An expo for everyone

In the end, the inaugural Ability & Aged Care Expo on September 8 is an initiative to make it easy for people in the community to find out just what products and services are accessible in the Limestone Coast.

Coordinated by Equipt Mobility owner Sheena Moir (pictured), the day long expo, running from 10am to 4pm at the Mount Gambier Showgrounds, is a free event with more than 20 ability and aged care sector vendors, including from Adelaide, set to showcase just what they offer.

“We (Equipt Mobility) are celebrating being open 10 years and realised people still don’t know about us and don’t know what is available in Mount Gambier,” Sheena said. “This expo will help people see what aids and assistance are available, what things are included in their home care packages and opening the community’s eyes to what is on offer.

“We have tried to focus on Australian made products and as many local products and services as possible and there will be people to talk to you about everything from vehicle modifications to mobility aids.”

There will be food trucks and coffee vans on site with a range of demonstrations and displays, with Seriously Caffeinated the other event partner for the September 8 expo.

The first 500 people through the gate will receive a special showbag in which to keep all the information they collect from the stallholders.

There is also a Pimp Your Ride and Dress Up Competition with special guest judges to be revealed on the day and any funds raised on the day will be handed over to local projects and organisations.

“You can come as your favourite superhero or anything you want,” Sheena said.