Source Kids Melbourne Disability Digital Expo Guide by Source Kids

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Welcom e to the Melbourne Source Kids Disability Expo special digital issue of our expo g uide!

are so disappointed that we are not able to host our Melbourne Expo on August 15 and 16 this year as planned, we were looking forward to this event, as we know you were too. It has been a big year for everyone across the globe with a pandemic that has fundamentally changed the way most of us work and live. One thing we do know, is that our community of parents and carers of children with special needs, continue to need and search for products and services to help their child live their best life. These needs don’t go away during COVID, yet the opportunities for our community to search for the answers they need are limited. While we are not able to deliver our Melbourne expo when we intended because of government regulations around events, we decided to put together this fantastic digital expo guide to help everyone until we are able to deliver our expo event (scheduled for February 2021). This guide features all of our sponsors and exhibitors with information about their products and services. It’s digital so you can click through to their site for more information with the click of a mouse and our exhibitors can then provide more information or answers to questions on their products and services. Don’t be shy, our exhibitors are incredible and happy to help in any way they can. We hope you enjoy this digital expo guide, we can’t wait to see you all in February and we hope you are all staying safe and well during these challenging times. Much love from the entire Source Kids team!

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What can you expect at our expo in February?

Our performance zone will bring you some fantastic performances, demonstrations and activities for everyone to join in with – all ages, all abilities! In between performances it makes a fabulous chill out zone to relax and lounge about. Here is our performance zone schedule, running on both days of the event:

SATURDAY 13 & SUNDAY 14 FEBRUARY 10.30am

Calm Through Creativity and Play by Rainbow Muse

11.00am

AllPlay Football

12.00pm

Lah-Lah’s Big Live Band

1.30pm

Music Therapy Wellness

2.00pm

Hunger for Dance

Lah-Lah’s Big Live Band Come and meet Lah-Lah and Buzz, stars of ABC Kids as they join Source Kids in two very special interactive musical workshops. Lah-Lah is all about introducing kids to music and musical instruments. Lah-Lah and Buzz will sing, dance and best of all meet you and your family with Lola the Dancing Double Bass! Sing high and low, fast and slow and play some stop and go musical games. These special musical shows with Lah-Lah and Buzz will be held on both Saturday and Sunday at 12.00 noon on the Performance Zone stage.

Hunger for Dance Hunger for Dance’s Triple A – Artists of All Abilities, is a dance and movement program designed specifically for kids and youth with additional needs. These programs are run as a group, yet cater to the individual needs of each artist. Not just about ‘dance’, the Triple A program improves gross and fine motor skills, helps to develop social cues and express emotions and is an outlet to be who you are, just as you are! Come and try out this program in the performance zone at 2.00pm on both days of the expo.

Our Melbourne Source Kids Disability Expo will be held on Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 February 2021 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.

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Come and explore instruments, make sounds, sing or listen to well known kids songs. This interactive music session welcomes children and their families/carers to join together in an uplifting, shared music making experience.   Sarah Punch is a Music Therapist from Music Therapy Wellness Clinic, an inhome service that provides intervention to infants, children and adolescents with a range of unique needs. Clients are supported and encouraged to achieve a wide range of goals in an environment that's fun and motivating. Music is enjoyable, familiar and accessible which makes it an ideal therapeutic tool for kids because they often don't realise how hard they're actually working! Music therapy is evidence-based and is an approved NDIS intervention. Come and try out this musical program in the performance zone at 1.30pm on both days of the expo.

AllPlay Football AllPlay Footy is an amazing program that allows kids who experience developmental challenges or has a disability to play footy. AllPlay Footy will be bringing the game to our expo and running sessions for everyone to participate in. Come and have a go in the performance zone at 11.00am on both days of the expo.

Calm Through Creativity and Play by Rainbow Muse This session incorporates yoga, mindfulness and creative art therapy into a playful adventure to help children, both little and big, to express some feelings through something arty, connect with their bodies with some yummy stretches and deep breathing to let go of any niggling stresses, all while having a laugh! Rainbow Muse is based in Melbourne and offers art therapy, talk therapy, child-centred play therapy, mindfulness and yoga in an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. It is an NDIS Registered service focusing on mental health and therapy services with a bit of creativity and magic. Wellbeing and living your best life are important for everyone at every stage, from little ones right through to grownups. Chenai is Registered Art Therapist, Counsellor and Yoga Teacher specialising in working with children on the Autism Spectrum, helping them be their most sparkly selves. Join us for 30 minutes of selfregulating fun in the performance zone at 10.30am on both days of the expo.

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FACE PAINTING Who doesn’t love some bright coloured paint and glitter on their faces with pictures of their favourite animal, superhero, fairy, flowers or butterflies? Our favourite face painter Bec from Wonderland Face-paint and Make-up will be at the expo ready to create some incredible magic in Game Zone 2.

Come and explore the sensory wonderland filled with all the latest sensory equipment and products available. This space will be created by Wilkins International and 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.

ACTI VITY ZONE The Hart Sport Activity Zone will be decked out with a range of fun soft fall equipment and obstacles to entertain the kids. Located on the left-hand side of the exhibition hall the Activity Zone will be available during all opening hours of the expo.

GAME ZONE 1 INFLATA BLES Come and check out the giant dart board and snooker in our inflatables section at the expo. Thanks to Fowl Play Games and Events, the inflatable zone offers hours of fun for all abilities!

Our Game Zone 1 will have a range of fun giant games and activities to enjoy…connect 4, Jenga, hopscotch, basketball and soft play blocks this zone will be loads of fun.

GAME ZONE 2 Game Zone 2 is brand new to the Source Kids Expo – a giant colouring wall, bowling, Lego and face painting – we guarantee the kids won’t want to leave, and your legs will appreciate the rest while the kids have fun in between exploring the exhibitors. M e l b o u r n e D i sa b i l i t y Exp o Gu i d e 2020 15

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Our Info Pod will present information sessions across a range of topics across both expo days. Following is a schedule of the sessions, and an overview of what each presentation will cover.

SATURDAY 13 & SUNDAY 14 FEBRUARY 10.15am

Understanding meltdowns and anxiety in children – Raelene Dundon

11.15am

NDIS self-management – all you need to know - LeapIn

1.15pm

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2:15pm

Toileting and continence – Monica Harrop from Continence Geelong

3:15pm

U N D E R S TA N D I N G M E LT D O W N S A N D ANXIET Y IN CHILDREN Presented by Raelene Dundon of Okey Dokey Childhood Psychology This session will include strategies and methods for understanding meltdowns and anxiety in children. It also includes a Q & A within the session, so bring your questions along! The session is being presented by Raelene Dundon, an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and the Director of Okey Dokey Childhood Psychology in Melbourne. Raelene has extensive experience working with children with developmental disabilities and their families, as well as typically developing children, providing educational, social/emotional and behavioural support. Raelene regularly presents workshops for parents and professionals on topics related to supporting children with special needs in the classroom and in other settings. Join us for this session in the Info Pod at 10.15am on both days of the expo.

Advocacy for your child at school including children’s rights and tips for working with schools – Helen Johnson & Helen Tossell

NDIS PL AN MANAGEMENT – A L L YO U N E E D T O K N O W TO GE T THE B ES T FROM YO U R P L A N Presented by Leap in! This is a session aimed at allowing people who are looking for ideas and strategies to get the most out of their NDIS Plans to fully understand the flexibility that plan management can bring and how to think outside the box. The session is being presented by Leap in! who are specialists in plan management and supports thousands of Australians across the country. This session will also include a Q&A – so be sure to bring your questions along! Join us for this session in the Info Pod at 11.15am on both days of the expo.

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TOILE TING A ND CONTINENCE Presented by Monica Harrop from Continence Geelong This session will include an overview of toileting and management, what products and aids are available in the disability market; what to use and when and where to go for further help in your local community – it’s your one-stop guide to continence! The session will be presented by Monica Harrop who is a Continence Nurse Specialist Consultant from Continence Geelong. Monica has 41 Years’ experience as a Registered Nurse/ midwife working across both rural and regional Victoria and the Geelong region, including 17 years Continence Experience in men, women, paediatrics (children) and the NDIS. Join us for this session in the Info Pod at 2.15pm on both days of the expo.

A D V O C A C Y F O R YO U R C H I L D AT SCHOOL INCLUDING CHILDREN ’S RIGHTS AND TIPS FOR WORKING WITH SCHOOLS P r e s e n t e d b y H e l e n To s s e l l a n d H e l e n J o h n s o n from Association for Children with a Disability This session will give parents the resources they need to support their child in any educational setting. It will delve into the rights of our children and provide tips for working with schools including student support group meetings and working with teachers. The session will also include Q&A – so bring your questions along!

Helen Tossell, Facilitator, ACD Helen is an experienced facilitator for the Association for Children with a Disability (ACD), and a mother of two young men – Andrew, who has autism, and James who has physical disabilities. Helen has been working for ACD for over a decade, and also has experience as a teacher. A firm believer that knowledge is power, Helen has a passion for advocacy and finds it immensely fulfilling to develop and present workshops to parents of children with disability. Helen’s work and life experience as the mother of two sons with disability give her an invaluable insight into the many factors involved when parents advocate for their children. Helen Johnson, Facilitator and Support Advisor, ACD Helen has worked for the Association for Children with a Disability for over 15 years as a Support Advisor and as a workshop facilitator. She lives in regional Victoria and has two adult sons – Jayden and Ben, who has Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome (only 600 in the world) and autism. His diagnosis brings many and varied physical, intellectual and medical challenges. Helen also worked in Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) services, for nine years and is a Board member and a Principal Ambassador for Carers Australia. Helen’s passion is for every person with a disability and their family to have control and choice in their lives, with access to timely information, quality resources, supports, appropriate funding, and services. Join us for this session in the Info Pod at 3.15pm on both days of the expo.

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Paediatric Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (PIASTM) is a new and highly effective intensive therapy to help reduce muscle tightness and spasticity for children with cerebral palsy, practiced at The Timmermans Method clinics. timmermansmethod.com.au

The team at NeuroMoves Kids Specialise in exercise therapy for children of all ages with any neurological condition! scia.org.au/neuromoves-exercise

The Parent Mentor Program by Deaf Children Australia helps parents who have received a recent diagnosis for their child or have already begun their journey. This is a fantastic program for parents feeling overwhelmed on the diagnosis that their child is deaf or hard of hearing. deafchildrenaustralia.org.au

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People Outdoors run fantastic outdoor activities and camps designed for people of all abilities. They are goal oriented and their programs vary from day activities to five-day camps. peopleoutdoors.org.au

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Sameview is a unique app that helps families to connect their therapy supports together so that everyone is on the same page and working together to achieve the family’s goals. sameview.com.au

colourful clip-on reminder tags are perfect for your kid’s school bags to help remind them what they need to pack and what needs to come back! Remindables are perfect to help children do things for themselves. remindables.com.au

Connect to ma ble Mable is an online platform that’s revolutionising disability support. It lets you find and connect with independent support workers around Australia. mable.com.au

Looking for prosthetic and orthotic clinical services? The team at OAPL can help out with a wide range of paediatric needs. oapl.com.au

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T RA VEL WI TH T HE B R UN O CH A RI O T T RA ILE R! It has been a challenging year for a lot of those in our communities and times such as the ones we are living in now, make us appreciate our loved ones more so than ever before. However, for many people the physical distance and isolation has become more immense than previously experienced; a multitude of issues arise that prevent us from seeing friends and family who could live a considerable distance away. Transport is at the forefront of this as it gives us the ability to go to wherever it is we need to be or want to go. At Mobility Engineering, we do our best to break down these limitations by providing people with mobility solutions to suit their everyday needs. Now that travel r e s t r i c t i o n s a r e l i f t e d p e o p l e w i l l w a n t t o v i s i t t h e i r l o v e d o n e s o r e x p l o r e mo r e o f t h e beautiful country we call home and they may also need to bring their wheelchair or scooter to get around easier through the community. The Bruno Chariot Mobility Trailer is a great solution for someone requiring the additional space, enabling wider community access and freedom. The Chariot sits on the back of any vehicle with a towbar and has been designed w i t h e a s e o f o p e r a t i o n i n m i n d . S i m pl y b r i n g t h e p l a t f o r m d o w n t o t h e g r o u n d w i t h the push of a button and drive your mobility device right onto the platform. Once on the platform, push the button to raise it back up to the right height and secure your mobility device to the platform. The Chariot is also equipped with 360Â° wheels and has a solid hitch connection, which means you do not need to know how to reverse a t r a i l e r a n d y o u c a n pa r a l l e l p a r k , a s t h e C h a r i o t g o e s i n w h i c h e v e r d i r e c t i o n y o u g o . Products such as the Chariot are giving community accessibility back by allowing greater freedom of movement to those who need it. Let us explore the country, visit our friends and family and create more wonderful memories in our community as this is what we as people do best.

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Invest in a little bit of magic and experience a new kind of calm with the ‘My Buddy’ weighted toy and bag from Peaceful Lotus. peacefullotus.com.au

Wholesome Blends has created new Australian made Enteral blends made with real ingredients. These are made for tubies by a tubie Mum and contain nothing but fresh fruits, vegetables and proteins. wholesomeblends.com.au

If you’re looking for Plan Management services , the team at AIIM Choices have a focus on saving participants time and removing the burden of dealing with the day to day administration that comes with an NDIS plan. aiimchoices.com.au

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Gymnastics Victoria’s free Aerobase program is a fun introduction to Aerobics that anyone can do from anywhere. Aerobase has six instructional lessons that run for 10-15 minutes, all you need is a screen, access to the internet and sound! vic.gymnastics.org.au

Find and hire your own support workers on Hireup, who fit your needs and interests. hireup.com.au

The new Ribcap Kids Baseball Cap from Dejay is perfect to protect your head during these cooler months. dejay.com.au

Do you know a young person who provides care for a family member affected by disability, illness or addition? The team at Little Dreams have a range of programs to support young carers. littledreamers.org.au

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Leggero strollers – The Leggero range of strollers has been designed to provide

varying degrees of postural support while facilitating functional activities. Available in three different models, each stroller is designed to cater for different postural and functional needs. Colours – Big Sky Blue, Rosso Red, Ice Silver and Snowberry Pink. Left to Right: Breezi Max, Breezi, Teezi REACH DYNO TRAK

Breezi – a range of practical paediatric chairs. They can be used to help children with mild to moderate needs, including those with postural and behavioural difficulties. Accessories are available for a variety of positioning needs, including head, upper and lower body and mobile options. The Breezi seating range comes in sizes which suit children of all ages For more information or details on a distributor in your area, please contact us on 1300 499 282 or email sales@hiaus.net.au. www.hiaus.net.au

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Afford is a leading Australian not-forprofit disability organisation that has over 68 years’ experience in providing specialised supports that allow people to live the life they choose under the NDIS. afford.com.au

Wrap Around Kids is an NDIS Support Coordination software in Victoria and offers team management anywhere, plus you can store documents and access the private chat room. And, the cost can be covered by your Assistive Technology budget too! wraparoundkids.com.au

If you are looking for childhood intervention services , check out EACH

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– they offer a family-centred approach for children with disability or developmental delay up to the age of seven to families across the North Eastern, Eastern and SouthEastern regions of Melbourne. each.com.au

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This Chai r Topper has been designed for users who are able to transfer, the cool device automatically folds and stores a conventional folding wheelchair inside a weather resistant car-top compartment! mobilityengineering.com.au

These children’s body splints from Second Skin are designed to improve posture, control, symmetry, stability and mobility skills. There are many product features and kids design options. secondskin.com.au

These Ems for Kids noise reduction earmuffs help little ears find ‘quiet’ in a noisy world and help your child combat sensory overload, filter out distractions and increase calm. Suitable for 6 months +. earmuffsforkids.com.au

Fun and stylish bedroom fashion for kids from Staydry. Water and stain resistant fabric equals less laundry, yay! staydry.com.au

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Magic Mobility gives every child the thing they deserve – Freedom to go anywhere. We listen to kids, and their families, to design powered wheelchairs that fit your lives. Trial today!

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Youth Protective Underwear Medline’s Youth Underwear is ideal for children between the ages of 10 and 20, who may be growing out of nappies, but not yet big enough for adult pull-ups. Our Youth Protective Underwear contain super-absorbent polymers to help absorb fluid, and wick moisture away from their skin to keep them dry until they’re changed. With its discreet white cover, moisture-resistant barrier and soft elastic, the Youth Protective Underwear has the look and feel of normal underwear, keeping your child feeling comfortable at all times!

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Pathways 2 Employment. School Leaver Employment Support Uniting’s School Leaver Employment Support program has helped young people make the transition from school to employment through a range of training, work placements and life skills opportunities. Places are now open for NDIS funded students transitioning from school at the end of 2020.

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Mable helps to connect people who are seeking support with those looking to provide it.

ONCALL is a leading Disability Services Provider ONCALL delivers a wide range of disability supports and services for children and adults to ensure you have the opportunity to live a full and independent life and achieve your NDIS plan goals. ONCALL operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and provides qualified, skilled, security screened staff, with up-to-date mandatory requirements. We support participants and their families with: -

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Find and connect with independent support workers in your area. Mable is the website that’s revolutionising disability support. It lets you search and connect directly with thousands of independent support people around Australia, giving you the control to choose who supports you. So, whether you’re seeking “music” people or “caring” people, “dancing” people or “foodie” people, you’ll find them on Mable. We’re online so it’s easy and affordable; plus you can use your NDIS funding. Sign up to Mable for free today

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Building Skills For Life 100 MILE FOODIE IS AN NDIS PROVIDER 100 Mile Foodie support NDIS participants by encouraging the development of independent living skills through teaching participants about nutritious food choices with a hands-on approach. We work on improving skills surrounding: food preparation, meal planning, meal prepping and meal storage, all while experiencing new flavours, new recipes, cooking and the enjoyment of food. Positive outcomes of our program include: social participation, meeting new people, improving and developing communication skills, trying new things and development of independent life skills. We cover Metro Melbourne, South Gippsland and Mornington Peninsula

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