Expos to put on your calendar
Here is a list of some of the fantastic disability expos in Queensland as well as some nationwide expos. Expos are a great way to see what is services and products are newly available. It is also a terrific way to scope out service providers.
Queensland Expos
Gold Coast Disability Expo 17th - 18th June 9am - 3pm both days Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre Free to attend, Register for tickets online https://www.goldcoastdisabilityexpo.com.au/
Source Kids 30th - 31st July 2022 10am - 4pm both days Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Free to attend, tickets essential https://www.sourcekids.com.au/disability-expo/brisbane-2022/
RDE Regional Disability Expo
Has been already run in these cities this year; Bundaberg, Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Capricorn Coast. All RDE’s are open 9am - 4pm Free tickets and parking. Register for tickets online. https://disabilityexposc.com.au/visit/
Fraser Coast 12th August 2022 Maryborough Show Grounds 23349 Bruce Highway Maryborough West
Sunshine Coast 8th September 2022 Sunshine Coast – Caloundra Indoor Stadium North St Golden Beach
Toowoomba 7th October 2022 Toowoomba – Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre, (The Works) 20 Baker St Darling Heights (Opp Uni)
Care Expo Brisbane 15th – 16th September 2022 9am - 4pm both days Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre Free to attend, Register for tickets online https://careexpobrisbane.com.au/
Brisbane Disability Expo 14th - 15th October 9am - 3pm both days Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane Showgrounds 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills QLD 4006 Free Entry https://www.brisbanedisabilityexpo.com.au/
Developing Australia Brisbane Disability and Connection Expo 3rd – 4th March 2023 10am – 4pm both days Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre https://www.developingauscommunities.com.au/brisbane-expo-2023
Nationwide Expos
Sydney Disability Connection Expo 2022 1st – 2nd July 2022 10am – 4pm both days International Convention Centre Sydney https://www.developingauscommunities.com.au/sydney-expo-2022
Perth Disability Connection Expo 2022 12th – 13th August 2022 10am – 4pm both days Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre https://www.developingauscommunities.com.au/perth-expo-2022
ATSA Independant Living Expo https://expo.atsa.org.au/ Have already run their expos for the year. Brisbane and Sydney dates for next year not confirmed, other cities 2023 dates are as follows;
Melbourne 24th - 25th May 2023 Melbourne Showgrounds
Perth 31st May - 1st June 2023 Claremont Showgrounds
Canberra 8th-9th November 2023 Exhibition Park (EPIC)
Care Expo Melbourne 12th – 13th August 2022 9am - 4pm both days Melbourne Showgrounds, 01 Exhibition Pavilion Free to attend, Register for tickets online https://careexpomelbourne.com.au/
Impact Institute Expos They also hold expos the Hunter and Nepean regions, dates for these have not been confirmed. https://www.impactinstitute.com.au/disability-expos/
Sydney Disability Expo 5th - 6th August 2022 9am - 3pm both days Exhibition Hall 4, Sydney Olympic Park
Canberra Disability Expo 2nd -3rd September 2022 9am - 3pm both days Exhibition Park, Canberra
Melbourne Disability Expo
25th - 26th November 2022 9am - 3pm both days Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
