Creating a voice for the Disability Sector
Creating a voice for the Disability Sector
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Our NDIS Provider & Participant Expos are dedicated to decreasing confusion and increasing the level of connection between Service Providers, Carers and Participants

It's time for a contemporary approach to Disability Expos, Conferences and Professional Development within the Community Services Sector to meet the needs of Service Providers and Participants. With our monthly PR and social media campaigns in place, our expos have been so popular we've had to increase space to accomodate enquiries. Whether you're a Service Provider, Carer or Participant, you won't to miss out on being involved in this 'one-of-a-kind' national tour of Expos.

Our national events

Perth Expo 2023

Perth Disability Connection Expo 2023

Sponsored by St Jude's NDIS
25th – 26th August 2023
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
Brisbane Expo 2024

Brisbane Disability Connection Expo 2024

Sponsored by Easy Healthcare
1st – 2nd March 2024
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Sydney Expo 2024

Sydney Disability Connection Expo 2024

sponsored by Easy Healthcare
24th - 25th May 2024
International Convention Centre Sydney
Perth Expo 2024

Perth Disability Connection Expo 2024

Sponsored by St Jude's NDIS
16th - 17th August 2024
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
Melbourne Expo 2024

Melbourne Disability Connection Expo 2024

sponsored by Blossom Community Care
18th - 19th October 2024
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
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10 Events
Exhibitors
2360 Exhibitors
Visitors
52504 Visitors
Media reach
100 m+ Media Reach
Media reach
32 .6m+ Social Reach

Creating a voice for
the Disability Sector

From our directors

At Developing Australian Communities we believe in working closely with NDIS service providers, carers and participants to not only provide a voice for the disability sector but to help Australia become a world leader in disability services through our events and the distribution of information, news and advice.

Mike Clark

Mike Clark

Co-Founder/Director

We aim to achieve much-needed change and connections in our sector by increasing professional standards and bringing people together to talk about the most pressing issues in our sector so together we can find solutions. One of the many ways we work on achieving this is by our successful participant and provider Disability Connection Expos in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, and by providing a consistent flow of quality information, reform and innovation that focuses on solutions from the sector itself.

Let's stay connected and we'd love to hear from you if you have solutions to sector challenges.

Mike Clark

Co-Founder/Director

River Night

Co-Founder/Director
River Night

River Night

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    What People are Saying

    • SHARIA, BLUESTAR HOME CARE SERVICES

      “The expo is for us, because we love to connect with people and this is a better place: this is just a grand place where you can meet with a lot of people, you can make a lot of connections and it's a very big shout out for our company when we get to show what exactly we are providing and what we are offering.”

      SHARIA, BLUESTAR HOME CARE SERVICES
    • BLOSSOM COMMUNITY CARE

      “The expo is definitely very good exposure and a very good environment: Open space, meeting different participants. There are heaps of participants asking how to apply for NDIS and also asking what services we can provide. So, we got to help the participants.”

      BLOSSOM COMMUNITY CARE
    • KURIAN, A BETTER LIFE HOME CARE SERVICES

      “The expo is beautiful! Lots of people are coming who are desperate (for NDIS solutions). Now I can understand that Brisbane needs lots of services. We'll be here soon - our office will be here (in Brisbane) soon.”

      KURIAN, A BETTER LIFE HOME CARE SERVICES
    • CHRIS AND CHERYL, ASPIRE HUB

      “It feels like there's so much more, so many more providers here this year, and it's really good to see so many different providers providing all sorts of different supports. It's been amazing, great! Well done guys. Love it.”

      CHRIS AND CHERYL, ASPIRE HUB
    • ALLISON, THE ORCA PROJECT, WESLEY MISSION

      “We really, really love this particular expo. There's something that you guys do that's really special. I think that whole developing of community just shines through and that's the most important thing for us: We're about community all the time, about making sure that our young people are connecting in community and supported and so, we can feel that in this kind of space and we love being a part of it, so, we are really grateful to be here.”

      ALLISON, THE ORCA PROJECT, WESLEY MISSION
    • SUPPORT CARE ANGELS

      “It's been a great experience for us because this is the first year participating in this. We tried last year, but we just were too late. So, we're looking forward to more years, actually!”

      SUPPORT CARE ANGELS
    • VERN POWELL, HOLISTIC HORIZONS

      “It's been so busy we have been struggling to keep up, honestly. The great thing about this expo is that we have everything under one roof here. People can come and just explore all different aspects of services, specialised goods etc, so, it’s just great for the people coming to the expo. So, it's just great for the people coming to the expo. We will definitely be back as a major sponsor next year.”

      VERN POWELL, HOLISTIC HORIZONS
    • SYDNEY, BRAINCARE

      “It's been such an amazing turnout. I've been so amazed even just by the mood of everybody here. Everyone is so welcoming and so excited about the different options here available. All the exhibitors have been so friendly. It's been just a wonderful experience so far.”

      SYDNEY, BRAINCARE
    • SULETT, AFFORD

      “Oh, it's amazing. It's so refreshing to see a consistent stream of people coming through… every one I've attended it's just getting bigger and better as we go. So well done. Great job. And we love being here. It's been very busy and you know we just love seeing familiar faces and helping people get the support though they need, or at least give them information to get the support they need.”

      SULETT, AFFORD
    • FRAN, AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITIES

      “It's been awesome, we've met so many great people, and a lot of participants have come up to say hello. We've actually found a lot of people coming over just to ask generalised questions. Sometimes they're just not quite sure on who to actually talk to, so they've come, taken a seat and we've just been having a bit of a chat about what supported independent living actually is, and what short term accommodation is as well, because some people are not quite sure what the difference is. It's been great really talking to the participants and their guardians as well around that.”

      FRAN, AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITIES

    Meet our sponsors

    Expo Naming Sponsor
    • Easy Healthcare
      Easy Healthcare
    Major Sponsors
    • Aspire Hub
      Aspire Hub
    Platinum Sponsors
    • ASAP Solutions
      ASAP Solutions
    • KARE Support Services
      KARE Support Services
    GOLD SPONSORS
    • Access Lifecare
      Access Lifecare
    • UnitingCare Community
      UnitingCare Community
    • Horizon Community Services
      Horizon Community Services
    • Royal Healthcare
      Royal Healthcare
    • Haven Care Australia
      Haven Care Australia
    • Ipswich Holistic Community Care
      Ipswich Holistic Community Care
    • Caring Hands Health Care
      Caring Hands Health Care
    • Aussie Angels
      Aussie Angels
    ASK AN NDIS EXPERT SUPPORT HUB SPONSOR
    • Support Care Angels
      Support Care Angels
    • KARE Support Services
      KARE Support Services
    COFFEE CART NAMING SPONSOR
    • GNA Services
      GNA Services
    MAIN ENTERTAINMENT NAMING SPONSOR
    • Velocity Support Services
      Velocity Support Services
    EXPO HELP DESK SPONSOR
    • VisualCare
      VisualCare
    Expo Naming Sponsor
    • Blossom Community Care
      Blossom Community Care
    Major Sponsors
    • Nurse4U
      Nurse4U
    Gold Sponsors
    • CareChoice
      CareChoice
    • Caring Hands Health Care
      Caring Hands Health Care
    MAIN ENTERTAINMENT NAMING SPONSOR
    • Envision Healthcare
      Envision Healthcare
    EXPO HELP DESK SPONSOR
    • VisualCare
      VisualCare
    EXPO NAMING SPONSOR
    • Easy Healthcare
      Easy Healthcare
    PLATINUM SPONSORS
    • Enable Ability
      Enable Ability
    • 24/7 Care Disability Services and Activity Hub
      24/7 Care Disability Services and Activity Hub
    Gold Sponsors
    • Air Liquide Healthcare
      Air Liquide Healthcare
    • Caring Hands Health Care
      Caring Hands Health Care
    ASK AN NDIS EXPERT SUPPORT HUB SPONSOR
    • GNA Services
      GNA Services
    EXPO HELP DESK SPONSOR
    • VisualCare
      VisualCare
    EXPO NAMING SPONSOR
    • St Jude's NDIS
      St Jude's NDIS
    Gold Sponsors
    • GR8 Property
      GR8 Property
    ASK A NDIS EXPERT SUPPORT HUB SPONSOR
    • GNA Services
      GNA Services
    COFFEE CART NAMING SPONSORS
    • Alpha Carers
      Alpha Carers
    EXPO DESK HELP SPONSOR
    • VisualCare
      VisualCare
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