Join us in Melbourne this November for the WorkAbility Expo! As part of our My Future, My Choice Melbourne 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 Melbourne WorkAbility Expo

Friday 22nd & Saturday 23rd November 2024

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
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Expo Program

Program coming soon

Why Attend?

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Mainstream employers
Discover employers from a range of industries committed to hiring people with a disability.
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Disability employment service providers
Connect with disability employment service (DES) providers who can offer personalised support and guidance.
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Australian disability enterprises
Find out about Australian disability enterprises (ADE’s) who can provides meaningful employment for people, including those with high support needs.
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Practical workshops
Join our workshops, designed to get you job-ready and provide advice on how to start your own business.
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Employment resources
Access a variety of resources aimed at supporting your employment journey.
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Support services, advocacy and government organisations
Engage with support services, advocacy groups and representatives from government organisations.

Testimonials

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Melbourne Expo
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Sydney Expo
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Brisbane Expo
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Hunter Expo
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Canberra Expo
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South West Expo
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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 WorkAbility Expo is designed for people with disabilities who are looking for employment or information about supports available to help you people with disability into employment, their families, caregivers.

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 also sent to all registered attendees via email.