2024 Melbourne Disability Connection Expo, Sponsor-Blossom Community Care

The Expo will be held on Friday 18th and Sat 19th October 2024, from 10:00am-4pm each day. It is a free event open to the public.

The Expo will be held in bays 14-20 of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, VIC 3006

The MCEC is accessible by public transport and vehicle. Detailed directions and drop off poits can be found on their website.

If you're going to drive and park in the MCEC Car Park, we recommend booking and paying advance as it's a lot cheaper. You can pre-book your parking at www.wilsonparking.com.au

The venue has many accessible features. When you arrive at MCEC please the Customer Service team if you have any queries or require assistance. There are accessible toilets, ramps and lifts throughout our venue, including lift access from the car parks.

Yes! The Melbourne Disability Connection Expo is free for everyone to attend. Even our entertainment is free - enjoy face painting, hair braiding, balloon twisting and a bouncy castle. Our main stage will also be packed with performances across both days of the expo.

Yes, everyone must register to attend the expo. We are organising a COVID-safe event and must track registrations for attendance and contact tracing purposes. You’ll be emailed a unique QR code to enter the expo.

Yes! An E-mail will be sent to your nominated email address with a QR code that will allow us to check you in quicker. A handy tip: if you take a screen shot of the QR code it will help you find the ticket faster.

We’ve got a wide range of products and services exhibiting at the expo. We’re adding more every week so check out our website for the up-to-date list.

We’ve got a full entertainment line-up for everyone to enjoy! Face painting, hair braiding, balloon twisting and a bouncy castle are just the start! Our main stage will also be packed with performances across both days of the expo.

The MCEC customer service team have a limited number of wheelchairs that can be loaned to you for the day on a first-come, first-served basis. They also have a wider wheelchair available if required. To hire a wheelchair, call the Customer Service team on 03 9235 8000 or email enquiries@mcec.com.au

The MCEC customer service desks can be found at both major entrances to the Centre

Complimentary Wi-Fi is provided by MCEC and is available throughout the entire venue.

Registered assistance animals are permitted inside the venue

Yes, there is a cafe within the expo which will be serving a reduced menu. However, there are three options available within the MCEC. There is also a variety of options located around the South Wharf precinct. The nearby DFO precinct also has numerous food options.

If you are injured please see any member of the Expo team wearing a red shirt for help or head directly to the First Aid booth which is located next to the Expo Help booth at the Expo entrance.

During our expo days see our Expo Help at booth 1. After the expo has closed DAC will hand all lost property to MCEC, then all lost property will be located in the MCEC security office.

Cloak rooms are available at the MCEC customer service desks.