Join us in Newcastle in May 2025 for the WorkAbility Expo! As part of our My Future, My Choice Hunter 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 are being supported by the Uniting LAC and AFDO’s Business Inclusion & Diversity Services.
The welcoming atmosphere makes it easy to network, setting you up for success.
Join us at the Hunter WorkAbility Expo
Friday 9th & Saturday 10th May 2025
Expo Program
WorkAbility Workshops – Friday 9th May only
| Time | Who | Description |
| 10:00am | National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) |
NDIS Employment Assistance |
| 10:30am | Break |
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| 11:30am | Clear Sky Australia | Real Jobs Real Wages Clear Sky Australia discuss their unique work experience initiatives. The Village Grocer and Clear Paws programs are designed to provide genuine work experience opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity to highlight our commitment to fair work and fair wages for all Australians. |
| 12:00pm | Spinal Cord Injuries Australia | Building a Disability Confident Workforce SCIA has three pillars to build a disability inclusive workforce. This informative session will cover how we develop job ready employees, build confident employers and the match them together to form sustainable and meaningful working relationships. |
| 12:30pm | Kylie Scott | Workplace woes to Exciting Employment Kylie Scott has had a chequered work history. When at TAFE, after having been the first child with Down Syndrome to be fully included in her local schools, Kylie did part-time work at a fast food outlet and at a supermarket – but, as she says, these jobs were pretty underwhelming at the time. Now lets hear the rest of her story… |
| 1:00pm | Council of Intellectual Disability | More Then Just a Job – Helping People Understand Their Skills and Strengths More Than Just a Job aims to make open employment for people with intellectual disability an everyday occurrence. Are you a person with intellectual disability looking for a job? The More Than Just a Job workshop can help you understand your skills and strengths, know your career goals, and choose jobs that are right for you. This workshop will introduce you to career planning resources co-produced by people with intellectual disability. |
| 1:30pm | Freya Wolf |
Fundamentals of Inclusion At Work |
| * All verbal speaking presentations and stage performances will be accompanied by an Auslan Interpreter |
WorkAbility Employer Lounge available on Friday 9th May 2025 – 9am-3pm
| Organisation | Type | Booth |
| Ability Options | Workability Space | W01 |
| Access Industries for the Disabled | Workability Space | W02 |
| APM Employment Services | Workability Space | W04 |
| Joblink Plus | Workability Space | W06 |
| John Badwater Consulting | Workability Space | W07 |
| KKCS | Workability Space | W08 |
| Mai- Wel Group | Workability Space | W09 |
| National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) | Workability Space | W10 |
| Newcastle Greater Mutual Group Ltd | Workability Space | W05 |
| The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Workability Space | W11 |
| The University of Newcastle | Workability Space | W12 |
| uLaunch | Workability Space | W13 |
| Uniting NDIS LAC | Workability Space | W14 |
WorkAbility Exhibition Floor available Friday 9th & Saturday 10th May 2025 – 9am-3pm
| Organisation | Category | Booth |
| Ability Options | Standard | 05 |
| Access Industries for the Disabled | Standard | 74 |
| AimBig Employment | Standard | 68 |
| APM Employment Services | Silver | S5 |
| Avenue | Standard | 47 |
| Bus Stop Films | Small Business | SB06 |
| Cerebral Palsy Alliance | Standard | 27 |
| Clear Sky Australia | Standard | 49 |
| Council for Intellectual Disability | Standard | 22 |
| Department of Social Services | Standard | 72 |
| Joblink Plus | Standard | 62 |
| Mai- Wel Group | Standard | 73 |
| NDIA | Standard | 43 & 44 |
| Sunnyfield | Standard | 41 |
| The Disability Trust | Standard | 54 |
| uLaunch | Standard | 64 |
| Unisson Disability | Standard | 31 |
| UNITING LOCAL AREA COORDINATION – NDIS | Silver | S2 |
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.