Join Life Without Barriers at a range of events happening across Australia during August.
Image: Hannah and Catherine wearing pink Life Without Barriers t-shirts, standing behind a stall at an event.
This August, Life Without Barriers is hosting and supporting a number of in-person and online events. You can connect with our teams and learn more about our services at the events below.
New South Wales
School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) - Information Webinar
This free information session is for New South Wales students with disability in years 10 - 12 to learn more about employment support opportunities.
Meet our Employment Pathway Coaches, who will talk you through a whole range of employment pathway options. This is an interactive session giving you lots of time to ask questions and find out what’s best for you.
Date: Monday, 14 August
Time: 5pm
Location: Online event.
For more information or to register, visit the Eventbrite registration webpage.
If you are unable to attend and would like us to contact you directly, email us at employmentservices@lwb.org.au.
Image: Graphic with a light blue background. Text: School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES). Information Webinar, Employment pathway coach Eduardo will talk to you about NDIS School Leaver Employments Supports and how we can help you on your pathway to employment. NSW, 14 August 2023. Below the text is an image of Eduardo. Top right corner - Life Without Barriers Logo.
Queensland
Mackay Disability Expo
The Mackay Disability Expo will offer a crucial opportunity, for people with disability, their families and carers, to find out about the latest products, services, technology, aids, and equipment.
We will have a stall at the event, sharing information on our disability services. Our friendly staff will be available to answer your questions and can provide you with important advice specific to your needs and help guide you on your journey.
Date: Friday, 4 August
Time: 9am - 12pm
Location: The Big Shed, Mackay Showgrounds, Milton Street, Mackay, Queensland.
For more information, visit the Mackay Regional Council website.
Forest Lake Community Festival
Come along and celebrate the 3rd Annual Forest Lake Community Festival. This free event has something for everyone, with market stalls, food trucks, music, roving entertainers, rides, community groups, face painting, a laser show, and fireworks.
Life Without Barriers staff and foster care ambassadors will have a stall at the event, ready to answer any questions you have about foster care.
Date: Saturday, 26 August
Time: 9am – 4pm
Location: Forest Lake Shopping Centre, 235 Forest Lake Boulevard, Forest Lake, Queensland.
For more information or to register, visit the Facebook event page.
Image: Jenna and Catherine standing behind a Life Without Barriers stall at an event.
South Australia
Adelaide Roller Derby Grand Final
Come along and celebrate the grand final of the Adelaide Roller Derby 2023 season. Local band Lucky Seven will be playing live music from 4pm and at half time, and there will be stalls with locally made creations.
Life Without Barriers staff and foster care ambassadors will have a stall at the event, cheering on the runners and answering any questions you have about foster care.
Date: Saturday, 5 August
Time: 4pm – 8:30pm
Location: Wayville Pavilion Adelaide Showground, Goodwood Road, Wayville, South Australia.
For more information or to register, visit the Humanitix registration webpage.
Foster Care Information Session – Mount Barker
If you're 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 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 foster carer and the support you will receive from Life Without Barriers. Our experienced team and a local foster carer will talk you through the process and answer any questions you have - no matter how big or small!
Date: Tuesday, 15 August
Time: 11am
Location: Mount Barker Community Centre, 3 Dumas Street, Mount Barker, South Australia.
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite registration webpage.
Image: Two women holding a young child. Text reads: Share your world. Be a Foster Carer.
Take our self-assessment quiz today to learn more about how fostering might work for you.
Victoria
Care Expo Melbourne
Care Expo Melbourne brings together a diverse range of community services, businesses and organisations from the support, health, and care industries.
We will have a stall at the event, sharing information on our; disability, aged care, foster care and child, youth and family services. Our friendly staff will be available to answer your questions and can provide you with important advice specific to your needs and help guide you on your journey.
Date: Friday, 11 August
Time: 9am
Location: Melbourne Showgrounds, 01 Exhibition Pavilion, Ascot Vale, Victoria.
For more information or to register, visit the Care Expo Melbourne website.
Image: Two Life Without Barriers employees standing at a stall in an Expo.
Foster Care Information Webinar
Learn everything you need to know about foster care at our free online information session.
During the session, we will cover the different types of care, the application and assessment process, the roles and responsibilities of being a foster 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, 22 August
Time: 6pm
Location: Online event.
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite registration webpage.
Image: A woman with a young girl on her back. Both are smiling. Text reads: Share your world. Become a foster carer.
Western Australia
School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) - Information Webinar
This free information session is for Western Australian students with disability in years 10 - 12 to learn more about employment support opportunities.
Meet our Employment Pathway Coaches, who will talk you through a whole range of employment pathway options. This is an interactive session giving you lots of time to ask questions and find out what’s best for you.
Date: Monday, 14 August
Time: 5pm
Location: Online event.
For more information or to register, visit the Eventbrite registration webpage.
If you are unable to attend and would like us to contact you directly, email us at employmentservices@lwb.org.au.
Image: Graphic with a light blue background. Text: School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES). Information Webinar, Employment pathway coach Marcelo will talk to you about NDIS School Leaver Employments Supports and how we can help you on your pathway to employment. WA, 14 August 2023. Below the text is an image of Eduardo. Top right corner - Life Without Barriers Logo.
Perth Disability Connection Expo
Featuring NDIS service providers, allied health, early intervention, resource and equipment suppliers, home and community services and disability/complex case services for adults and children, the Perth Disability Connection expo brings participants and providers together to find solutions and increase real choice and control.
We will have a stall at the event, sharing information on our Young People's Employment Pathways, which offers School Leaver Employment Supports for young people with disability preparing to leave school and find the right job for them. Our friendly Employment Pathways Coaches will be available to answer your questions and help guide you on your employment journey.
Date: Friday, 25 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 Developing Australian Communities website.
