Join Life Without Barriers at a range of events happening across Australia in August.
Image: Life Without Barriers staff stand under a stall at the Kurbingui Youth Development Back to School Day, smiling at the camera.
During August, Life Without Barriers is hosting and supporting in-person and online events. You can connect with our teams and learn more about our services at the events below.
Australia-wide
Education Webinar: The Right to Read (Hook into Books)
Join this free webinar to learn more about Hook into Books™ and explore evidence-based strategies that support children to have reading success.
In 2012, the Supreme Court of Canada released a unanimous decision recognising that learning to read is not a privilege but a basic and essential human right and that children with learning difficulties had a right to receive the intensive supports and interventions they need to learn to read.
This webinar turns these findings to Australia and discusses 'the science of reading', providing insight into why all children, particularly those with learning challenges, must be supported in an evidence-based way to have reading success.
Want to ask our educators a question? Click this link.
Date: Wednesday, 20 August
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Location: Online.
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite registration webpage.
Image: Five people sitting together hold children's books open, over their faces. Text: The Right to read.
Unlocking potential: support for children with disability
We know that when children get the right support early on, it helps them grow and thrive as they get older. During this event, you will hear about support for children and families, supporters and kin outside of the NDIS. Come along to be part of the conversation:
Date: Monday, 25 August
Time:
1.00pm – 2.30pm AEST (for people in NSW, QLD, VIC, ACT, TAS)
12.30pm – 2.00pm (for people in SA and NT)
11.00am – 12.30pm (for people in WA)
Location: Online.
For more information or to register, visit the Disability Dialogue's website. If you can’t make this event, sign up for emails about future events here.
New South Wales
Job Fair for People Seeking Asylum, Refugees and Migrants 2025
Join us at the Job Fair for People Seeking Asylum, Refugees and Migrants for the opportunity to connect directly with employers, apply for jobs, and access support services -all in one place!
What to expect:
Meet employers who are hiring now and talk directly with businesses offering real opportunities.
Bring your resume and apply for jobs on the day.
Learn about training programs and explore courses to grow your skills and confidence.
Get support from services, including resume help, interview tips, and more.
This event is hosted by the Refugee and Asylum Seekers Employment Working Group (RASEWG), a collaborative network of organisations committed to improving employment outcomes for people seeking safety and a fresh start in Australia. Together, we offer wrap-around support to both employers and candidates, from recruitment through to post-placement success.
The RASEWG members include: Jesuit Refugee Service Australia, Community Migrant Resource Centre, House of Welcome, Life Without Barriers, Asylum Seekers Centre, Settlement Services International and Women and Girls Emergency Centre.
Date: Friday, 29 August
Time: Session 1: 10am - 12pm or Session 2: 152:30pm - 2:30pm
Location: Settlement Services International (SSI), Level 19, 60 Station Street, Parramatta, New South Wales.
For more information, visit the Humanitix event page.
Queensland
Capricorn Coast Seniors Expo
Come along to Capricorn Coast's Annual Seniors Expo for an informative and fun day that celebrates local seniors!
Hosted by Oak Tree Retirement Village, the expo will feature a wealth of information about products and services to assist seniors with over 40 stalls to explore, interactive displays and information packs and goodies to collect.
Stop by Life Without Barriers' stall to chat with our friendly team and learn more about our aged care services.
Date: Saturday, 22 August
Time: 9am - 1:30pm
Location: Merv Anderson Park, Scenic Highway, Yeppoon, Queensland.
For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
Image: Photos of older people smiling down at the camera. Text: Capircorn Coast's Annual Seniors Expo! Free to attend.
Caboolture Family Fun Day
Come along to the Caboolture Family Fun Day, a free event with a whole host of activities for the whole family. This event features fun activities for the kids, live stage shows, amusement rides, market stalls, food trucks, show bags and more!
Life Without Barriers will be hosting a stall at the event, and our friendly staff will be available to chat with you about all things foster care.
Date: Monday, 11 August
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: Centenary Lakes Park, 7 Riverview Street, Caboolture, Queensland.
For more information, visit the What's on Moreton Bay website.
Image: Graphic tile with carnival themed icons. Text: Caboolture Family Fun Day. Monday 11 August, 10am - 4pm. Centenary Lakes. Free event and rides. City of Moreton Bay - Logo.
South Australia
Unmuted: Amplifying Youth Voices - South Australian Living Artists Exhibition
Unmuted: Amplifying Youth Voices is more than an exhibition, it's a powerful invitation to listen, feel, and truly see the world through the eyes of young people with lived experience in out of home care. Through a vibrant mix of visual art, photography, music, animation, ceramics, and more, these young artists share their stories, hopes, fears, and dreams—unfiltered and unapologetically real. Each piece is a testament to their creativity, courage, and the importance of being heard. This exhibition also features collaborative works created alongside caregivers, offering a rare and moving glimpse into the relationships and support networks that shape these young people's lives. We invite you to engage with these artworks not just as a viewer, but as a witness. Come with curiosity. Leave with understanding. Let their voices move you and help to amplify them beyond the gallery walls.
Date: Monday, 4 August - Thursday, 28 August
Time: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
Location: Light Square Gallery, Adelaide College of the Arts, Adelaide, South Australia.
For more information, visit the SALA Festival website.
Image: Graphic tile with a light background and a black rectangle. Inside the rectangle there is a collection of symbols and text, which says 'Unmuted'.
Gawler Show
Come down and chat with Life Without Barriers at the Gawler Show!
As South Australia’s largest regional show, the Gawler Show is a weekend packed with excitement, entertainment, and country charm. The show features thrilling competitions, live acts and demonstrations, food and local produce, show rides, animal displays and petting zoos, arts, crafts, and market stalls and more!
Life Without Barriers will be hosting a stall at the event, and our friendly staff will be available to chat with you about all things foster care.
Date: Saturday, 23 August - Sunday, 24 August
Time: 9am - 5pm
Location: Gawler Show Grounds, Nixon Terrace, Gawler, South Australia.
For more information, visit the Gawler Show website.
Image: People standing before the entry arch at the Gawler Show.
Victoria
Foster Care Information Webinar
If you live in Victoria and are interested in sharing your home, heart and time with a child or young person in need, please join our free information session to learn what's involved in becoming a foster or kinship carer and whether it's the right fit for you.
During the session, we will cover the different types of care, the application and assessment process, the roles and responsibilities of being a carer and the support you will receive from Life Without Barriers. There will also be an opportunity to participate in a live Q&A session.
Date: Tuesday, 19 August
Time: 6pm
Location: Online event.
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite registration webpage.
Image: A foster care family walking on a pier. Text: Foster care information session. Share your world.
Social Football with Dynamo Melbourne Football Club
Life Without Barriers has partnered with Dynamo Melbourne Football Club to run Social Football Sessions!
These sessions aim to provide people from diverse backgrounds, including refugees and migrants a chance to play, connect, and feel at home in Melbourne, with a focus on building skills, confidence, and connections.
By working together, we aim to strengthen bonds within our local community and create spaces where everyone feels welcome and supported.
Date: Every Tuesday night!
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Location: JJ Holland Park (next to South Kensington Train Station), Kensington, Victoria.
For more information, contact Justin Lehmann, Regional Operations Manager, justin.lehmann@lwb.org.au or 0459 848 104.
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Image: Three Dynamo Melbourne FC players; Jack, Joshua and Sebastián, holding up t-shirts with the Life Without Barriers logo on them.
Western Australia
Perth Disability Connection Expo
Come along to Western Australia's largest free expo for for people with disability, their families, and caregivers.
The Perth Disability Connection Expo offers the opportunity to connect, explore, learn, and discover new support solutions. With more than 270 exhibitors across two halls, you can access information about assistive technologies, support services, and community and government programs. There will also be free activities during the event including face painting, jumping castle and balloon artists, as well as a fantastic mainstage entertainment program.
Life Without Barriers will be hosting a stall at the event, and our friendly staff will be available to chat with you about our disability services.
Date: Friday, 8 August
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, Western Australia.
For more information or to register, visit the Eventbrite registration webpage.
Image: Graphic tile with an image of a smiling child who has colourful paint on their hands. Text: Perth Disability Connection Expo 2025. Sponsored by St Jude's NDIS. 8th - 9th August. Perth Convention & Exhibition Cenre. Creating a voice for the disability sector.
