Join us in Wollongong on International Day of People with Disability this December for the WorkAbility 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 designed to help people with disabilities find meaningful employment.
Platinum Sponsor Uniting, an NDIS partner in the community, is sponsoring the Wollongong WorkAbility Expo.
The welcoming atmosphere makes it easy to network, setting you up for success.
Join us at the Wollongong WorkAbility Expo
Tuesday, 3rd December 2024
Expo Program
Tuesday 3rd December
WorkAbility Workshops
| Time | Who | Description |
| 10:30am | Dress For Success |
Empowering You to Become Job-Ready |
| 11:00am | National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) | NDIS Employment Assistance Learn about the employment supports available through the NDIS to help participants build skills for work, find and keep a job. Receive useful information and resources to help participants talk about their work goals, prepare for a planning conversation and connect to a suitable provider. |
| 11:30am | Department of Social Services (DSS) | Job Access (Disability Employment) Join us to find out more about JobAccess; workplace adjustments and other support available to ensure you are able to stay in employment. |
| 12:00pm | Council of Intellectual Disability | More Then Just a Job – Helping People Understand Their Skills and Strengths At this workshop will be an overview of how to make your workplace truly inclusive with some key practices. It will also cover some powerful benefits of an inclusive workplace, not just for people with disability but for teams, organisations and businesses more broadly. The information will be simple but powerful, accessible and relatable with some anonymised case studies mentioned. |
| 12:30pm | Diversity Disability Alliance | Navigating the Job Market: A Guide for People with Disability To provide practical tools, resources, and strategies for people with disabilities to navigate the job market, build skills, and secure meaningful employment. |
| 1:00pm | Alex Ritcher – Sargood on Collaroy |
My Journey Through the Sargood Internship Program |
| 1:30pm | genU Training |
Fundamentals for Employers: Co-designing Inclusive Recruitment Practices for Employers |
| 2:30pm | Freya Wolf |
Fundamentals of Inclusion At Work |
| Organisation | Booth |
| Bus Stop Films | 16 |
| Campbell Page | 19 |
| Civic Disability Services | 11 |
| Council for Intellectual Disability | 22 |
| Department of Social Services | 01 |
| Family Services Illawarra Limited | 13 |
| Flagstaff | 06 |
| genU | 05 |
| Greenacres Disability Services | 02 |
| icare | 10 |
| John Badwater Consulting | 04 |
| Leafe’s | 15 |
| MAX Solutions | 12 |
| Mission Australia | 18 |
| National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) | 07 |
| Ostara Australia | 14 |
| Phoenix Community Project Inc | 09 |
| Sureway & Sureway Health & Wellbeing | 03 |
| Tarrays | 17 |
| The Disability Trust | 20 & 21 |
| uLaunch | 08 |
| Uniting NDIS LAC | 23 & 24 |
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.