22/10/2026
💙💛 What an incredible day at the Local Disability Expo 2026last Saturday! 💙💛
I'm still reflecting on what a wonderful day we had, and I want to take the opportunity to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make this year's expo such a success!
Firstly, a massive thank you to our amazing partners, GRACE Professional Services and Social Action Inclusion Group, our sponsors, Care Fast and Austin Phillips - Ray White Frankston, and our wonderful supporter, Jodie Belyea MP. Your support means so much and helps make this community event possible. 💙
A very special thank you to Ferguson Electrical Contracting for all your help with setting up and making sure everything was ready for the big day. Your support and willingness to lend a hand are so appreciated!
There were so many wonderful people and businesses who helped make the day extra special, and I want to give them all a big shout-out! 🌟
🦸♂️ Xlent Events for bringing along Spiderman, Batman, Elsa and Anna, Optimus Prime and the Giant Teddy! What a fantastic addition to the day, bringing so many smiles to everyone's faces!
📸 Cherish Photobooth for giving everyone the opportunity to capture some wonderful memories of the day.
🎨 Linda from Face Painting Fun and A.S Balloon Artistry for adding so much colour, creativity and fun!
🎤 Aaron Baines, Rosie Caulfield and the amazing BAM Arts crew for providing such wonderful entertainment throughout the day. You were all fantastic!
📻 A big thank you to RPPFM - Your Peninsula Radio for coming along, chatting with exhibitors and families, and sharing the excitement of the expo with listeners on air. It was wonderful having you there and helping us spread the word about this fantastic community event!
To all our wonderful exhibitors, thank you for being part of the day, sharing your knowledge, connecting with families and showcasing the incredible services and supports available in our community.
And of course, to every family and person who walked through the doors, THANK YOU! 💛
You are the reason I continue to bring this event together each year. Seeing people connecting, having conversations, finding supports, making new friendships and simply enjoying the day is what it's all about.
There is so much work that goes on behind the scenes to bring an event like this together, but seeing it all come to life makes every bit of it worthwhile.
And the exciting news is that plans are already underway for next year's Local Disability Expo! I'm already looking at ways we can make the event even bigger and better, creating more opportunities for families, providers and our community to come together, connect and enjoy everything the day has to offer. 🌟
I'm incredibly grateful to everyone who played a part in making the Local Disability Expo 2026 such a fantastic day.
Here's to continuing to create connections, opportunities and a more inclusive community! 💙💛