People with disability are embracing My Future, My Choice as a way to control how they want to live their lives now and plan for the future. If your organisation provides products or services related to People with disability, this Expo is your opportunity to be in front of thousands of Sydney consumers.
People with disability are looking for ways to make life better now and plan for the future, and they are actively seeking out the best options. With NDIS now fully rolled out, potential clients with disability have many options and decisions to make about the services and products they require.Your potential clients and consumers, their families and their carers will be at this Expo!
BUSINESS EVENTS GRANTS - YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING TO ATTEND OUR EXPOS!
Our Melbourne Disability Expo has been listed on the Schedule of Approved Business Events on Austrade’s website. The Business Events program provides exhibitors with financial support to attend and participate at exhibitions, conferences and conventions. This means that you may be eligible to apply for a grant to cover the cost for exhibiting at our expos (conditions apply). For more information or to apply for funding click here.
Hurry - applications close 30 June 2021
Why Exhibit?
People with disability are looking for ways to make life better now and plan for the future, and they are actively seeking out the best options. With NDIS now fully rolled out, potential clients with disability have many options and decisions to make about the services and products they require.
Your potential clients and consumers, their families and their carers will be at this Expo, and they are looking to purchase products and services from you now.
The My Future, My Choice Melbourne Disability Expo will link Melburnians with hundreds of product and service providers as well as leisure and lifestyle options.
- direct access to consumers in an environment where people are seeking the best products and services in the region
- an opportunity to connect and network with Allied Health Professionals, Government bodies and service providers in the region
- the chance to showcase, demonstrate your products, service, brand and amazing staff
- the opportunity to watch presentations and network with significant leaders and advocates throughout the Expo
- access to a virtual audience through the Virtual Expo App - complete with one-on-one video and messenger chat*. For a full list of inclusions visit www.virtualdisabilityexpo.com.au/exhibit
How will we promote you?
The Melbourne Disability Expo effectively places your name before the public as an organisation that cares about people with a disability. The Expo will be promoted throughout the Melbourne region through a diverse marketing campaign and all exhibitors will be listed on the website.
- a public relations campaign involving our sponsors, local media & an ambassador placing it predominantly on the Melbourne Event calendar
- print and email resources to assist exhibitors in promoting the event to their clients and network
- TV advertisements
- local radio ads prior to the event in conjunction with PR interviews and coverage
- local newspaper and magazine advertising with proposed PR editorials
- large banners and signage in targeted high traffic areas of the region
- media promotion in shopping centres, on billboards and at community venues
- targeted flyer distribution to areas where people with a disability reside
- blogging and online advertising
- a strong social media presence, sponsored ads and community engagement to spread word of mouth
- 3 x 3m Octanorm shell scheme booth
- 2 x spot lights and fascia with your organisation's name (logo can be added at additional cost)
- standard 1.8m trestle table with plain black table cloth and 2 chairs (upgrades available)
- power for standard electrical devices (1x power board permitted) (upgrades available)
- a detailed program with booth locations, info and a detailed map making your exhibit easy to find
- a layout that encourages participants to easily move around and visit all booths
- free coffee/tea vouchers
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upgrade packages for wall banners, audio/visual equipment & more can be hired from ExpoNet
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Inclusion in Virtual Expo App
Product Space
If you are a business that needs a little extra room to display your products then the Product Space is ideal for you.
- 6m x 4m space with a back wall only and fascia attached to the back wall
- standard 1.8m trestle table with plain black table cloth
- 2 chairs
- power for standard electrical devices (1x power board permitted) (Upgrades available)
- detailed program with booth locations, info and a detailed map making your exhibit easy to find
- layout that encourages participants to easily move around and visit all booths
- free coffee/tea vouchers
- upgrade packages for wall banners, audio/visual equipment & more can be hired from ExpoNet
- Inclusion in Virtual Expo App
Small Business Booth or Community Table
If you are small business, organisation, charity, club, school or sole trader who services the local area with disability services, products, support or advocacy, you may be eligible for a discounted Small Business Booth (3 x 1m) or Community Table (2 x 2m space). Conditions apply* and Small Business Booths and Community Tables are limited - Apply now by requesting either a Small Business Booth or Community Table through the store.
*Please note: all applications will be assessed against the criteria identified in our terms and conditions. We suggest you read the terms and conditions before applying to ensure you meet the criteria.
*Some features are limited in Virtual Expo App for Small Business Booths. One-one one chat function is not available for Small Business Booths.
Booth Pricing - 2021
ACNC Registered Organisations
| Booth Size |
EARLY BIRD RATE |
STANDARD RATE |
| SINGLE (3mx3m) |
SOLD OUT | $2,150 + GST |
| DOUBLE (6mx3m) | SOLD OUT | $4,300 + GST |
Other Organisations
| Booth Size |
EARLY BIRD RATE |
STANDARD RATE |
| SINGLE (3mx3m) |
SOLD OUT | $2,850 + GST |
| DOUBLE (6mx3m) | SOLD OUT | $5,700 + GST |
*Contact us on mde@socialimpact.institute or call 02 9025 9394 for more information.*Please note: Pricing is for both days of the expo and booths must be occupied full-time on each day by the organisation.
Other Exhibition Options
| Items |
PRICE |
| Product Space (6mx4m) |
$6,000 + GST |
| Small Business Booth* | $1,500 + GST |
| Community Table* |
$990 + GST |
*Conditions apply and Small Business Booths and Community Tables are limited. All applications will be assessed against the criteria identified in our terms and conditions. We suggest you read the terms and conditions before applying to ensure you meet the criteria.
Show Bag Inserts
| Booth Size |
ACNC Registered |
Other Organisations |
| Per insert (availability limited) | $300 + GST | $400 + GST |
Show Bag Inserts - including a flyer, brochure or small booklet of your choice inside the Official Expo Show Bag. A maximum of 2000 copies of the insert will be required by the provider to the packing house by the due date and a digital copy submitted to the organisers for approval, prior to sending. The maximum size for the artwork is A4/8pp. If your artwork & copies are not received by the allocated due date they will not be included in the Show Bags.