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Exhibitor Guide

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Allied Health Professionals

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Employment Services

Financial & Legal Services

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Expo Guide
The Venue & Accessibility
Newcastle Entertainment Centre Showground
Brown Rd, Broadmeadow NSW 2292
Facilities & Accessibility
- Accessible toilets
- Wheelchairs available for use at the Expo (refundable deposit required)
- Auslan Interpreters
- Live captioning at our stage
- Quiet time Saturday 10th May 9am-10am
- Service animal friendly with watering station
- Accessible venue facilities
- Drop off zone and accessible parking
- Cafe & seating area
Floor Plan
* subject to change

Getting There
Parking
The car park is located in the Newcastle Showground, with entry via Griffiths Rd. There is a fee of $7 for ALL DAY parking, including dedicated accessibility spaces in Bay 2 & 3. Venue Parking Attendants will be in operation and managing all onsite parking. Patrons can also be dropped off and collected at the Brown Rd entry which leads directly to the Expo entrance. See map reference.
Public Transport
Train – Broadmeadow Station is the nearest to the Centre and is approximately 200 metres walking distance to the entry. For train timetables please visitΒ City Rail.
Bus – Newcastle Buses operate a bus service to and from Broadmeadow Station. For bus timetables, please visitΒ Newcastle Buses.
Wheelchair Accessible Parking
Accessible parking is available and car park attendants will direct pass holders to the closest available space within the Showground. Entry via Griffith Rd, then turn right and follow the driveway all the way until you enter the accessible parking building. The closest drop off point for patrons with disabilities is the Brown Road entrance. There are also three allocated parking spaces on Brown Road directly in front of the entrance to the Newcastle Entertainment Centre for patrons with disabilities.
Taxi
A dedicated taxi rank is located on Brown Road directly outside the Centre.

Stage Schedule
Friday 9 May
Time | What’s On | Who | TYPE |
10:00 | Social Workers in the NDIS | Amanda Hicks | Speaking |
10:30 | Songs To Make You Smile | BrainWaves Stroke Choir | Performance |
11:00 | Opening Ceremony – Acknowledgement of Country – Words of Welcome from Kathryn Carey – Official Opening from Ambassador Luke Bailey |
β’ Kathryn Carey (Head of Events) β’ Luke Bailey (Ambassador) |
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11:20 | Ambassador Interview | Luke Bailey | Official |
12:00 | Β Zumba Demo | Alicia and HCC Challengers | Performance |
12:30 | My Personal Strategy | Alex McKinnon | Speaking |
13:00 | NDIS Update | Lex Eli | NDIA |
13:30 | Growing Together: Capacity Building, Independence and Wellbeing Through Nature-Based Therapies | Nadine Delaney & Sue Jakes | Speaking |
14:00 | Songs We Remember | The Unforgettables Dementia Choir | Performance |
Saturday 10 May
Time | What’s On | Who | TYPE |
10:00 | Body Connection | Freya Wolf | Workshop |
10:30 | Rock’n This World | Chance 2 Dance | Performance |
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11:30 | Social Workers in the NDIS | Amanda Hicks | Speaking |
12:00 | Β Dance Sport – Hunter Special Olympics | Ethan Rogers & Megan Sutton | Performance & Speaking |
12:30 | Play by Ear β Rising of a Young Talent | Creshone Roshananth | Performance |
13:00 | NDIS Update | Lex Eli | NDIA |
13:30 | Adaptive Mountain Biking in the Newcastle/Hunter area | Chris Apps | Speaking |
14:00 | All Ability Performance | Newcastle Knights AllStarz Dance Squad | Performance |
Safety at the Expo
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