitment |
Standard | 65 |
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WISE Employment |
Standard | 03 |
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.