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Astris PME has just opened a new experience centre in Hallam, Melbourne, joining our existing Truganina showroom to better serve our Victorian clients. Visit our showrooms to explore Australia’s largest range of complex Assistive Technology for kids, promoting independent, active lifestyles. Our facilities offer clinic rooms for scripted AT trials and PWC tracks for thorough wheelchair testing.
Make an appointment for a free trial with our Specialist Consultants for personalised service and expert advice. Our experience centres are also located in Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle, Canberra, Young, and Brisbane.
TRUGANINA
Welcome to Melbourne melbourne
Hi Melbourne!
We’re so excited to be back in glorious Melbourne for the fifth time, following hugely successful expos in the past four 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 the Award-winning Team Dream, inclusive footy, BAM Arts all abilities dance and some amazing African drumming for 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, Melbourne, 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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Monday–Friday 8am– 5pm | Emergency Respite 24/7
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 rear of the exhibition hall near café.
DISABILITY TOILETS
Can be located inside at the rear 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 floor plan).
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 South Wharf and Crown Casino Complex.
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 16-17).
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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Build, bond and boost abilities with our LEGO Group - where fun meets fine motor mastery and improved social skills!
Group date:
Every Wednesday 9:30AM - 11:30AM
Small group:
2 - 4 children per group
Age: 3-6
High Support Ratio: 1 therapist to 2 children
Group activities
Fun LEGO building tasks in groups or in pairs with emphasis on collaboration and communication.
Therapist involved: OT, Speech & AHA
Duration: 2 hours
Ready your child to school with our tailored Early Childhood Program at Diversey Care - where every milestone matters!
Group date:
Every Thursday 9:30AM - 12:30PM Every Saturday 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Small group: 3 - 5 children per group
Age: 3-6
High Support Ratio: 1 therapist to 2 children
Group activities
Simulating a structured environment and providing intensive adult support to enhance social skills, emotional control, and physical coordination in a small group setting.
Therapist involved: OT, Speech, Psych & AHA
Duration: 3 hours
Occupational Therapy, Physiot herapy, Speech Pat hology, Psychology, Social Work
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Suite 3, 260 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley 3150
See an OT in TWO weeks!
Call to book your FREE Unpack Your Plan Session with Australia’s leading NDIS plan manager!
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!
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EXHIBITORS BOOTH
Abbott Australasia D15
Accessible Care E10
Activate Allied Health F7
Active Rehab C7
Advanced Care Disability Services H7
Aidacare F16
Aiim Choices D2
Alliance Community C12
Amity Care Services D11
APEX Mobility B29
Aruma E8
Assistive Tech C33
Association for Children with a Disability (ACD) A17
Astris PME C1
Atlas McNeil Community D10
Auslan on Pine H15
Australian Health Professionals G22
Autism Awareness Australia A12
Automobility Vehicle 4
Avanos Medical Australia G27
Baby Spa Aus H36
BePositive Therapy H35
Beyond Disability Services C15
Brazier Mobility Vehicle 2
Bright Living Solutions H37
Camp for Kids and Adults E18
Canine Comprehension B19
CareChoice F5
Carer Gateway - Merri Health D18
Child & Family Care Network Inc F2
Continence at Conquip + Topcat
Healthcare D6
Continence Solutions H6
Core Assist E17
Cultural Perspectives (MiAccess) C31
Dejay Medical C29 + D4
Diamond Care Victoria H17
Direct Care Support H14
Disability Support Guide F3
Diversey Care D28
DoAbility C22
Dot on a Sock H32
Dream Maker Community Services D14
Duncan Legal H12
EACH D13
Emble Allied Health C32
Empower and Shine Disability H26
ENABLE Therapy Services B27
ENVISAGE G18
Etac B31
Everyday Independence C30
Evolution Creative Arts Therapies C13
Fiona Sexton Photography G30
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) + Country
Fire Authorities (CFA) E16
Flying Fox F12
Fragile X Association of Australia A2
Freedom Motors Australia Vehicle 3
EXHIBITORS
BOOTH
Gen Physio A19
GRP Speech Pathology G19
GTK C20
Happy Square H22
Hamony Home and Community Care H19
HART Sport D16
Help at Hand Support Services E7
HeyDoodle A20
Hibi Health A10
Hi Five Community Services F20
Hireup
Homeable
Home Education Network
ILS Kids (Independent Living Specialists)
Including You
Incluso Services
IndependentlyYou com au G32
Instacare C27
Interim Care H11
Jims Laundry Services G9
Joya Medical Supplies
Kaiko Fidgets
Key Word Sign Victoria
Kickbrick Toys
KidsPT
Kidvelo Bikes Australia
Latrobe Community Health Service F4
Leap in! D20
Liberator A22
Life Without Barriers
Disability Services
MELBOURNE MELBOURNE MELBOURNE
Sensory Guide
11.00am –12.00pm
12.00pm –3.30pm For assistance please reach out to Source Kids staff or volunteers
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 inclusive footy, 1Club Golf, InMove performing arts and some amazing African drumming for kids and much more! Plus some of your favourite characters coming to join us. You won’t want to miss out. The Stage is at the back middle of the hall, and you can check out the full program of entertainment on pages 20-22.
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 middle left of hall, where it will be available for play during all opening hours of the expo.
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 left 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 right-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.
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 at the back of the hall.
VR Zone
race running animal zone
Come and try out the fun sport of Race Running!
A Race Runner is a custom built three-wheeled 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 for use during the event, located at the front right of the hall.
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.
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.
Stimulate and encourage your child’s natural love for the environment and all creatures, within our Animal Zone. Located centrally on the right-hand side of the hall, Animals on the Move will have a petting zoo for all to enjoy. Care and nurture the farm animals in this highly visual and hands-on space. Open from 11am – 3pm both days of expo.
THE STAGE 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 back middle of the hall and check out our program of performances below.
stage program
12:00pm - 12:45pm
TEAM DREAM
FRIDAY 5 JULY & SUNDAY 6 JULY
10.30AM-11.00AM
Fighting crime with Victoria Police
11:00AM - 11:30AM 1Club Golf with Reach & Belong
11:30AM - 12:00PM
You can Play Footy - presented by FIDA
12:00PM - 12:45PM
PARTY YEAH! Live show by award winning Team Dream
12:45PM - 1:30PM
Dance along with us - presented by InMove Performing Arts
B.Amazed by BAM Arts - an inclusive and interactive dance session
3:00PM - 3:30PM
Explore African Drumming for Kids, Schools and Wellness
Team Dream’s electrifying live show ‘Party Yeah!’ is an exciting and interactive show that will captivate young children and those young at heart. Come along and follow the band’s quest to find the perfect DJ in a vibrant atmosphere.
With tracks like “The Pop,” “I Feel Fine,” “Hello,” “Freeze,” “Wonderful Day,” and more, you will be treated to a delightful musical experience. The show is designed to be highly engaging, encouraging children to sing, dance, and “Get moving”.
So join the band on this magical journey and let the spirit of “Team Dream” ignite your imagination and enthusiasm.
10:30am - 11:00am
FIGHTING CRIME WITH VICTORIA POLICE
Any budding police officers out there, Melbourne? Come and join the Victoria Police team who will talk to us about safe spaces, what to do in an emergency and how they keep us all protected. They may even show us how to use their radios and look for clues like a real detective!
Victoria Police will be on Stage between 10.30-11am both days of expo.
Winner of both the 2022 and 2023 What’s On 4 Kids Awards for ‘Best Kids Live Show’, Team Dream knows how to captivate and entertain.
11:00am - 11:30am
1GOLF WITH REACH & BELONG
There is nothing quite like being out on the golf course, hitting a round with friends, and exercising without even knowing it! 1ClubGolf is all about embracing community inclusion and are set to putt their way onto our Stage. This program is presented by Reach & Belong who provides group day programs, after school and holiday programs with 1:1 support. Their programs are available for secondary school aged participants and up – all aimed to help participants live their lives to the fullest, have fun, and develop friendships and skills to support independent living.
YOU CAN PLAY FOOTYPRESENTED BY FIDA
Get involved with footy and have fun with some handball skills! FIDA provides a league for people with an intellectual impairment to play footy. The FIDA Club welcomes players and thrives to provide more than just footy – it’s social plus it provides fitness and educates players. That’s a winning goal right there. Come on over to the Stage for a play and to learn more.
11:30am - 12:00pm 12:45pm - 1:30pm
DANCE ALONG WITH US - PRESENTED BY INMOVE PERFORMING ARTS
InMove Performing Arts is an inclusive community which supports the participation of people of all abilities through performance and the arts. They pride themselves in practicing and growing in the true definition of inclusion, where everyone is empowered and supported to participate. The team welcome anyone and everyone to come along to see some of the fabulous performer’s show you their outstanding talents, and then join in to have some fun dancing and learning together!
THE STAGE THE STAGE
2:30pm - 3:00pm FRI ONLY
ALL-ABILITIES DANCE WORKSHOP
- WITH DANCE 4 ALL
Join in for a free demo session of the Dance 4 All “all-abilities” dance class. The session will include movement and music activities guaranteed to get everyone up and dancing. A visual schedule of all the activities will be available as will props to encourage movement and motor patterns.
Dance 4 All is a community that is safe, completely free from judgement and offers understanding and mutual support. A place where students and families are able to create connections within the local disability community and form positive relationships with likeminded people.
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!
SAINTSPLAY ALL ABILITIES FOOTY
SaintsPlay – All Abilities Football Program is an inclusive, fun, footy program for children aged between 5 – 18 years of age with developmental challenges/autism, that enhances social connectivity and confidence in participants.
2:30pm - 3:00pm SAT ONLY
B.AMAZED BY BAM ARTS - AN INCLUSIVE AND INTERACTIVE DANCE SESSION
Come dance with us at BAM Arts Inc- it’ll B*AMazing! BAM Arts Inc runs performing and creative arts classes and social activities for people with a disability of all ages, in Melbourne’s southeast! The programmes are innovative, fun and focus on bringing together people with a similar interest to create, learn and perform together.
3:00pm - 3:30pm
EXPLORE AFRICAN DRUMMING FOR KIDS, SCHOOLS AND WELLNESS
African Drumming is accessible regardless of age, gender, ethnicity and ability. Some of the benefits of African Drumming for wellness: A great way to burn off energy and stress in a creative way, providing a sense of participation and inclusion. Stimulates cognitive functions like perception, attention and memory. Great exercise for the mind and body too, and not just for psycho-motor coordination. African Drumming provides opportunity for children to express themselves beyond words, with non-verbal communication offering a new voice. Join us on a journey of West African musical culture with drumming, dancing and singing!
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