Brisbane Expo Magazine 2023

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175 Fit Your Ability https://www.fityourability.com.au/ 1800 783 678

9 Flexiwell group http://www.flexiwell.com.au support@flexiwell.com.au +61735325945

187 Footsteps Community Services http://www.footstepscs.com.au admin@footstepstherapy.org +61467374123

191 Fresh n Dry Https://www.facebook.com/Freshndrycarpets/ freshndrycarpets@gmail.com +61455020955

50 Good Vibes QCS http://www.goodvibes.com.au hello@goodvibes.com.au 1300 226 888

220 Greenleaf Care Services https://glds.com.au/ admin@glds.com.au 1800 800 777

44 Guardian Nursing Agency https://guardiannursingagency.com/ enquiry@guardiannursingagency.com +61863192204

186 Guide Dogs Queensland https://qld.guidedogs.com.au/ clients@guidedogsqld.com.au +61735009060

105 Happy Paws Happy Hearts https://www.hphhfoundation.org/ hello@hphhfoundation.org 1300 077 984

28 Haven Care Australia https://havencare.com.au/ officemanager@havencare.com.au +61450844388

140 Holistic Horizons Support Services http://www.holistichorizons.com.au enquiries@holistichorizons.com.au +61730481919

182 Horizon Community Services http://www.myhorizoncs.com admin@myhorizoncs.com +61405139975

70 Hypar http://www.hypar.com.au info@hypar.com.au +61732856807

166 Individualised Lifestyle Support Services https://www.ilsupport.com.au/ info@ilsupport.com.au

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110 Jack’s Butterflies https://www.jacksbutterflies.com.au/ info@jacksbutterflies.org.au +61733599004

27 KARE Support Services https://karesupportservices.com.au/ admin@karesupportservices.com.au

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192 Kuremara Care https://www.kuremara.com.au/ care@kuremara.com.au +61737360999

162 Lets Connect Support Services Pty Ltd http://www.lcss.com.au sue.letsconnect@outlook.com +61481171519

188 Liberty Healthcare https://libertyhealthcare.com.au/ sales@libertyhealthcare.com.au

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a world of possibilities

• Come enjoy our free monthly barbecues at the beach with music, games, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free options

• Our super fun Karaoke nights and feel like a super star up on stage

• Amazing Supported Getaways where you can feed dolphins, enjoy boating, sand dunes, camping, city escapes, and much more. (we can help you design your own getaway)

• Help you apply and access Supported Independent Living if you wish

• Enjoy our Saturday group outings to fun places such as Australia Zoo, Movie Cinemas, Theme Parks, Southbank Parklands and much more

• Fishing and boating days

• RIDE FOR NATHAN – One of our participants completes a big ride each year by hand cycle to raise awareness for his rare genetic disease – meet Nathan and his team

• Charity fundraisers and car washes – be a part of our fundraisers and help out all the team for a good cause

• OVERALL MAKE SOME NEW FRIENDS AND BE A PART OF THE HOLISTIC HORIZONS FAMILY…

WE WOULD LOVE TO MEET YOU!

Plan Managers and Support Coordinators - join us at our Quarterly Breakfast Network Sessions in Redcliffe! Scan the QR Code to register for this event that features a range of speakers in the Disability Sector. Come and engage in discussion with industry peers and create business networking referrals.

enquiries@holistichorizons.com.au

www.holistichorizons.com.au

FREE EDUCATIONAL SESSION

Grab your chance to have all your burning NDIS questions answered by a seasoned professional! Get informed and make the right decision for your future with this private education session led by,

Tyrone Austin

Benefit from his 22 years of industry knowledge and gain clarity on how you can make the best choice for yourself!

All your answers are just one conversation away. Book using the QR code and become better educated within the NDIS space today!

River Night

CO-FOUNDER

River has a 26+ year legacy of implementing change at the highest levels of Disability and Community Services Sectors.

Bill Poulos

SALES MANAGER

With more than 22yrs experience coaching Sales Teams in the FMCG industry. Bill brings a wealth of experience in delivering great customer service and a customer centric focussed team.

Clark

SENIOR NATIONAL ACCOUNTS MANAGER

With a passion for guiding others to make meaningful decisions, Alma is a world-class professional and supports DAC’s clients to the highest levels.

Mike Clark

CO-FOUNDER

Mike has a 17-year history of running events and training companies to over 50,000 people in over 4 continents.

Greg Bartle

MARKETING COORDINATOR

With 20+ years of marketing, customer service and Sales skills, Greg brings passion and enthusiasm to our marketing team.

Cassandra Hamilton

NATIONAL ACCOUNTS MANAGER

Experienced in nursing and disability sector, and working in aged care and community service projects, Cassandra is passionate to connect providers to participants to help offer solutions and choices.

Deon Spann

EVENT DIRECTOR

A skillful organiser, Deon uses his substantial experience and technical knowledge to deliver seamless and engaging event experiences.

Roschi De Silva

SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR

With a strong background in private and public sector experience for over 20 years, Roschi is excited to work closely with all the sponsors for the expos and bring value to their journey with DAC.

Candice Wood

WRITER FOR THE DISABILITY SECTOR

Having served the disability sector for 21 years, at times as a healthcare worker and provider, but always a full-time advocate.

Bernadette Alizart

EVENT DIRECTOR

With more than 15 years in the music and live events industries, Bernadette is excited to be working on an expo that brings such value to participants, families and caregivers.

Hamish Lindsay

EXHIBITOR CARE OFFICER

Hamish has been doing support work and charity fundraising since the start of his career, a highly driven creative & award winning artist.

Kath Tamayo

FINANCE AND ADMIN MANAGER

Fiercely passionate about accuracy, efficiency and supporting others so they can operate at their best.

Alma

Are you looking to increase your brand awareness?

Do you have a product or service that more people need to know about?

Do you have a story, event or topic that needs to be heard?

WE HAVE THE ANSWER FOR YOU WELCOME TO DAC MARKETING SOLUTIONS

Why Developing Australian Communities (DAC) Marketing Solutions?

Developing Australian Communities was founded in December 2020 by River Night and Mike Clark. Our stats speak for themselves.

Since December 2020:

● 6 major expos

● 1522 exhibitors

● 28,842 visitors

● Website traffic of over 20,000 per month

● Social media reach of more than 1.2 million people per month

● Total media reach of 94 million

Over the two years we have a combined reach of

● 27.1 million via Social Media

● 56 million via PR

Our Purpose for the Disability Sector has been to:

● Raise visibility

● Raise awareness

● Raise the standards

How our Marketing Solutions came to life…

Due to our purpose of creating a voice for the disability sector, we have recently strengthened our commitment to our Sponsorship Program. We now xprovide 6-12 month promotional programs and deliver between 14 to 33 marketing items for each of our sponsors, to help them shine a light on their amazing work and contributions they are making to the Disability Sector.

What does this mean for you?

As a result, we have refined the operational effectiveness of our marketing processes and increased our team to the point that we are now in a position to offer a valuable range of Marketing Solutions to disability service providers, not only our sponsors. Simply choose from a list of valuable services that will provide targeted marketing and increased brand awareness for your organisation.

Supporting NDIS participants with their plans throughout all of South East Queensland.

Let’s Connect Support Services has a vision for delivering services that truly meet customer needs. We understand that the journey to NDIS participation can be confusing and daunting for some people. Our strategy initially is to work with customers to make that journey as stress free as possible, and then work to develop individualised supports that help customers get the best outcomes from their NDIS plans.

Our dedicated team of Support Coordinators have years of experience in the disability sector and have over 40 years of shared knowledge.

Support Coordination and Consultancy

Phone: 07 3048 3605 / 0481 171 519

Office: 8/1 Richens Street, Redcliffe 4305

Calling all Carers! We have a Morning Tea Event just for you!

Scan the QR code to register for our next Event!

www.lcss.com.au

Caring with Dignity and Compassion

W e b e l i e v e i n p r o m o t i n g P a r t i c i p a n t s i n d e p e n d e n c e t h r o u g h e n c o u r a g i n g t h e m t o o v e r s e e a n d m a n a g e t h e i r o w n c a r e b y e x e r c i s i n g t h e i r c h o i c e s a n d c o n t r o l i n a n e n d e a v o r t o a c h i e v e t h e i r g o a l s t h r o u g h t h e i r p l a n s . Y o u g e t t o c h o o s e s u p p o r t w o r k e r s t h a t a r e r i g h t f o r y o u , t o p u r s u e y o u r p a s s i o n s , a c h i e v e y o u r g o a l s a n d g e t o u t a n d a b o u t i n t h e c o m m u n i t y

C o m m u n i t y I n v o l v e m e n t

Why Choose Us

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C o n t i n u a l I m p r o v e m e n t O u r m o t t o i s t o s t a y c o m m i t t e d t o c o n t i n u o u s i n n o v a t i o n a n d i m p r o v e m e n t B e i n g a l e a d i n g d i s a b i l i t y c a r e a n d s u p p o r t o r g a n i s a t i o n

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P e r s o n a l i s e d A p p r o a c h

W e a r e c o m m i t t e d t o p r o v i d i n g i n d i v i d u a l i s e d s u p p o r t a n d s e r v i c e s t o e v e r y s p e c i a l l y - a b l e d p e r s o n t o m e e t t h e i r u n i q u e n e e d s a n d g o a l s

“Life isn’t a matter of milestones, but of moments” - Rose F Kennedy

Jack’s Butterflies’ range of services and assistance looks to not just assist rare disease children and their families with everyday challenges, but also to equip them with the support to extend their lives beyond the daily isolation and confines of hospitals, social services and their own homes. Our eventual goal is to provide a comprehensive network of services geared towards improving quality of lives and the relationships that surround them.

Disability Support Services

• Support workers – we can find staff for you, or you can bring your own

• Nurses

• Domestic cleaners

• Short Term Accommodation options

• Support Coordinator Level 2

• Hire equipment – lots and lots of Lego, sporting and play equipment (why not make therapy fun!)

• We can also do assessments for you.

07 3359 9004

info@jacksbutterflies.org.au

WOTSO Chermside Level 2, Westfield Chermside CHERMSIDE QLD 4032

www.jacksbutterflies.com.au

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INSIDEOUTSIDEDANCE ALL ABILITIES

InsideOutside Dance is the leading NDIS registered dance school for people with disabilities o ering multiple classes in numerous locations across Queensland. It gives people with disabilities the opportunity to develop new dance skills and performance techniques in a safe nurturing environment. Our dance styles include Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Drama and Drumming.

We also o er teachers to come to your organisation and teach classes at your location at a time and schedule that suits you, or we can supply private classes.

Our students work with motivational mentors and Brisbane’s best teachers. Our aim is to create a dance school where dancers can have fun, get t and make friends whilst they learn, create and perform. We hold performance showcases twice a year.

Our owner, model Madeline Stuart welcomes you to join her Dance Company.

CONTACT US

Rosanne Stuart - 0428 156 688 dance@insideoutsidedance.com insideoutsidedance.com

SOCIAL MEDIA

InsideOutsideDance @insideoutsidedance_ndis

a world of possibilities

Join our FREE Community Barbecue

Holistic Horizons’ BBQ is coming up! Please see the details below and RSVP to be there. We hope to see you there, it will be a load of fun! Participants, staff, businesses, local community members - you are all welcome. We also have an exciting offer for NDIS Participants - scan the QR code to find out more! We are inclusive and collaborative, and want to see our community supporting one another, making friends and having fun!

We provide sausages, bread, onion, sauces, poppers, water, meat, vegetarian. (Vegan and gluten free options available.) BYO: seats, picnic rugs, hat, sunnies, sunscreen, beach games if you wish. Music provided! We would love to see you there. Come and meet the Holistic Horizons Family.

RSVP to Julie by email: julie@holistichorizons.com.au

Support Workers You Can TRUST.

When growing a plant you make sure the conditions are right. You provide good soil, fertiliser or plant food, enough sun, water and air. You also make sure the conditions are just right for the individual plant. With the right conditions and a bit of care, any plant can grow strong. People are just the same, provide a nurturing environment, the right care, a bit of compassion and understanding and anyone can thrive and grow. And that’s our Mission to provide everyone the chance to grow and spread their branches by offering the best possible environment and supports. This is why we have the tree of life as part of our logo. It represents our goal to help everyone thrive and reach their potential in a Kind and Respectful Environment.

For more than 60 years, MS Queensland has provided care and support to Queenslanders living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neurological conditions.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with the condition for some time, we’re here to help

MS Queensland Services and support

We are the only Queensland provider with specialised services dedicated to supporting people with MS. We tailor our services to offer caring, coordinated and high quality outcomes to people living with MS and other neurological conditions to support them to live their best quality life.

Independent Living Employment Support

We offer Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and in home care supports. We are supported by highly skilled staff delivering quality individualised personal care and supports.

Our team offer a range of services across Queensland including face-toface sessions at our Wellbeing Centres or in your home, Telehealth sessions, NDIS access reports and more.

Allied Health Support Support Coordination

Specifically designed for people living with MS and other neurological conditions across Queensland, to help you succeed at work, whether it be assisting you to maintain a current job or to find new employment.

NeuroAssist InfoLine

Our experienced state-wide team, known as SparkNeurocare (an initiative of MS Queensland and MND & Me), supports customers with NDIS support coordination funding to help you achieve your goals.

Our friendly team provides a comprehensive source of advice over the phone for people living with MS, and other neurological conditions, their families or carers.

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SPECIAL LAUNCH OFFER!

To celebrate the launch of Virtual Expos, exhibitors will be recieve 35% off for 3 to 12 month packages.

Virtual Expos will be launched exclusively in Queensland, NSW, Victoria and Western Australia in the second half of 2022. Scan the QR code to register and find out for more details.

BENEFITS OF JOINING NOW

• Amazing discounts

• Start connecting with participants straight away, 24hrs/day

• Be a pioneer in the sector and help blaze a new pathway to connect with participants and family members

• Benefit from sharing content in our topic themed Live Days each quarter.

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WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT

• The Virtual Expo is more than just about increasing connection, it’s about giving a voice to providers and participants to create sector change

• We’ll bring providers and participants together to discuss topics in our virtual auditorium and find solutions - together!

• The expo is designed for all disability service providers to unite and connect with participants, to share and support each other through the NDIS journey.

• Our Virtual Expo is a safe space to reach out and help but also make vital CONNECTIONS with visitors and their carers eager to make sense of the NDIS and their goals and plans.

• There are plenty of opportunities to CONNECT and change lives.

• Our Virtual Expo is optimised to position every provider exhibitor on the perfect platform to not only expose their brand and valuable products and services to visitors BY THE THOUSANDS, but they are also in prime position to forge lasting relationships

• Who knows your brand better than YOU?! The Virtual Expos are THE perfect place to showcase your business and shine within the disability sector. Connections you make today will spread the word and soon, you will have connections all over the nation!

for those needing it.

Welcome to Surgical Engineering Australia, we specialise in custom made disability equipment such as Manual wheelchairs, Shower commodes, Transfer benches & custom made seating plus much more.

All of our custom products are Australian made – we are located in Morayfield. We also supply & install WYMO wheelchair hoists & one of our biggest sellers – The firefly 2.5, which is a power attachment that simply clips onto the brackets which are attached to your wheelchair frame. The firefly 2.5 also helps to increase your independance. These come in a range of colours, including Chrome red & Matte Black.

Every single customised product is manufactured in our Morayfield workshop. We have a great team of employeeswho take the time to listen to what our clients want, this being we make each product suitable for our clients with their specific measurements as we know not every person is the same. With our customised wheelchairs & shower commodes you can have any colour you like – thats right, the client gets to pick.

The team at Surgical Engineering take pride in their work. Our employees love coming to work & making all our custom products from scratch. Every shower chair, manual chair or transfer bench they make helps our clients gain back there independance. It helps our clients take control of their life.

That is why we love what we do here.

Don’t be shy – come & say hi

0738691919

Welcome to our big family. We are an NDIS Registered Provider specialized in short-term Respite for school-age kids and young adults who need low to medium level of care. Contact us if you need:

- After School Care

-Weekend & Weekday Overnight

-Holiday Stay

-Emergency Stay

147 Dorville Rd., Carseldine, QLD 4034

Ph. 3162 6512 M: 0423 052 107

E: clients@supportcareangels.net

W: www.purpledreamhouse.com

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We are an NDIS Registered Provider, supported by qualified, experienced and attentive workers. Talk to us about the support you need:

-Community access

-In Home support and Respite

-Personal Care

-One on One Cooking/Baking/Art sessions

-Appointments and Outing

-General Cleaning

-Yard Maintenance

-Personal Training

147 Dorville Rd., Carseldine, QLD 4034

Social hub (Murarrie)

Community access

In home support

Short term accommodation

Individual apartment living

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Health and wellbeing

• Activities involving physical exercise, cooking, healthy living education, music therapy and other activities

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Socialisation

• Our participants enjoy socialising and making friends while enjoying our range of activities in a group setting

Life skills

• Learning skills include budgeting money, social skills, travel training and working towards employment

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KICK-START YOUR NDIS PLAN GOALS TODAY

and live your best life!

The NDIS team at Footprints Community (Footprints) are committed to seeing you live an independent life. Our NDIS services can be tailored to meet your needs and help you to reach your goals. We offer:

• NDIS Support Coordination — We listen to you to understand your goals and help you interpret your plan, link you with supports and services while ensuring you receive the best value for money. Our Support Coordinators will plan for crisis situations and help you build your capacity and resilience.

• NDIS Psychosocial Recovery Coach — We support participants living with psychosocial disability to live a full and contributing life. Our Recovery Coaches work collaboratively with you, your family or carers and other services to identify, plan, design and coordinate your NDIS supports.

• Direct Services (Core Support) — These include:

– assistance with self care activities

– assistance with household tasks

– community, social and civic participation

– group and centre-based activities.

Talk to one of our friendly NDIS team members at the expo (Stand 59) or contact a team member after the expo, and kick-start your NDIS plan goals today!

Footprints helped me get access to NDIS and I now get assistance with personal care, going out, housework and paperwork — which is great!

Since I’ve been with Footprints I feel like I’m not just ‘existing’ but ‘actually living’.

Rita — Footprints NDIS participant

1800 366 877 or 07 3252 3488 admin@footprintscommunity.org.au

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Aspire Hub is proud to provide a range of supported accommodation services, in-home disability supports and community nursing for adults and children in South East Queensland and Western Australia.

Founded by a passionate and experienced team with more than 30 years of combined experience, we take the time to listen to what our clients, their families and communities want, and always strive to deliver services beyond expectations.

An industry leading provider, Aspire Hub is proud to have pioneered innovative, self-contained studio apartments with shared communal living, custom-built for SIL and ILO.

Your trusted NDIS partners

Supported Accommodation (SIL, STA, ILO, SDA)

Children & Transitional Services Community Participation Community Nursing

Call Aspire Hub at 07 3074 9440 to enquire or scan the QR code to learn more.

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NDIS Participant Owned & Operated

At EVA we pride ourselves on our tailored approach to providing you with the best possible service to assist you in achieving your goals

We have a dedicated care team to work with you and provide personalised support Our friendly team work with you to make sure you receive the services and support that you need in the way that you want it Call us for a friendly chat with no obligation!

Our Mission

To provide quality and appropriate supports for all people, we do this through our own lived experiences This makes our services innovative, unique, and equitable for everyone

Our Vision

For people to create their own life, control their own choices and live the life they choose by promoting equal rights and opportunities

Our Services

Supported Independant Living (SIL)

Coordination of Supports

Short/Medium-Term

Accomodation

Training Services

Holidays

Psychosocial Recovery

Coaching

Community Access

Self-Care Drop in Support and more

HYPAR also provides a tailored

HYPAR WILD specialises in outdoor education and adventure therapy for young outdoor adventure activities in natural environments to build individual and group qualities, giving participants the tools and abilities to thrive in the modern world.

people and adults looking to get outdoors and challenge themselves in a supported environment. We facilitate Please get in touch to see if HYPAR Wild is a good fit for you!

male-to-male service, specialising in Mentoring,

Supported Independent Living and Disability Support services across Greater Brisbane and the surrounding South East Queensland region.

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