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JOIN US FOR SA'S BIGGEST ...
DISABILITY, AGEING & LIFESTYLE EVENT FOR 2022
The #MyLifeChoices Disability Ageing and Lifestyle Expo is South Australia's largest access and inclusion exhibition offering over 200+ exhibitors under one roof!
A free two-day event - 28 and 29 October 2022!
No booking required!
A free two-day event - 28 and 29 October 2022!
No booking required!
Dont miss this event ... it has all the answers to your questions and lifestyle needs all under one roof!
The Catalyst Foundation is a NFP/Charity that has hosted this event for nearly 10 yrs with the aim of providing an annual event where seniors, veterans, people living with a disability, their supporters, carers, healthcare business and service providers get together to provide wide-ranging lifestyle solutions. Where else can you discover ability-enhancing products and services to improve mobility and accessibility, you will see the latest innovations and technology and be able to explore the future of digital and physical accessibility. No registration necessary, ITS FREE!
The Catalyst Foundation is a NFP/Charity that has hosted this event for nearly 10 yrs with the aim of providing an annual event where seniors, veterans, people living with a disability, their supporters, carers, healthcare business and service providers get together to provide wide-ranging lifestyle solutions. Where else can you discover ability-enhancing products and services to improve mobility and accessibility, you will see the latest innovations and technology and be able to explore the future of digital and physical accessibility. No registration necessary, ITS FREE!
Whats on ... ?
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Enter the DAL Expo via the West entrance to Jubilee Pavilion and the Enhanced Lifestyles Welcome zone where you will collect your Expo bag and , then you could .... take a stroll down the red carpet and take a seat to watch some of the amazing talents of performing artists living with a disability. Learn some moves from the performances by the Orana Dance Down Group, All Abilities Cheer & Dance.
Time your visit to listen to the beautiful voice of our Event Ambassador, Rachael Leahcar who will be performing on the Expo stage on both the Friday and Saturday of the Expo |
Wander over to the Xlent Inclusive Sports arena to watch demonstrations of the many adaptive sports options available and join in ! discover the joy of climbing and try out the 8m adaptive climbing wall ... its FREE ... and its SAFE you will be supported by the experienced team from Rock About and hydraulic controls.
Be amazed by the new technology available to assist you in your daily life at the Link Sensory Technology zone, take a moment to chill out and relax into the DAL Expo environment by calling into the Autism SA Sensory zone next to the Entrance or take a break and head to the Expo Cafe for a refreshment. Enjoy viewing the stories of artists living with a disability at the "Stories in Art" gallery supported by NDSP Plan Managers, speak to the artists about their artworks, find out about what art therapy is and join in the workshop activities by The Art of Expression.
With 200 exhibitors at the 2022 DAL Expo - you are sure to find innovative solutions to improve your lifestyle.
Meet the operators of many new services and find out answers to questions you may have from the many government agencies, speak directly to new product providers. Test out the many new mobility devices that may make life easier, there are so many new products/services available that will help you in your daily lives and improve your lifestyle.
The DAL Expo is informative but also a fun day out .... in the bigger and brighter 8000sq mt of Jubilee Pavilion - over 2 days to provide you with more options to visit with friends, family, supporters or colleagues.
Who will be exhibiting ?
CLICK ON THE FLOOR PLAN below
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available online here from 15 AugYou dont have to wait until you get to the Adelaide Showgrounds to see who is exhibiting - you will be able to access the floor plan here to plan your time at the Expo to make sure you get the most of our your visit. You will be able to :
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PRINT : Look out for ... both the following October publications as they will have a Programme Guide on the DAL Expo that will illustrate the Expo floor plan, list the businesses that are exhibiting and the Expo event schedule. Copies will also be available for collection at the Enhanced Lifestyles Welcome Zone as you enter the Jubilee Pavilion.
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OCTOBER EDITION
"The Senior" newspaper - is a free publication that is delivered to over 400 outlets in South Australia.
Pick up the October edition for a special 8 page pull out that will show the floor plan, list of exhibitors and information about whats on at the Expo. Click HERE to subscribe to their newsletter. |
OCTOBER EDITION
"Link Magazine" - Australia's national disability magazine. Pick up a copy of the October edition for a special feature showing you the floor plan and exhibitors list - or view via their online digital copy.
Click HERE to subscribe to Link Magazine. |
More about who will be there and whats on ...
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Visitors enter the DAL Expo via the West entrance of Jubilee Pavilion and through the Enhanced Lifestyles Welcome zone. Be greeted by the Enhanced Lifestyles Team who will welcome you with your Expo bag and stop by Booth #1 to learn about their unique member-led association. |
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The Autism SA Sensory zone is located nearby the entrance - a sensory friendly environment that has been prepared by the team at Autism SA to support visitors to the Expo that may need to take a moment to adjust to the excitement of the Expo. There is also a quiet hour to visit the event each day between 3-4pm.
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Event Ambassador - Rachael Leahcar
The Expo Stage will showcase SA artists over the 2 days of the Expo - learn a few moves and be entertained by SA's talented performers. Make sure you take a seat at the Expo Stage to watch our Event Ambassador Rachael Leahcar's performance .....
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Singer/songwriter Rachael Leahcar’s dynamic range, explosive vocals and powerful performances have stunned audiences across the globe and we are proud to have her as our #MyLifeChoices Ambassador!
Rachael smashed Australian television records and was nominated for TV moment of the year in the AACTA Awards when 4.1 million people tuned in to watch her Blind Audition on the first season of The Voice (2012). With a career that has seen her release five consecutive top 10 charting albums, tour live shows to sold out audiences and travel to Italy to sing with Andrea Bocelli’s orchestra, Rachael has shown that she is capable of achieving anything despite being legally blind, now with less than 10% of visual function. Rachael will be singing on stage at the #MyLifeChoices Expo Don't miss her! |
Photo credit : Steph Hill, Total Capture Photography
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THIS is going to be fun ! 2 days of rolling demonstrations of the many adaptive sports options available in SA. Discover new opportunities that may include joining in on some of the many sporting options available at the
Xlent Inclusive Sports Zone. Join the crowd to cheer on the players. Wheelchair Football, Futsal, basketball, cricket tennis ... and much more from the One Culture Support Services team. And theres something else .... for those wanting to try out their climbing skills - try out the 8m hydraulically controlled Rock Wall - its safe! |
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Dont miss the world of sensory lifestyle solutions at the Link Assistive Link Sensory Technology zone .... this will be your opportunity to experience a sensory room first hand. The Link team will be showcasing their full range including their new range of cognition and daily living products - including floor, wall and ceiling projection, interactive lighting, visual light features and more! |
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Stories in Art
An art gallery area of 36m that will show case the talents of artists living with a disability in SA in a "Stories in Art" exhibition at the DAL Expo.
Take some time at the DAL Expo to view the artistic creations .... sculptures, art works and craft that will be on display in this special zone of the Expo - meet the artists sharing their stories, some of the works will be purchasable at the Expo.
Experience Art Therapy by expressing your story in art ... take a seat with Merel from The Art of Expression - to add your story on a small canvas as a contribution towards a growing art works that will be featured at the DAL Expo. Learn all about what Art Therapy involves and what options are available for visitors and sector providers considering including art therapy, and course options for the care of their clients.
Experience Art Therapy by expressing your story in art ... take a seat with Merel from The Art of Expression - to add your story on a small canvas as a contribution towards a growing art works that will be featured at the DAL Expo. Learn all about what Art Therapy involves and what options are available for visitors and sector providers considering including art therapy, and course options for the care of their clients.
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Lifestyles - travel is back!The centre of the Expo has a lifestyle zone that will showcase a selection of specialist travel agents that are offering destination options for travellers that require accessibility, support or assistance whilst travelling. Take the time to talk travel to the exhibitors in this zone ... plan your next holiday ... its time! |
Last years Expo Highlights (2021) - full stats here
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NUMBER OF ATTENDEES
3,753
Increase of 4% on 2019, small increase related to Covid border restrictions.
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ORGANISATIONS INVOLVED
190
This is an incredible participation level considering the Covid19 border related restrictions
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ATTENDEE
RATING 
99.1%
Similar to the 2019 event, more than 99% of visitors said they would recommend the expo to a friend.
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EXHIBITOR
RATING 
8.8/10
This is the fourth consecutive Expo to receive an overall rating higher than 8/10.
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VISITOR SATISFACTION
94.5%
More than 94% of visitors found what they were looking for.
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Expo Networking Breakfast
The 2021 Exhibitors Breakfast was the biggest and best yet! 280 community professionals joined in to listen to our keynote speakers and network over breakfast. The Exhibitors Networking Breakfast will be returning in 2022 with a stronger emphasis on networking with industry professionals and sector .... go to the 2022 Networking Breakfast page for more information ... fantastic keynote speakers ... Is going to be a very BIG breakfast this year !
Highlights of the 2021 Networking Breakfast
The theme of the Disability, Ageing and Lifestyle Expo is #MyLifeChoices - as a way to empower consumers to choose how they want to live their lives. If your organisation provides products or services in the areas of disability, aged care, retirement, education, employment, technology, health and wellbeing and leisure then this Expo is your opportunity to be in front of thousands of South Australian consumers.
This is the ‘go-to’ event of the year and we’re looking forward to seeing you there!
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The MyLifeChoices Directory aspires to be South Australia’s most comprehensive ageing, disability and lifestyle directory. This Directory will build from our Expo exhibitors and will be offering accessible tools for visitors to search and get the right information. By participating in this year's Disability, Ageing and Lifestyle Expo, you are securing a spot in the #MyLifeChoices Directory. Your credentials will be emailed to you allowing you to create and self-manage your directory profile. |
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#MyLifeChoices Disability, Ageing and Lifestyle Expo is a social initiative by Catalyst Foundation.
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