Join Life Without Barriers at a range of events happening across Australia during October.
Image: Life Without Barriers staff member at a stall, assisting people sitting in front of the stall with an activity.
This October, 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
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, 17 October
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online event.
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite registration webpage.
Image: A child sits on a swing. Text: Foster Care Information Session. Life Without Barriers.
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, 23 October
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, 23 October 2023. Below the text is an image of Eduardo. Top right corner - Life Without Barriers Logo.
Queensland
Foster Care Information Webinar
Are you able to open your home and provide a safe and stable home for children and young people in care? 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. There will also be an opportunity to participate in a live Q&A session.
Date: Tuesday, 3 October
Time: 8pm
Location: Online event.
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite registration webpage.
Mardi Gras-burg Festival
Come along and celebrate the inaugural Pride Festival for the township of Marburg! This free event has something for everyone, with market stalls, food trucks, information stalls, live music and entertainment.
Life Without Barriers will be one of the stalls at this family-friendly event, celebrating and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, especially our carers. Our friendly staff and foster carers will be happy to share with you all the information and insights into what it's like to be a foster carer and to answer any questions you might have.
Date: Saturday, 21 October
Time: 11am – 6pm
Location: Verrenkamp Community Oval, Marburg, Queensland.
For more information or to register, visit the Mardi Gras-Burg website.
Image: People visiting the Life Without Barriers stall at PrideFest Moreton Bay.
Life Without Barriers values a diverse community of Foster Carers. We recognise and respect all the ways relationships and families are found and formed and continue to actively seek people to join our growing network of LGBTQIA+ carers.
Toowoomba Seniors Expo
Learn more about Life Without Barriers aged care services at the Toowoomba Seniors Expo!
This free event is a great chance for seniors, their families and friends to observe, speak with someone, participate in an activity or simply collect information on a diverse range of interests and services. This year's Toowoomba Senior's Expo will bring together a number of vendors with pertinent information on health products, retirement villages, lawyers, social clubs, education, and more!
We will have a stall at the event, sharing information on our aged care 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: Thursday, 26 October
Time: 9am – 3pm
Location: Toowoomba Showgrounds (Cliver Berghofer Events Centre), Corner Glenvale Road and Harvey Roads, Toowoomba, Queensland.
For more information or to register, visit the Toowoomba Region Events website.
South Australia
Have Your Say Adelaide
First Peoples Disability Network are heading to Hindmarsh (Adelaide), SA, for a #HaveYourSay event on the 3rd of October.
This free event (with free merchandise available too) is open to everyone who wants to support First Nations people with disability to have their voices heard on the Voice to Parliament. Even if you’re not sure where you stand, please come along and learn about why this historic vote is so important to First Nations peoples.
Date: Tuesday, 4 October
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: 2 Chief Street, Hindmarsh (Adelaide).
RSVP: lizi@fpdn.org.au
For more information, visit the Have Your Say website.
Mindshare Group Exhibition Launch
Celebrate the launch of the Mindshare Group Exhibition!
Mindshare is an online space that invites the general public to share personal experiences or thoughts connected to mental health, either in everyday observations or through art and storytelling.
The yearly Mindshare Group Exhibition is held during Mental Health Month, featuring creatives with lived experience of mental health challenges alongside works made by participants in creative outreach and rehabilitation programs run by Life Without Barriers’ Living Arts and Neami National’s Neami Arts programs.
Date: Friday 6 October
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Location: North Adelaide Community Centre, 176 Tynte St, North Adelaide, South Australia.
For more information, visit the Mindshare website.
Image: Art work showing painted lines and shapes above the word 'Mindshare'.
Disability, Ageing and Lifestyle (DAL) Expo
Life Without Barriers is proud to be an exhibitor at the #MyLifeChoices Disability, Ageing, and Lifestyle Expo (DAL Expo) 2023. The two-day event is the biggest of its kind, showcasing over 200 providers of products, services, and information relating to the disability and aged care sector.
We will have a stall at the event, sharing information on our disability, aged care, and foster care 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, 13 October
Time: 9am
Location: Jubilee Pavilion, Adelaide Showgrounds, Wayville, South Australia.
For more information or to register, visit the DAL Expo website.
Image: Birds-eye view of stalls at the DAL 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, 24 October
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Online event.
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite registration webpage.
Image: A child rides a bike. Text: Foster Care Information Session. Life Without Barriers.
Tasmania
Have Your Say Hobart
First Peoples Disability Network are heading to Hobart for a #HaveYourSay event on the 4th of October.
This free event (with free merchandise available too) is open to everyone who wants to support First Nations people with disability to have their voices heard on the Voice to Parliament. Even if you’re not sure where you stand, please come along and learn about why this historic vote is so important to First Nations peoples.
Date: Wednesday, 4 October
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: The Old Wool Store, 1 Macquarie Street, Hobart.
RSVP: lizi@fpdn.org.au
For more information, visit the Have Your Say website.
Referendum Polling Booth at Rocherlea Day Centre
On October 14th, our Rocherlea Day Centre will serve as a polling booth for the Voice to Parliament Referendum. We're here to support your participation and are committed to providing accessible voting for all. Exercise your right to vote in a convenient and welcoming location, and don't forget to grab a delicious sausage from our sizzle fundraiser while you're here!
Date: Saturday, 14 October
Time: 8am – 2pm
Location: 3 Archer Street, Rocherlea, Tasmania.
Our goal is to ensure that all Australians can vote in the upcoming Referendum. With the help of Polaron Language Services, we have translated a short video, social media tiles and information factsheets into over 45 languages so you can get informed and spread the message with everyone.
Visit our Voice to Parliament hub to learn more.
Image: Collage of tiles showing Voice to Parliament information in different languages.
Victoria
Foster Care Information Webinar
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, 24 October
Time: 6pm
Location: Online event.
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite registration webpage.
Take our self-assessment quiz today to learn more about how fostering might work for you.
Image: A child sits against a tree, reading a book. Text: Foster Care Information Session. Life Without Barriers.
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, 23 October
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 Brett will talk to you about NDIS School Leaver Employments Supports and how we can help you on your pathway to employment. WA, 23 October 2023. Below the text is an image of Brett. Top right corner - Life Without Barriers Logo.
Kalamunda Night Markets
Looking for an activity the whole family can enjoy? Come along to the Kalamunda Night Markets!
The Kalamunda Night Markets is a great family-friendly night out featuring food vendors, market stalls, local businesses, and live entertainment.
We will have a stall at the market, and our friendly staff will be available to chat about all things foster care, share insights into what it's like to be a foster carer and answer any questions you might have.
Date: Friday, 27 October
Time: 5pm-9pm
Location: Central Mall and Barber Street, Kalamunda, Western Australia.
For more information, visit the Kalamunda Night Markets website.
