The Disability Connection Expos Sponsorship Prospectus
Support the largest Disability and NDIS related events in Australia’s history.
With the royal commission recommendations, NDIS review and reform, now is the time to support the sector and lead change. Our huge community of events are created, designed and delivered by people living with a disability for people living with disability.
SPONSORED
Developing Australian Communities has developed a consistent and powerful presence in the disability sector. Our expos are the biggest in Australia with the strongest footprint.
Showcase your organisation at one or more of our national expos with a range of sponsorship packages and branding opportunities.
A national network of several thousand providers and community outreach reaching the millions means your efforts are targeted and will achieve your organisation’s growth strategy on several fronts.
Are you an entry-level sponsor looking to boost your presence? Consider our Silver and Gold Packages or an expo-based activity sponsorship.
Platinum and Diamond packages offer a more robust presence with layered marketing options, and prime placement of your logo and organisational profile.
Consider combining them with a selection of exciting activity-based Branding Opportunities that align with your organisational goals. Does your Organisation provide fun outdoor activities? An activity at the expo, loaded with your branding showcases your organisation’s ethos whilst giving visitors a memorable experience.
Not needing the branding presence, but really need a hand with your socials and marketing? Consider our range of marketing boosters to give your marketing efforts a push in and around the expo.
Speak with a member of our friendly outreach team to discuss the options that best suit your organisational goals and supercharge your growth through 2025 and beyond.
TOP TIER
NAMING (EXCLUSIVE) - PRICE ON APPLICATION
DIAMOND (EXECUTIVE LEVEL) - $8,947 - $30,447
PLATINUM - $18,997 GOLD - $10,497 SILVER - $6,447
SPECIALIST HUB & PARTNERS
OPTIONS FROM - $3,447 - $15,947
UPPER TIER ACTIVITY BASED
OPTIONS FROM - $9,447 - 13,997
SPONSOR
A WELCOME ABOARD SOCIAL MEDIA POST
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
A 300-400 word write-up about you as Sponsor with links to your website and social media handles and one feature image. Featured on the expo website.
TOP TIER - EXCLUSIVE
EXPO NAMING SPONSOR
1 PER EXPO - (PRICE ON APPLICATION FOR 2025)
The Expo Naming Sponsorship is our top tier, Exclusive Sponsorship giving your organisation full naming and branding rights to the Disability Connection Expo hosted in your state. Your organisation’s name is included in the official title of the expo, in all mentions, print, electronic and social media. This is the most prestigious and most comprehensive marketing solution connecting your values, ethics and work to the biggest disability and NDIS related expo in Australia’s history.
INCLUSIONS
5X5M BANNER*
Rigged banner over the exhibitor’s booth or pre-determined rigged location (if not centrally located) Banner supplied, produced and designed by DAC.
FULL WALL 5M X 2M X1M
On concourse entrance .
SOCIAL MEDIA AND MARKETING PACKAGE
ALL OTHER INCLUSIONS AS LAID OUT IN SERVICE AGREEMENT
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION HUB SPONSOR
1 PER EXPO - $37,0000 +GST
The Community Development and Education hub is a separate event that runs alongside the largest Disability and NDIS related events in Australia’s history. The hub will consist of several workshop rooms running during both days of the expo event in a separate area at the same venue. Sponsorship and branding is completely separate from the expo event. This event has been requested and designed with input from NDIS, advocacy groups and industry leaders as there is a major need for community development, capacity building and education. Our Expos provides an opportunity for major exposure and crowds attending. This delivers an additional valued program aligned with the expo and supports the expo also with additional engagement. It combines a conference style event with the biggest disability and NDIS related expos for the year in each 4 states.
A REQUEST FOR SUBMISSIONS OCCURS AND KEY TOPICS THAT ARE IDENTIFIED FOR THE HUB INCLUDE
• NDIS Basics, Access and Navigation
• Advocacy
• Topical sessions focus on carers, people with disability and services providers separately
• Panel discussions
Service providers talking about themselves for advertising are discouraged as the attendance at those sessions would be poor and unengaging. Service providers are able to submit topics which are of clear interest to the sector to ensure good session numbers and participation and can then be used to showcase service provider skills and speciality. Sessions will be delivered by advocacy groups, people living with disability, professionals and service providers, government agencies and regulators.
Any reference to the event and program will be made as “The Community Development and Education Hub, sponsored by YOUR ORGANISATION” exclusively within that phrase.
DIAMOND NAMING SPONSOR INCLUSIONS FEATURE KEY LOGO AND NAMING BRANDING ON
ALL PHYSICAL ASSETS AT THE EDUCATION HUB
This will include media walls, flags, banners and displays also.
ALL MARKETING SOCIAL MEDIA, PRESS RELEASES AND ADVERTISING
Lead up and post event.
EDUCATION HUB REPORTS AND MATERIAL
Created from event and circulated nationally to the sector and our database.
KEY MENTION IN ALL MEDIA INTERVIEWS AND MEDIA ENGAGEMENT
ALLOCATED SESSION ON BOTH DAYS
For your organisation to deliver a key topic or session. All topics must be approved by DAC and in line with sector demand.
WEBSITE, ELECTRONIC SIGNAGE AND ADVERTISING
In the lead up and post event the naming sponsor will be interviewed and we will create several joint national press releases.
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EXECUTIVE LEVEL - DIAMOND
MAIN STAGE SPONSORSHIP
1 PER EXPO - $30,447 +GST
INCLUSIONS
5X5M BANNER*
Over the 9x9m stage area - Banner supplied, produced and designed by DAC.
SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO REELS
Up to 3 Video Reels created about your participant story or your opinion piece on a hot topic in the Disability Sector. These reels could be created using short video content supplied by you or even text/narration.
BRANDING AT THE MAIN STAGE
Flags with your logo placed at the Main Stage which will be at the centre of the action at the Expo, featuring fun performances and crowd interaction.
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COFFEE SPONSORSHIP
1 PER EXPO - $30,447 +GST
INCLUSIONS
BRANDING OF THE COFFEE CART
Per size required.
BRANDED 8 OZ DOUBLE WALLED COFFEE CUPS
UNLIMITED COFFEE, TEA, HOT CHOCOLATE AND CUSTOM VARIETIES PER COFFEE SUPPLIER
HANGING 2X4M BANNER*
Supplied, produced and designed by DAC.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND MARKETING PACKAGE
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EXECUTIVE LEVEL - DIAMOND
INFORMATION HUB SPONSORSHIP
1 PER EXPO - $27,997 +GST
INCLUSIONS
5M X 5M BANNER*
Over the 9x9m stage area .
SOCIAL MEDIA AND MARKETING PER PACKAGE
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CHILL OUT ZONE
1 PER EXPO - $25,197 +GST
INCLUSIONS
BRANDED 4X4M HANGING BANNER*
This hanging banner will be branded with your logo.
9X9 SPACE
To be used as the chill out zone (not exhibit space).
S.W.A.P - MEET THE ‘SOCIAL WITH A PURPOSE’ EXPO NETWORKING SPONSOR
1 PER EXPO - $20,997 +GST
Building quality and long lasting relationships is the cornerstone of every successful organisation.
Sponsor the SWAP Meet “Social with a Purpose” and align your organisation’s values with the future growth of the sector. This event is a mix n mingle with light refreshments designed to promote relationship building outside the auspices of the expo where it can be a challenge to meet other professionals to form meaningful connections. Hosted at a central location 4-5 star hotel or venue.
INCLUSIONS
BRANDING RIGHTS
To the Event on all social, digital and physical media.
THE OPPORTUNITY TO DELIVER A SHORT PRESENTATION TO A ROOM OF PEERS
CO-BRANDED MEDIA WALL
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EXPO HELP DESK SPONSOR
1 PER EXPO - $8,947
The expo help desk is the place people visit for, you guessed it. Help. Secure prime positioning with every exhibitor and visitor who enters the expo seeing your name and logo associated with a team of friendly faces and winning smiles. Expo Help, sponsored by [Your Name].
INCLUSIONS
BRANDING RIGHTS
To the Expo Help Desk. Expo Map, Expo Magazine and all mentions of the Expo Help Desk in all physical & digital media.
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EXECUTIVE LEVEL - DIAMOND
ACCESSIBILITY,
WAYFINDING AND DIRECTIONAL SPONSOR
1 PER EXPO - $29,997 +GST
This is a custom Diamond Level, Executive Sponsorship delivered for the first time in 2025 to increase accessibility of the expo and the physical space. Directional resources provided will feature the name of your organisation, “This Event Accessibility and Wayfinding Signage is supplied by …’ With a carefully curated array of mixed-mode communication, visitors will be able to experience a heightened level of accessibility and inclusiveness.
THESE INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Audio Description
• Voice to Text Options
• Large Scale Printing for those with a visual impairment
• Digital screens
• Braille options
• 2 Auslan Interpreters
• Floor-based directional signage
INCLUSIONS
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
A 300-500 word write up - a summary of your organisation posted on website and social media channels.
SOCIAL MEDIA EXPOSURE
Sponsor team photo at your booth during the expo with a write up, shared to Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO REELS
Up to 3 Video Reels created about your participant story or your opinion on a hot topic in the Disability Sector. These reels could be created using short video content supplied by you or even text/ narration.
BOOSTED AD
Either the Welcome Video or Video Reel will be boosted in the weeks prior to the Expo.
VIDEO INTERVIEW
A 3-7 minute interview with the founder, management, staff, or participants, at the expo.
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ACTIVITY BASED PACKAGE
GAMING/TECHNOLOGY SPONSORSHIP
1 PER EXPO - $13,997 +GST with Sponsor Providing the Gaming, Technology and staffing at the space
Align your organisation’s goals and marketing with a bespoke Gaming Sponsorship and increase your community engagement at the Expo, typically in a 3m by 6m dedicated space. Gaming options encompass a diverse range of choices, including but not limited to screen-based games such as Fruit Ninja or similar, in combination with activities like Air Hockey Table or similar alternatives. Additionally, Virtual Reality experiences, such as a Silent Disco or light games. Alternatively, bring us your fabulous idea and work with the events team to bring the idea to life. Activities considered must have a focus on inclusiveness and accessibility.
INCLUSIONS
BOOSTED AD
Either the Welcome Video or Video Reel will be boosted in the weeks prior to the Expo.
EXPO MAGAZINE HALF PAGE PROFILE FEATURE
The Sponsor Spotlight tweaked and reproduced as a feature in the Expo Magazine.
EXPO HIGHLIGHTS REPORT
One-third of a page Sponsor’s write up in the Expo Highlights Report including 1 image.
EXPO MAP
Your logo on the Expo maps acknowledging your sponsor level with your booth highlighted in the exhibitor list.
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ACTIVITY BASED PACKAGE
ACTIVITY ZONE SPONSOR
$9,447 +GST
Sponsor any one of the listed activities located at one of several prime placed activity zones throughout the expo, or bring us your idea for an expo-activity. Please note, available activities vary from state to state and may be subject to change due to vendor availability, operational or venue requirements. Some activities may be co-located to maximise patronage. Fee is per activity.
INCLUSIONS
OVERHEAD BANNER*
(Not branded) 3x3m banner
APPROPRIATE ACTIVITY-BASED BRANDING
SOCIAL MEDIA AND MARKETING PACKAGE
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OPTIONS
(including but not limited to)
• Face Painting
• Hair Braiding
• Balloon Artist
• Jumping Castle
• Sand Play
• Duplo /Lego / Construction Material Zone
• Mini Putt Putt
• Mobile Animal Petting with branded merchandise eg
• Alpacas or Farm Animals
• Marketplace
SEATING AREA - RECHARGE ZONES
3X3M ZONE -$3,997 +GST 6X3M ZONE -$5,997 +GST
DAC expos are the biggest in the nation’s history. With so much to take in, our visitors need a moment (several in fact) to stop, take stock and keep planning their visit. Who doesn’t love a cheeky recharge after taking lots of exciting photos? Recharge zones come in two sizes - 3x3m and 6x3. They include comfortable seating options - lounge settees / tub chairs / benches / bean bags combined match closely to your brand colours, with a handy device charging dock. Located at junctures around the expo floor, represent your organisation in more than your exhibit space alone, and give visitors a much-needed recharge to keep exploring.
INCLUSIONS
WELCOME ABOARD SOCIAL MEDIA POST
A social media post to Welcome you to our Sponsor Family, which will include your organisation name and level of sponsorship.
SERVICE AGREEMENT MEETING
A meeting to run through each of the inclusions in your Sponsorship Package.
EXPO MAGAZINE MENTION
Highlight of your sponsorship of the zone in the magazine.
LOCATIONS MARKED ON EXPO MAP
With Sponsored by YOUR ORGANISATION.
COMFORTABLE SEATING OPTIONS PROVIDED IN THE SPACE
A selection of furniture, sourced by the DAC team, suited to the size of the space, for guests to recharge.
DEVICE CHARGING STATION
A handy device charging station for visitors to complete the “recharge” zone feel!
*Subject to rigging requirements, this could be substituted with special 'fascia' branding, an Email Shot or a Video Interview at the expo.
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UPPER TIER
PLATINUM STANDARD INCLUSIONS
4 ORGANISATION-BRANDED FLAGS (No Expo Branding) so they can be used outside the expo.
UPPER TIER SPONSOR - $18,997 +GST
YOUR LOGO ON THE DAC EXPO WEBSITE
A ‘WELCOME ABOARD' SOCIAL MEDIA POST
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
A 300-400 word write-up about the Sponsor with links to your website.
SOCIAL MEDIA EXPOSURE
Sponsor team photo at your booth with a write up, shared to Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
PLUS
SERVICE AGREEMENT MEETING
PROMOTIONAL STRATEGY SESSION
With Sponsor Coordination & Marketing team.
CHECK IN SESSION WITH SPONSOR COORDINATION & MARKETING TEAM
WELCOME VIDEO 60 SECS
SOCIAL REELS - (3 MAXIMUM)
SOCIAL MEDIA STORY
Shared when any of the social media items is posted.
BOOSTED AD
Either Welcome Video or Reel Boosted.
FULL PAGE PROFILE FEATURE IN EXPO MAGAZINE
FULL PAGE AD IN EXPO MAGAZINE
SOCIAL MEDIA SHARES AT EXPO
FLAGS X6
Entrance (2), Exit (2) and 2 at Booth.
PROFESSIONAL VIDEO INTERVIEW AT EXPO 3-7mins in length.
MARKETING BOOSTER OPTIONS OF YOUR CHOICE TO THE VALUE OF $3,000
ALL VIDEOS AND PHOTOS AT EXPO SHARED FOR SPONSOR'S USE POST EXPO
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UPPER TIER
MID LEVEL - $10,447 +GST
GOLD STANDARD INCLUSIONS PLUS
SERVICE AGREEMENT MEETING & PROMOTIONAL STRATEGY SESSION
LGOO PLACEMENT ON WEBSITE
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
• Shared on our socials:
• Welcome Aboard Post
• Welcome Video
• Video Reel - 1
• Boosted Ad - Either the Welcome Video or Video Reel will be boosted in the weeks leading up
• to the Expo
EXPO MAGAZINE
Full page profile feature.
EXPO MAGAZINE
Half page ad.
SOCIAL MEDIA SHARE AT EXPO
FLAGS X3
Entrance, Exit and Booth.
VIDEO INTERVIEW AT EXPO
3-7mins in length.
ALL VIDEOS AND PHOTOS AT EXPO SHARED FOR SPONSOR'S USE POST-EXPO
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MID LEVEL - $6,447 +GST
SILVER STANDARD INCLUSIONS PLUS
SERVICE AGREEMENT MEETING BOOSTED AD
INVITATION TO PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS FOR THE SUPPORT HUB
HALF PAGE PROFILE FEATURE In Expo Magazine.
HALF PAGE AD In Expo Magazine.
SOCIAL MEDIA SHARE AT EXPO
FLAGS X3
Entrance, Exit and Booth.
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SPECIALIST PARTNERS
SPECIALIST HUB PARTNER
$9,997 +GST - with a 6x3m booth
$13,947 +GST - with a 6x6m booth
$15,947 +GST - with a 9x9m booth
Showcase your organisation as a leader in the field, with a unique experience for visitors and/or providers.
With only 1 Specialist Hub Partner per Expo per service type, this is a unique and limited opportuntiy to an organisation with a proven track record
A step up from the Specialist Expo Partner, this offering gives you extra space to offer information, resources, practical things to do, or even a customised service at the expo. Combine your specialist status with a physical presence at the expo that elevates your organisation. Using your expertise as the pivot, the DAC team will workshop with you what this experience could look like to ensure it’s clear, valuable and promoted effectively.
Become a Specialist Hub Partner and showcase your organisation as a leader in the space with this branding and marketing-focused offering, highlighting you as a featured supporter of the expo and demonstrating your commitment to the sector.
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SPECIALIST EXPO PARTNER
$3,447 +GST
Become a Specialist Expo Partner and showcase your organisation as a leader in the space with this branding and marketing focussed offering which highlights you as a featured supporter of the expo, demonstrates your commitment to the sector and provides opportunities for your organisation to be featured.
With only three Specialist Expo Partners per service type or speciality, this is a unique and limited opportunity offered only to an organisation with a proven track record.
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MARKETING BOOSTERS
Freshen up your marketing! Designed for those who don’t require as much visible physical branding at the expo but could use a hand to build social and online profiles.
WELCOME VIDEO - $417 +GST
A selection of your organisation’s best 10 images supplied by you, set to music, and inviting people to join you at the expo. Produced by the DAC creative team and uploaded to social media platforms. It will be provided to you to share within your networks.
TEAM PHOTOS - $364 +GST
Receive a selection of high resolution professionally shot images of your team doing their fabulous thing at the expo for use in advertising and socials.
VIDEO INTERVIEW FOOTAGE - $354 +GST
Recorded by a professional video team with a representative of your organisation. The footage and sound recording is provided to you to use however you wish for ongoing media and public relations activities.
SOCIAL REELS - $837 +GST
Combine some welcome video images, team photography, your own images and videos, some text and a great story into a snappy 60 second reel for use on your social media platforms. ** only available with welcome video, or client interview, or media interview package.
FEATURE STORY - $732 +GST
A professionally written and researched 500 word story about your organisation, featuring a participant, family, friend, colleague or other interesting angle you could highlight to let prospective clients know about your organisation’s core strengths and values. Stand out from the crowd with your point of difference.
MEDIA INTERVIEW VIDEO - $522 +GST
A 30 minute Zoom interview done from the comfort of your office on an industry hot topic and/or story with Industry Advocate and one of DAC's co-founders River Night. You'll recieve a recording of the interview for your own promotional purposes. This interview will be used by DAC to share via the Virtual Expo platform, social channels and Google. If the Press Release service is purchased as well, this interview will be used as the basis for that article.
PRESS RELEASE ARTICLE & DISTRIBUTION - $1,572 +GST
Our team will turn your industry hot topic and/or story into an attention grabbing Press Release. This Press Release will be endorsed by Industry Advocate and one of DAC's co-founders, River Night, and sent to over 6,600 media outlets across Australia.
The Press Release will include your details should any media outlets wish to contact you for further interviews. If the Video Media Interview is conducted as well, this will act as a VAR so that media outlets can grab sound bites from your interview.
EMAIL
SHOT / STATE - $1,572 +GST
NATIONAL - $3,147 +GST
This is a highly targeted and specific offer to the DAC database to promote your organisation or services, or to raise brand awareness. Currently, our National database consists of over 41,000 visitors and exhibitors. Email shots are limited and restricted to preserve the integrity of our relationship with our community. Your offer needs to be in line with being valuable and/or informative for them.
PRODUCT DEMO OR SERVICE SPOTLIGHT -
$2,097 +GST 2 PER EXPO
Leverage the massive visitor numbers and run a parallel product demo or service sponsor highlight. Talk to your outreach team about how this could look for your organisation and maximise your exposure using our extensive networks and social media platforms.
COMPLETE
MARKETING
BOOSTER
PACKAGE - $2,197 +GST
Package all 5 elements to boost your marketing before, during and after the expo with this combined package at the discounted price.
Increased ability to stand out
Connect with more participants
With 19,000 providers across the country, participants are seeking to meet with people and build relationships with quality organisations.
In 2024, we hosted over 28,924 visitors at our four expos. In 2023 our average visitors per Expo was 5,973, and in 2024 it was 7,231. That's an increase of 21% of visitors to our Expos. We have experienced a consistent 30-60% visitor growth per region, year on year. We expect a minimum visitor growth of 15% in 2025 and beyond.
Increased exposure
Quality time with participants
Attending as a sponsor allows you to leverage our PR and social media campaigns, which reach over 5 million people every month.
Our expos are designed to encourage people to stay longer. From balloon artists, face painters, jumping castles and hair braiders, combined with a spacious floor plan layout, the main feedback we receive from exhibitors is that people are less rushed and they spend more quality time with them.
