Sunshine Coast Disability Industry Networking Group

The Sunshine Coast Disability Industry Networking Group is more than a regular networking group - we are a community of like-minded disability industry professionals who serve others with our passion, unique skill-sets, knowledge and heart-centred approach. The November event had 41 registrations and sold out in 24 hours!

If you work in the healthcare and NDIS space - this is for you!

Calling all:

• Support Coordinators
• OTs
• Assistive Tech Gurus
• Accessibility Representatives
• Speech Therapists
• Behaviour Practitioners
• Physiotherapists
• Exercise Physiologists
• Counsellors
• Care Providers
• Respite Providers
• Housing Providers
• Support Workers
• Social Group Facilitators
• Plan Managers
• Paediatricians
• Hospital staff
• Sensory Store Owners
• Capacity Building experts (Art and Music Therapists, Equine Therapists)... to name a few... you are all welcome!

If you are a parent, carer or NDIS Participant - this is also for you! Bring your questions and meet your community who are here to help you on your journey.

How does the event run?

We meet once a month. During our hour together, every 6 minutes, the bell will ring and you'll have a chance to rotate and talk to someone new; making the most of the time together and maximising your conversations with attendees. Post-event, everyone receives a copy of attendees with names and emails so you can follow up and book your 1-1's as you wish.

What's the purpose of the event?

For everyone to share what they love and do with others, discuss capacity, and to ASK for who or what you are looking to be connected in with. This is a givers space - the more we listen and take on board what others are needing, and help to fill that gap for them - that's the heart of it all.

What if there are others that are in the same industry as me?

Terrific! We don't compete, we come together. If there are others who are in the same space as you - see this as an opportunity to see how they are serving, and if there's a way you can cross-refer. Maybe they service an area that you don't. Instead of saying "sorry I can't help you" to a referral, in this instance, you can do a warm intro to someone who can!

Do I need to pay for my ticket?

No! This is a free event. However, to show gratitude to the STEPS Group for allowing us to utilise their cafe, please support the terrific team and Participants working behind the counter by purchasing a tea or coffee and one of their (many!) delicious snacks!

Where do I park?

Plenty of spaces available in the large gravel carpark on Ulm Street (West entrance to STEPS complex, next to the garden centre entrance), and some street parking around George Street (East entrance to STEPS complex).

Can I register my ticket but also bring my team/staff along too?

Yes! The more the merrier.

What should I bring to the event?

Bring your business card, brochures, product samples (where relevant) and giving spirit.

If you're new, this event started 3 years ago, and the relationships built from the early days - are still strong now. Many have introduced Participants to eachother, others have collaborated because there was great business synergy and could serve a wider community as a united force, others have regular catch-ups to brainstorm and learn how they are scaling their business. Whatever the purpose, we rely on one another for everyones unique talents so we can help fill the gaps for those that we serve - both Participant and family-facing and Industry peer-facing.

Ultimately, we are all better, when we are...together!

See you there!

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We had 23 registrations by COB, Day 1 when the event went live. Final number... 41!

Same event is unfolding in Brisbane monthly and will be adding Sydney and Melbourne communities to the mix in 2025! Come and be part of it!