PASSION and hard work from Lithgow’s Sue Murdoch will culminate in the first ever Accessible Lifestyle Expo on Saturday.
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The event, which will be held at Hoskins Church from 10am – 2pm, is the result of Sue’s dedication to ensuring that residents of the local area are informed about the different resources, organisations and groups available for those that may need innovative supports and inclusive services.
The Sign-In Registrar will be located at the front, and those who register will get the chance to win a lucky-door prize etc.
Raffle Tickets will also be available for an additional Christmas Raffle which will be drawn at a later date closer to Christmas.
Nanna's Touch and OT World – will have their exhibit and display out the front with sale items and more
Expo tables are located in the church hall.
Market Stallholders can be found on the grass beside the hall.
Speaker’s Schedule:
Speakers will be presenting in the atrium area, located next to the main hall.
MC for the event will be Helen Swinton.
10.00 – 10.15am: Introduction to event.
Sue and Jenny will briefly present their services.
10.15 – 10.30 am: "The benefits of drama for people on the autism spectrum" – Melissa Davies - PlayWorX.
10.30 – 11.00am: “Communication, Language and NDIS Goals” – Cathy Rowan Speech Pathologist.
11.00 – 11.30am: “How to connect with Skilled Support workers in your area” – Better Carin (Natasha Trgo).
11.30am – 12.00pm: “Custom Equipment for Independence” – Chris Tynan Technical Aid for the Disabled.
12.00 – 12.30pm “Post School Options for People with Disabilities” – Autism Step Australia (Berinda Karp).
12.30 – 1.00pm: “How to manage your own support workers” – Hire Up (Poppy Malone).
1.00 – 1.30pm: “Natural Solutions for Health and Wellness” Helen O’Grady – Blue Mountains Essential Oil.
1.30 – 2.00pm: “Eating for You” Sallyanne Pisk – Nutritionist.
Classes On The Lawn:
There are a variety of trial sessions from different organisations being held on the lawn.
10 – 10.30am Mini Soccer Stars – 18 months to 2.5 years
10.30 – 11.00am Mini Soccer Stars – 2.5 years to 4 years
11.00 – 11.30am Mini Soccer Stars – 4 – 5 years
11.30am – 12pm Light Saber Trial Class
12 - 12.30pm Belly Dancing
12.30 – 1.00pm Budo Ryu Kempo Martial Arts
1.00 – 1.30pm Mini Soccer Stars – 2.5 years to 4 years
1.30 – 2.00pm Mini Soccer Stars – 4 – 5 years
Story Time Room:
Reading provided by A Reader’s Heaven
Reading and activity provided by Pied Piper
Children’s Quiet Activity Room:
Presented by Hippy Bowenfels
Graffiti Wall (on the lawn) – Free
Lithgow’s PCYC will also be attending the Accessible Lifestyle Expo with Laser Tag.
Galloping Gumnut providing kids play activities on the lawn – free.
There will be food available at the Expo, courtesy of the Lion’s Club, who will be hosting a sausage sizzle to raise funds for their group, and the Vale Ladies who will be selling tea, coffee, snacks and sandwiches with money raised also going towards their charitable endeavours.