Developing Australian Communities

15/05/2026

Become a sponsor of Australia’s biggest disability events in 2026 and 2027 with packages to suit any budget.

Silver, Gold, Platinum or sponsor a key feature and space to showcase and get noticed. Get great social media content to use all year showing your branding at Australia’s premier disability events, especially in this time of change. Now is the time for you to really stand out amongst the pack.

The sponsor kit and prospectus is here - https://isu.pub/wuhH5ZE
We can be the solution to your organisation really standing out and leading on a time of reform.

Reply to this email or contact our founder and director directly [email protected]

As participants and providers face announcements of changes to how disability services are going to be delivered and funded, great organisations must ask themselves how they can stand out amongst so many options.
We solve this problem by creating space for great organisations at Australia’s largest disability events, not just expos, but huge community events as we navigate changes.

Don’t let your organisation be missing as our community gets NDIS right and ensures every child, adult and family living with disability receives essential services.

EVENTS COMING UP:

Sydney 12-13 June 2026
https://developingauscommunities.com.au/sydney-expo-2026.../
Sydney floor plan here https://issuu.com/.../sydney_2026_disability_connection...

Perth 14-15 August 2026
https://developingauscommunities.com.au/perth-expo-2026.../
Perth floor plan here https://issuu.com/dacexpo/docs/perth_2026_floorplan

Melbourne 16-17 October 2026
https://developingauscommunities.com.au/melbourne-expo.../
Melbourne floor plan here https://issuu.com/.../melbourne_2026_disability...

Brisbane 12-13 March 2027
https://developingauscommunities.com.au/brisbane-expo.../

General Exhibitor Kit here https://issuu.com/dacexpo/docs/2026_exhibitor_kit

‘Let’s bring the human back to Community Services'

15/05/2026

New survey on the under-16s social media ban ��
Last December, the Federal government passed a world-first law to restrict under-
16s in Australia from accessing social media.
Now – five months later – our friends at Children and Young People with Disability
Australia (CYDA) wants to know how the social media ban has impacted you or your
child?
Their short new survey is for:
�� Children with disability under 16
�� Young people with disability aged 16 to 25
�� Parents, family members, and caregivers of under-16s
Has the change made you or your child feel safer online?
Is it harder to connect with friends and community?
Have you encountered any accessibility issues?
Or are things mostly the same?
These are questions not enough people are asking, but the answers matter.
Your voice and insights can help make sure the new law actually works for children
and young people with disability in Australia.
If you're a parent or caregiver with multiple children, you can complete the survey
more than once (or ask your children to take it themselves).
Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MN5RL8T
It closes Sunday, 24 May.

14/05/2026

Let’s build a disability and community services sector we can all be proud of together.

Coming up next is Sydney, Perth and Melbourne - booth space running out!

Sydney 12-13 June 2026
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../2026-sydney-disability...
https://developingauscommunities.com.au/sydney.../
Sydney floor plan here https://issuu.com/.../sydney_2026_disability_connection...

Perth 14-15 August 2026
https://developingauscommunities.com.au/perth-expo-2026.../
Perth floor plan here https://issuu.com/dacexpo/docs/perth_2026_floorplan

Melbourne 16-17 October 2026
https://developingauscommunities.com.au/melbourne-expo.../
Melbourne floor plan here https://issuu.com/.../melbourne_2026_disability...

Brisbane 12-14 March 2027
https://developingauscommunities.com.au/brisbane-expo.../
https://developingauscommunities.com.au/brisbane-expo-2027/

General Exhibitor Kit here https://issuu.com/dacexpo/docs/2026_exhibitor_kit

14/05/2026

Our Reasonable. Necessary. Ordinary campaign is asking community to share “What does the NDIS make possible in your everyday life?”

We've compiled a selection of anonymous member and community stories that focus on some of the Reasonable. Necessary and Ordinary ways you use your NDIS supports that benefit Work and Family or assisting with Community and Socialisation.

"Because of the NDIS I can be the mom my kids deserve."
"Because of the NDIS I can work, live at home with my children and contribute to society."
"NDIS has changed my life. I went from a psychiatric hospital admission every 3 months to years and counting."
"As a NDIS participant I would probably inject over $100 to $150 a week of my own money into the Australian economy."

Read more: https://buff.ly/mw6qO37

These are just a small selection, with more to come. You can also share your story: https://buff.ly/VuwjVXK

14/05/2026

✨Ready to make your mark in the disability sector? 🌟

The 2026 Perth Disability Connection Expo is officially on the horizon, and the momentum is building fast!

This isn't just an event—it’s the premier hub where providers and participants unite to create real impact, share expertise, and build lasting community ties.

Demand is surging. Exhibition spaces are being snapped up quickly by leading organisations. If you want to elevate your brand and connect with the community in Perth, you’ll need to move fast.

Perth: August 14–15
https://developingauscommunities.com.au/perth-expo-2026.../

Don’t miss the chance to be at the heart of the conversation. Join us in shaping a more inclusive future. 🤝✨

The Perth Disability Connection Expo (proudly sponsored by St Jude's Health Care Services ) is taking over the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre this August 14-15.

🛠️ CALLING ALL EQUIPMENT & RESOURCE LEGENDS!
Our visitors have spoken, and they want YOU. If you provide equipment or resources, you’re basically the headliner of this show. Snag your spot before someone else does!

🕒 WHY JOIN THE PARTY?
Prime Real Estate: Check the floor plan and pick your perfect perch.

📍 View Floor Plan Here: https://isu.pub/NTQn9ZU

Register your interest right here:
👉 https://developingauscommunities.com.au/perth-expo-2026.../

Let’s build a sector we can all be proud of. See you in August, Perth! 🦢✨

14/05/2026

🚀 Don't Miss Out: Join the Melbourne Disability Connection Expo! At the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)

Attention providers! If you’ve been looking for the perfect opportunity to showcase your services, this is it—but the clock is ticking. ⏳
Our expos are unique. They are created, shaped, and delivered by people living with disability, for people living with disabilities.

This is more than just a trade show; it’s a community-driven space to:
Connect directly with participants and families.
Engage with government agencies and advocates.
Collaborate with other organizations to strengthen the sector.

Have fun! We celebrate the community over two action-packed days.
Let’s work together to build a disability and community services sector we can all be proud of.

📍 Event Details:
Melbourne | 16-17 October 2026
https://developingauscommunities.com.au/melbourne-expo.../
🗺️ Melbourne floor plan here https://issuu.com/.../melbourne_2026_disability...

14/05/2026

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📉 Weight tracking
📏 Measurement logging
📊 Progress graphs
✨ Goal tracking

Because seeing your progress makes all the difference.

Check out our website or download the app today!

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14/05/2026

🚀 GET READY FOR SYDNEY’S ULTIMATE COMMUNITY ADVENTURE! 🚀

​The energy is building, the prizes are waiting, and the doors are swinging wide open! The Sydney Disability Connection Expo 2026 (proudly sponsored by Lite n' Easy ) is taking over the ICC, and it’s going to be massive! 🎊
​Whether you’re looking to unlock the secrets of the NDIS or just want to have the best Friday and Saturday ever with the family, we’ve got the magic touch! ✨

​🎡 YOUR ADVENTURE BUCKET LIST:
​🏴‍☠️ The Great Treasure Hunt: Channel your inner explorer! Grab a map, hunt down those secret codewords, and walk away with legendary showbags and prizes! 🎁
​🎮 Epic Activity Zones: Level up with brand-new, fully inclusive interactive zones! There’s fun around every corner for every ability.
​☕ The "Golden Ticket" Coffee: Grab a free barista-made brew on us, thanks to Provider Choice! ☕✨

​💡 The Brain Trust: Meet our Specialist Hub Partners—the real-life superheroes who can turn your NDIS "huh?" into "Aha!"
​🤝 200+ Incredible Providers: It’s a giant festival of support, all under one roof!
​📍 THE GAME PLAN:
​📅 WHEN: Friday 12th & Saturday 13th June 2026
⏰ TIME: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🤫 QUIET TIME: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM (Low-sensory vibes for a peaceful start)
🏛️ WHERE: International Convention Centre Sydney - ICC Sydney

​🎟️ CLAIM YOUR FREE PASS!
​This event is 100% FREE, but you’ll want to be the VIP of your own day! Register early to skip the long lines and walk straight into the action.

​👉 SNAG YOUR TICKETS HERE: Registration Link -
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../2026-sydney-disability...

​Come for the info, stay for the vibes, and leave with a smile. We can’t wait to see you there! 🙌🌈

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13/05/2026

Five months on from the government ban on anyone under 16 accessing social media, what’s actually changed for young people?

Our friends at CYDA want to find out with their new national survey for:

Children with disability under 16
Young people with disability aged 16 to 25
Parents, family members, and caregivers of under-16s

Has the new law made you feel safer online?
Are you finding it harder to connect with mates?
Have you encountered any accessibility issues?
Or are things mostly the same?

These are questions not enough people are asking, but the answers matter.

🔗 Take Children and Young People with Disability Australia’s survey today: https://buff.ly/8pvanGe

(…or share it with someone you know.)

Your voice can help make sure the law meets the needs of children and young people with disability all across Australia.

13/05/2026

“Budgets are about choices. This Budget chooses to directly cut the supports people with disability rely on to get out of bed, go to work, care for their children and participate in community life. You cannot build an inclusive community with budget savings that damage people with disabilities’ basic rights.” – PWDA Acting CEO Megan Spindler-Smith

PWDA says the Federal Budget cuts supports people with disability rely on to live ordinary lives, without delivering the equivalent alternatives people are being told will replace them.

People with disability understand the need for reform, but the Government has made a political choice to cut supports before building the systems people would be expected to rely on.

This Budget has failed to provide adequate investment or certainty around Foundational Supports, despite proposing to move increasing numbers of people outside the NDIS.

Read more: https://buff.ly/SCcvnLH

13/05/2026