SATURDAY 3 AUGUST 10AM – 4PM SUNDAY 4 AUGUST 10AM – 3PM
SENSORY GUIDE PAGE 16 EXPO
FLOORPLAN PAGES 14–15
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FINDING THE RIGHT PROVIDER
At Acacia Plan Management we are often asked how to find the right provider. Here’s a streamlined approach to help you through the process:
Navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to selecting the right NDIS provider. Whether you’re new to the NDIS or simply looking to change providers, finding the best fit is crucial for receiving quality support and services tailored to your needs. Here’s a streamlined approach to help you through your process:
Before you start searching for an NDIS provider, it’s important to clarify your specific needs and goals. Consider the types of support you require, whether it’s personal care, therapy services, or community participation activities. Understanding your needs will guide you in selecting a provider that offers the services and expertise you require.
Be specific about the type of support you need, your location, and any preferences you have regarding provider qualifications or experience.
Clearly outline the responsibilities, expectations, and hours of support required to ensure all parties understand the role and requirements.
Once you’ve posted your ad or started calling around, you will likely receive several responses. Take the time to review each response carefully. Look for providers who demonstrate a clear understanding of your needs and offer relevant experience and qualifications. Pay attention to how they address your specific requirements and any additional information they provide about their services.
During conversations with potential providers, pay attention to their responses. Listen for indicators that they understand your needs, can communicate clearly, and demonstrate empathy and professionalism.
Finding the right NDIS provider may take time and effort, but investing in this process ensures you receive the support and services that best meet your individual needs. Trial things out and if you’re unhappy, you are not locked in. Change providers as needed.
At Acacia Plan Management, we offer a personal, welcoming and professional service. Let our plan managers handle the administrative NDIS burdens while paying your hard found providers quickly and on time.
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Welcome to Brisbane brisbane
Hi Brisbane!
We’re so excited to be back in beautiful Brisbane for the sixth time, following hugely successful expos over the past five years. I couldn’t be more delighted to welcome you all.
We’ll have a showcase of over 150 product and service providers, offering families, caregivers and professionals the chance to discover and try out innovative solutions.
Our expo comes with interactive zones, including the Active, Arcade, Nature, VR and Movie Zones. And of course, there’s our Stage hosting awesome entertainment from All Abilities Cricket, Kids Comedy Puppet Show, the Mini Moshers Music Show and some amazing Magic and Circus acts for the kids –just enough fun without going over the top!
A massive shoutout to the dedicated Source Kids team for making this happen. And big thanks to our sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers and performers – your support is the backbone of this inclusive event.
So, Brisbane, get ready for a weekend of exploration, testing, connecting and a bucket load of inspiration. The Source Kids Disability Expo is here to keep it fun and energetic – just like a weekend hangout with friends.
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Assistive Technology Trials at your place or ours!
Astris PME offers the largest range of wheelchairs, commodes, activity chairs, floor sitters, pushchairs, standers, walkers, gait trainers, and more.
Visit our kid and family-friendly showroom in Brisbane, or have one of our qualified consultants visit you (with your OT or PT present). Make an appointment for a free trial with an Astris PME Specialist Consultant for personalised service and expert advice. Our facilities offer clinic rooms for scripted AT trials and ample space for thorough wheelchair testing.
You will find our experience centres in Brisbane, Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle, Canberra, Young, and Melbourne –with new branches opening soon in Queensland and Western Australia!
In your session we’ll:
• help you understand the funding in your NDIS plan
• explain all the budget categories
• discuss the kinds of supports you can use
• share tips and tricks about how the NDIS works.
With us, it’s all about you.
We support you to navigate the NDIS with confidence, armed with the knowledge you need to get the most from your child’s plan.
And, we take care of NDIS admin and paying invoices to give you more time to focus on the things that matter to you and your family.
Call today to make your booking or scan the QR code to register your interest and we’ll call you!
We’re proud to partner with Source Kids.
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 staff member and they will call first aid on your behalf.
LOST CHILDREN
If you have become separated from a child accompanying you, please advise security at the front of the hall, or a Source Kids staff member immediately.
MALE / FEMALE FACILITIES
Can be located inside at the front and rear of the Exhibition Hall.
DISABILITY TOILETS
Can be located inside at the rear right-hand side of the exhibition hall near café. As noted below, temporary accessible change facilities are available in the back left-hand corner of the exhibition hall (as marked on the floorplan).
QUIET HOURS
FROM 10AM – 12PM BOTH DAYS OF EXPO
Key infomation
CATERING
Light snacks and a selection of freshly prepared food is available for purchase during expo hours from the onsite Café located at the rear of the exhibition hall. There are also many cafes and restaurants in and around the Southbank area of Brisbane.
SENSORY HEADSET LOAN
Should you require the loan of a Sensory Headset these can be located at the hall entrance. Speak to one of our friendly Source Kids staff member at the Sensory Headset Loan counter, to assist.
PAYMENTS
Our event will be a cashless event and payments for products within the event can only be made via EFTPOS payments.
TOILETS / CHANGE FACILITIES
Accessible Change facilities –thanks to Aidacare, are located in the back left-hand corner of the exhibition hall (as marked on the floor plan, pages 14 -15)
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 staff member to assist.
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EXHIBITORS BOOTH
AAC Book Builders E9
Acacia Plan Management A5
Active Eight F2
Aidacare A22
Alliance Community A31
Allinto Australia D18
Alternate Mobility Vehicle 4
Angels on Duty C10
APEX Mobility C24 are-able A17
Assistive Tech C27
Astris PME C1
Atlas McNeil Community C5
Australian Football League (AFL) G23
Autism Awareness Australia C15
Autism Queensland G3
Auto Extras Vehicle 2
Automobility Vehicle 5
Avanos Medical Australia E8
Beam Health D9
Blue Wing Care A3
Body Smart Health B11
Brainwave Australia C16
Brazier Mobility Vehicle 6
Burleigh Wagon A16
CAP Furniture G10
Carer Gateway Wellways A30
Centre of Movement E10
Chewy Charms + Twigs Toy
Boutique E11
Children's Nursing Queensland F12
ClearSky Allied Health F7
Clickability G24
Cloud 9 Youth & Supports A11
Colour My Wheels G13
Connect Coordination QLD B12
Connector Co C11
Connect U Support G19
CRATE Resources G21
Dejay Medical E1
Disability Support Guide D4
Early Start Australia B6
ENVISAGE FREE PARENT WORKSHOPS G4
Etac B17
Everyday Independence C23
Find A Carer A4
First2Care C9
Freedom Motors Australia Vehicle 3
Gen Physio G15
EXHIBITORS BOOTH
GOALS Psychology E7
Growing Skills + Small Moments
Speech & Play B10
GTK A24
Guide Dogs Queensland G5
HART Sport C21
Healthcare Innovations Australia E18
Health Equipment & Consumable Supplies Australia (HECSA) F3
Humility Support Services C13
Illume Learning F5
ILS Kids (Independent Living Specialists) E22
Independence and Beyond Support Services D15
IndependentlyYou.com.au G20
Infinity Sunflower Care A20
Jack's Butterflies + Sky High Healthcare F10
Joya Medical Supplies E26
Kidsafe QLD Inc F8
Kite Mobility Vehicle 7
Leap in! A26
Lets Connect Support Services
Make A Wish Australia
Mix The Arts Studio - The Articulated Cat
Mobility Engineering
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Stage
Get ready to be entertained!
Our line-up of fun on the Stage will get you moving, grooving, clapping and cheering. We’ll have All Abilities Cricket, Kids Comedy Puppet Show, the Mini Moshers Music Show and some amazing Magic and Circus acts for the kids and much more! Plus some of your favourite characters coming to join us. You won’t want to miss out. The Stage is in the middle of the hall, and you can check out the full program of entertainment on pages 18-20.
active zone
Come and find out what your body can do in the Active Zone, where you’ll be able to test your balancing, climbing, and jumping skills with a fun soft-fall obstacle course. No matter if you’re 6 or 60, this is sure to be a good time!
The Active Zone is located front left of hall, where it will be available for play during all opening hours of the expo.
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arcade zone
Zone overview
We have loads of fun, active and entertaining zones available through the expo – designed to make the event a great day out for all.
nature zone
Take in the tranquillity of our calming Nature Zone where there are some wonderous animals big & small hiding out for you to seek and find. Grab a magnifying glass and take an adventure along our forest wall to see how much wonderful wildlife you can find. The Nature Zone will be located on the right hand-side of hall and open both days of expo.
movie zone
We have some fun for everyone! Who’s ready to shoot some hoops & strike some goals. Head to the Arcade Zone on the left-hand side of the hall, where there are three interactive areas to choose from. Basketball, NBA Jam or Air Hockey - do them all in any order you like! The Arcade Zone will be the happening place, open both days of expo.
VR Zone
Immerse yourself into another world with our amazing VR Zone! Thanks to the technology of virtual reality, you will experience incredible adventures without having to go anywhere. Jump aboard our roller coaster and embark on a journey or beat saber your way to a top score, the choice is yours. Our VR Zone will be located at the back left-hand side of the hall and will be open on both days of expo.
Sensory Headset Loan
Do you want to dive into the full expo experience without being overstimulated? We have your ‘ears’ covered! Speak to one of our friendly Source Kids staff members at the Sensory Headset Loan counter (front of hall entrance), where you can loan a headset for the duration of your stay. Please drop the headset back on your way out of the expo.
SUPPORTED BY
Put on some headphones, kick back on a bean bag and enjoy our Silent Movie Zone. It’s a great place to chill out and enjoy some down time before setting off again to explore the rest of the expo. The Movie Zone will be open on both event days and located the back of the hall.
dino zone
Get ready to roar with excitement with Jurassic Jack and his Dino Jeep! Meet Jack and his rangers in the Dino Zone located at the front right of the hall. Stomp by the Dino Zone and have photos with the prehistoric tribute Jeep (it even roars like a T- Rex). Fossils and movie replicas will be displayed along with Jr ranger’s fossil dig boxes. You will be delighted to meet the cute baby dinosaurs and cheeky Spike the Spinosaurus. He is looking forward to helping make the Brisbane Source Kids Expo a RoARsOME event.
THE STAGE
Get ready to be entertained! Our line-up of fun on the Stage will get you moving, clapping, and cheering. You can find our Stage at the centre of the hall and check out our program of performances below.
THE STAGE stage
program
SATURDAY 3 AUGUST & SUNDAY 4 AUGUST
TIME SESSION
11:00am - 11:30am All Abilities Cricket program with VDCC
11:30am – 12:00pm WCMX Australia
Saturday only 12:00pm – 12:45pm The Mini Moshers
Sunday only 12:00pm – 12:45pm Kids Comedy Puppet Show with Larrikin Puppets
12:45pm – 1:30pm Magic + Circus Show with Juggling Liam
1:30pm – 2:00pm Meet your favourite characters: CHASE & MARSHALL FROM PAW PATROL AND BLUEY!
2:00pm – 2:30pm Guide Dogs Queensland
Saturday only 2:30pm – 3:00pm Sing along with Access Arts
All Abilities Cricket program with VDCC
11:00am - 11:30am
Ready to step up to the crease and knock some boundaries out of the park? Join Kaz and the crew at the VDCC All Abilities Program for a cricket experience like no other! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just discovering your love for the game, their program welcomes everyone with open arms.
At VDCC they believe cricket is for everyone, regardless of age or ability. Their inclusive environment ensures that everyone can participate, make friends, and unleash their cricketing skills in a fun and supportive setting. Come be a part of the vibrant community and discover the joy of cricket! 11:00am - 11:30am
12:00pm - 12:45pm SAT ONLY
THE MINI MOSHERS – KIDS MUSIC SHOW
What’s better than lollipops, sunshine and rainbows all at once? Of course it is Brisbane’s most cherished kids band... The Mini Moshers! Bullseye chuca lucka! They are an internationally award-winning rock band for young children. Sing-along with Sydney the female vocalist, mosh to Nicko’s tasty guitar riffs and dance (or spin!) along to Molly
11:30am - 12:00pm
WCMX Australia
Whether you walk or roll, everyone is welcome to play on the WMCX and Adaptive Skate obstacle course! WCMX and Adaptive Skating are inclusive sports that all abilities can participate in. Push your limits and use your assistive technology to have fun! Head to the Stage at 11:30am both days of expo and see if you can beat the obstacle course!
Kids Comedy Puppet Show with Larrikin Puppets
Join Larrikin Puppets for their colourful and exciting, award-winning puppet show for children and families, featuring zany characters, silly skits, funny jokes, live interaction and catchy original songs (as heard on Spotify and Apple Music). Highly entertaining and captivating, Larrikin Puppets encourage audiences to talk, dance, sing and play along.
12:00pm - 12:45pm SUN ONLY
12:45pm - 1:30pm
Magic + Circus Show with Juggling Liam
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, roll up roll up and brace yourselves for an explosion of talent and excitement! Coming straight out of the heart of Brisbane, we have a 13-year-old dynamo who’s been setting stages on fire all over Queensland for the past three years. Hold on to your seats and get ready for an action-packed extravaganza – the one, the only, the sensational Juggling Liam! Witness the Impossible LIVE! Juggling Liam is performing daily at 12:45pm. PLUS, after the show you can even get a photo with him! Get ready to be dazzled, delighted, and downright amazed!
THE STAGE THE STAGE
2:00pm - 2:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Meet your favourite characters: Chase and Marshall from Paw Patrol, and Aussie favourite, Bluey!
Who is your favourite?
We’re bringing our favourite characters to the Stage to meet and greet you, have a little dance & maybe get a pic or two! Whether you’re a big kid at heart or your kids just love cartoons – we’ve got something for everyone. Come join us on the Stage for some fun with our awesome characters.
Guide Dogs
Queensland Guide Dogs Queensland will be demonstrating and providing Tips and Safety information regarding guiding a person of low vision in the community. They will also offer the opportunity to be blindfolded and have a low vision experience, using a cane and other assistive technology.
2:30pm - 3:00pm SAT ONLY
Sing along with Access Arts
Sing along with the Access Arts Singers! As part of Access Arts, a leading advocate for accessibility and inclusion in the arts, the talented ensemble of singers will showcase the power of music in our community. With diverse voices and shared passion, Access Arts Singers captivate audiences with their harmonious and catchy tunes! Join in for an unforgettable musical experience and be part of their mission to promote accessibility and empowerment through the arts.
We are a team of experienced occupational therapists, speech pathologists, psychologists, positive behaviour support practitioners, social workers, music therapists and physiotherapists. With a united focus on achieving your goals, we’re more than a service – we’re your partners for allied health supports. Visit us at Booth A28, see our services with immediate appointments online at livebig.com.au or call us on 1300 390 222
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