Source Kids Disability Expo Guide, Brisbane Jul 2021

BRISBANE EXHIBITION & CONVENTION CENTRE S AT U R D AY 3 1 J U LY 9AM - 4PM S U N DAY 1 AU G U S T 9AM - 4PM

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WELCOME

I am thrilled to welcome everyone to our Source Kids Disability Expo in Brisbane.

We were due to bring this event to Brisbane in 2020 but COVID 19 had other plans!

Follow us for all the latest event updates and news!

We are so happy to be able to be back in Brisbane this year for our third expo and we can’t wait to welcome you all in the doors to the event. The expo brings together the latest products, services, technology and information under the one roof, for the two-day event.

We’ll be showcasing over 130 exhibitors and sponsors, along with some amazing, knowledgeable and inspiring speakers at the expo – that will be focused on giving people with a disability and their families, carers and professionals the opportunity to find and try out products and talk with providers.

There will also be some amazing interactive zones within our expo making it the perfect day out for all of the family, this includes an Active Zone, three different Game Zones, a Sensory Zone to chill out and recharge in and our Info + Performance Zone with an incredible line up of speakers and entertainment including Paralypian Karni Liddell and Nadia Sunde's Twinkle and the Moon.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Source Kids team, for their relentless enthusiasm and passion in making this event such a wonderful success, particularly given the challenges over the last 12 months.

I would also like to acknowledge and thank our sponsors, exhibitors, speakers and performers for their support of this event. Without these wonderful businesses and individuals, we could not have delivered such a comprehensive and inclusive event for those attending.

I hope that everyone enjoys the expo and has the opportunity to explore, find, test, see and be inspired by what is on offer.

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Emma Price CEO/Founder

It is important to us to ensure the Source Kids Disability Expo is a COVID safe environment for everyone, this includes attendees, exhibitors, Source Kids employees and volunteers.

Importantly, please DO NOT attend the expo if you have: • F ever or symptoms of respiratory infection (cough, sore throat, shortness of breath).

• Returned from overseas in the last 14 days.

• B een in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in the last 14 days.

WE’RE MAKING THIS EVENT C OV I D SAFE…

There are a number of actions that will be put into place by both Source Kids and the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre to ensure this occurs. The actions include: Source Kids has implemented – but not limited to – the following: • C ompleted a COVID-19 Safety plan.

• A ll Source Kids staff and volunteers have undertaken infection control training module.

• U tilisation of LUP ticketing system for registrations and check in to the event, including strict adherence to venue capacity numbers and terms and conditions of entry and contactless entry.

• U pholding density restrictions of 1 person per 2 square metres.

• P romotion of physical distancing through signage, floor markings etc.

•U se of volunteers and staff as COVID safe hygiene marshals.

• U se of dedicated event security.

• D edicated entry and exit points.

• F ace masks available to attendees upon request.

• U se of public address system during the show to be broadcast COVID safe attendance messaging.

• E ncourage all stakeholders to download the COVIDsafe app.

BCEC has implemented – but not limited to – the following: BCEC stringently applies the Australian Government Department of Health safety regulations and advice and additionally the requirements prescribed by the Queensland Government. A full list of venue specific COVID protocols can be found online, but some key areas of this include: • S trict adherence to venue capacity limits.

• P racticing of social distancing • S ignage that clearly displays conditions of entry including use of QR code contract tracing.

• Increased cleaning protocols.

• C ontactless hand sanitiser stations.

• Increased security presence.

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KEY I N F O R M AT I O N First Aid If you require First Aid assistance, please see security at the hall entrance who will be able to assist.

Or please find a Source Kids volunteer and they will call first aid on your behalf.

Toilets/change facilities Accessible Change facilities – we have a temporary accessible change facility set up thanks to Aidacare in the front left-hand corner of the exhibition hall with a cubicle offering on-ground and elevated change facilities (as marked on floor plan pages 10-11).

Male/female facilities Located at the front and rear of the exhibition hall and outside the hall on the concourse area.

Information/assistance If you require information or assistance please visit the registration information desk at the main entrance to the event or locate a Source Kids Volunteer wearing a black Source Kids t-shirt and volunteer lanyard.

Payments

Disability toilets Located inside the Exhibition Hall at the rear of the hall, as well as outside on the concourse. As noted above, temporary accessible change facilities are available in the front left-hand corner of the exhibition hall (as marked on the floor plan).

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Our event will be a cashless event and payments for products within the event can only be made via EFTPOS payments.

Active Zone The Active Zone is brought to you by Hart Sport and is decked out with a range of fun soft fall equipment and activities to entertain the kids. Located on the lefthand side of the exhibition hall, the Active Zone will be available during all opening hours of the expo.

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Sensory Zone Come and explore the sensory wonderland filled with all the latest sensory equipment and products available. This space has kindly been created by Sensory Wizard who create sensory playgrounds that use equipment and activities to enhance motor skills or calm the surroundings and senses. The Sensory Zone is a great space for the kids to relax and fulfil their sensory needs before setting off again for more exploring around the expo. The Sensory Zone will be open during opening hours on both event days.

Game Zones We have three incredible Game Zones set up at the expo. Game Zone 1 is located on the right-hand side in the middle of the expo hall and has three interactive areas of building, colouring and playing.

Game Zones 2 + 3 are at the back of the hall and have some awesome giant games in the space sure to test everyone out. Or parents might like to take a seat and have a rest, while their kids enjoy this space.

Info + Performance Zone

Race Running

Our Info + Performance Zone, located on the far left-hand side of the exhibition hall will bring some fantastic speakers, performances and activities to join in with over the two days. See page 15 for the full program.

A RaceRunner is a custom built threewheeled frame where the runner is fully supported by a saddle and leans against a chest support, propelling themselves forward by the feet (one or both), while using the hands and/or arms to steer.

Dejay medical will have Race Runners on display and available for use during the event on booth 71 (as indicated on the floor plan).

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WE HAVE A NUMBER OF FUN, ACTIVE AND ENTERTAINING ZONES AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE EVENT – DESIGNED TO MAKE THE EVENT A DAY OUT FOR ALL. THESE ZONES INCLUDE:

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Astris PME Booth 57 Etac (formerly R82 Au) N/A GingerCloud Foundation Booth 83 Slater and Gordon Lawyers Booth 3 Sleepcorp Booth 71 Xavier Booth 78 Your Plan Manager Booth 48

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Ability Consultants Booth Acacia Plan Management Booth Accessible & Short Term Accomodation Booth Active Eight Booth Adaptability Therapy Booth Adjusta Mattress Booth Afford Booth Aidacare Booth All Abilities Australia Booth Allied Family Physiotherapy Booth APM Employment Booth Apex Mobility Booth Aquatic Specialists Booth Auto Extras Booth Astris PME Booth Beachwheels Australia Booth Benevolent Society Booth Better Rehab Booth Blue Wing Care Professionals Booth Body Smart Health Booth Brain Train Booth Burleigh Wagon Booth BUSY Ability Booth Carers Queensland Booth Care Squared Booth Certifii Booth Community Assist Booth Connect Plan Management Booth Control Bionics Booth Deaf Services & Deaf Society Booth Dejay Medical Booth Dinamix Care Booth Diva T Home Care Booth Early Start Australia Booth Elizabeth Richards Booth Empower Assistance Dogs Booth Ems for Kids Booth Everybody e Bikes Booth Fabic Behaviour Specialist Centre Booth First2Care Booth GB Orthopaedics Australia Booth GingerCloud Foundation Booth Grosskopf Consulting Booth Guide Dogs Queensland Booth HART Sport Booth Hireup Booth IDEAL Plan Management Booth Instacare Booth Jacks Butterflies Booth Just Juniors Booth Kaiko Fidgets Booth Kare Support services Booth

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Advanced Foot Clinic Table 4 Autism Spectrum Consultants Table 25 Designer LIfe Table 18 Disability Law QLD Table 22 Everhomes Table 10 Evolving Support services Table 11 Gumnuts Therapy Table 9 Holistic Lifestyle services Table 21 InFocus Disability services Table 7 Jax Care Support services Table 14

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Lets Connect Support services Table 15 Disability Royal Commission Support Services Table 23 My Baby Bubble SPA Table 6 Our Pixie Friends Table 3 Phoenix Rizing Table 24 Priority Plan Management Table 20 Qspec Table 16 Speech and Language Development Australia Table 8 Sunshine Home Support Table 12-13

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INFO + PE RFORMANCE Our Info + Performance Zone for Brisbane 2021 has an incredible and knowledgeable line up of speakers sure to entertain, educate and inspire everyone attending.

R E A D I N G YO U R C H I L D ’ S B E H AV I O U R A S A F O R M O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N A N D CONNECTION

This session will include strategies and methods for understanding your child’s behaviour as a form of communication and connection. Including tips and insights to meltdowns and anxiety in neurodiverse children. It also includes a Q&A within the session, so bring all your questions along!

Allison Haynes is an Autistic/ADHD psychologist, who was driven to study psychology when she became frustrated with the lack of supports for her autistic children. She has been a practicing clinician in private practice for 10 years, and now owns a highly successful ND affirmative therapy clinic – Left of Centre Therapies, in Brisbane. Left of Centre works hard to make each session a safe space for ND individuals to be able to unmask and explore their authentic selves. In her spare time, Allison is writing her autobiography about raising autistic boys, while coming to the realisation that she, herself is autistic.

Presented by Allison Haynes – Left of Centre Therapies

M Y JOUR NE Y TO B EC O M I NG O N E O F A U S T R A L I A’ S M O S T S U C C E S S F U L PA R A LY M P I A N S Karni Liddell is a former world record holder, Paralympic swimmer, speaker, TV presenter, ‘Mama’ and clinical social worker. Karni’s story is awe-inspiring, in fact she received a standing ovation after delivering her TED speech about her journey with a very powerful message. Karni was born with a neuro-muscular wasting disease and her parents were told that their first-born child wouldn’t walk, crawl or live past her teenage years. With the help of her determined parents, Karni broke her first World Record at the age of 14 and she went on to win Paralympic medals at every Paralympics she competed at. Karni has raised over $1million dollars for various disability charities and has a long string of achievements and roles within the disability space. Don’t miss the chance to hear Karni’s story at 11.00am on both days of the expo. Presented by KARNI LIDDELL

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Reading your child’s behaviour as a form of communication and connection ----Allison Haynes / LEFT OF CENTRE THERAPIES

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My journey to becoming one of Australia’s most successful Paralympians ----Karni Liddell / IN COLLABORATION WITH LEAP IN!

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----Twinkle and the Moon with Nadia Sunde

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Navigating and connecting with your first support worker ----Brad Grieve / MABLE

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N AV I G AT I N G A N D C O N N E C T I N G W I T H YO U R FIRST SUPPORT WORKER In partnership with Source Kids, Mable recently surveyed over 100 parents to find out what they want to know about engaging and working with support workers for their children with a disability.

The findings were eye-opening, and one which stood out the most was that, over 40% of respondents find it hard to even define what they want in a support worker. In this session, Brad, Community Engagement Manager from Mable will walk you through navigating, finding and connecting with your first support worker. This session will be held at 11.30am on both days of the expo.

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INFO + PE RFORMANCE Our Info + Performance Zone for Brisbane 2021 has an incredible and knowledgeable line up of speakers sure to entertain, educate and inspire everyone attending.

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TWINKLE AND THE MOON Come and join us for a fun and interactive tale of ‘Twinkle and the Moon’. Will Twinkle ever get to bed on time or will she go on an adventure instead?!

Nadia Sunde is one of Australia’s most celebrated and highly acclaimed children’s theatre writers and performers. An internationally and nationally awarded singer/songwriter she is also the author of two published illustrated children's books, an experienced music educator, actress, comedienne and ABC radio presenter.

Saturday and Sunday at 1.00pm.

WCMX & A DA P TI V E S K AT E A U S T R A L I A T H E O F F B R O A D WAY T H E AT R E G R O U P – T H E RE AL THING! The Off-Broadway Theatre Group offers an inclusive musical theatre program that aims to help young performers develop an understanding of the real and imagined world through the same meaning-making process that is used in everyday life, whilst in a safe, high-energy and fun environment. In their performance at the Expo they will deliver some of their favourite musical theatre numbers through song, dance, puppetry, musical instruments and more! They can't wait to show you what they're got and that... well... they're THE REAL THING!!

Saturday and Sunday at 2.30pm.

WCMX & Adaptive Skate Australia is a wheelchair sport similar to BMX and skating.

Riders use their wheelchair in place of a board or bike to perform tricks and ride ramps. Come and watch Timothy Lachlan, the founder of WCMX & Adaptive Skate Australia, for a skate session! Tim was born with hypertonia and hyper-mobility from the waist down, meaning the joints and muscles in his legs are floppy. He started riding WCMX when he was 12 and has been doing so ever since!

Saturday Sunday at 3.00pm.

YO G A + C H E E R W I T H A C T I V E 8 On Saturday, come and join in with A8’s Yogacise and TheraYoga programs which have been developed to support behaviour, regulation, anxiety, stress and sensory processing. On Sunday, join Miss Emma as she teaches us the fundamentals of cheerleading. Suitable for all kids and their parents/carers, Cheer Club session is all about having fun whilst keeping active and learning different cheer positions and skills. The session will explore a range of cheer and dance activities that focus on developing coordination, balance, expression, and creativity!

Saturday 2pm – YOGA and Sunday 2pm – CHEER

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As GingerCloud’s MRP continues to grow, so does MRP Players and PlayerMentors skills off the field, nurturing a future generation of leaders for whom disability is normalised.

Today, GingerCloud Foundation includes leadership training, work experience and disability inclusive engagement programs, alongside MRP, for young people and communities.

Let’s power disability inclusion together!

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SPECS: Adjustable support - height.

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AVA N T I PA E D I A T R I C SHOWER TROLLEY

KEY FEATRURES: All the great features and benefits of the Splashy in a bigger size. activerehab.com.au, medifab.com.au, specialneedssolutions.com.au.

25° backwards. Adjust support – seat,

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do not provide enough support.

KEY FEATRURES:

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• Versatility of toileting, showering and

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bathing system all in one.

• Varied support options help clients

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maintain optimal positioning.

• The HTS comes in three sizes, each with a wide range of adjustment. As your child grows the chair can adapt, giving you years of useful service.

The HTS is a shower/commode chair that can be placed on the toilet or used on its own. activerehab.com.au, doability.com.au, medix21.com.

“I didn’t know whether I’d be giving birth to a live child or not.“

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hen one of your miracle babies is diagnosed with a major heart condition in-utero, and then needs major surgery during the middle of a global pandemic, it’s an understatem say the journey ent to of parenthood has been an emotional rollercoaste r.

For Rebecca Fitzgerald and husband Mitchell the last two and a half years have been marked by stress but touched by hope with the arrival and survival of their much-longed-for daughter, Rebecca and Mitchell, Audrey. from Belair in South Australia, had struggled to conceive and five years to welcome a healthy, ago were thrilled happy, typical boy, Declan, born young after extensive IVF. They were then overjoyed to discover they were pregnant, again via IVF, two years later.

But Audrey’s pregnancy was far from normal. At 20 weeks they were told their baby had significant issues with its heart and they were encouraged to undergo an amniocentesis to gain a clearer picture.

“Having gone through IVF for both kids they were like miracles to us so we didn’t want to take the risk of an amniocentesis because the 1/200 chance of miscarriage was too much of a risk for us,” Rebecca remembers .

“We would have found out if there more chromosom were al abnormalit ies that could have been associated with the heart condition, but we knew we would love her when she comes out, however she comes out.”

Other scans and tests diagnosis of Tetralogy provided a of Fallot, which rare condition caused by a combinatio is a four heart defects n of – Audrey would be with a hole in the heart, an overridingborn aorta, stenosis of the pulmonary artery

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