MELB | HOHU | GATHERING | Disruptive Ideas in Disability Housing – Challenging the Status Quo, a National Event | Tuesday 6 October 2026 | 10am-6pm AEDT

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Whilst the NDIS has led to many life changing outcomes for people with disability, there's more to do to ensure that people with disability shape the systems and the housing decisions that affect them.

This national event will provide a platform for provocative and challenging conversations that test established ways of working, push boundaries and explore new possibilities for people with disability their families, and those who support them.

Explore a full day of lived-experience perspectives, provocations, panels, debate and practical discussions.

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• Where: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf VIC 3006, Australia | Accessibility info

How much does it cost to attend?

Community attendees * | $29

For people with disability attending in a personal capacity, family members & companions of people with disability

People with disability receive a $20 Bunnings voucher when registering in-person on the day of the event

Professional attendees *

For people with disability attending in a professional capacity, disability housing & support service providers, allied health & other sector professionals and government representatives | $499

SDA Alliance members | $449

Housing Hub Premium Plan holder * | $449

Housing Hub Growth Plan holder * | $474

If you're a SDA Alliance Member or a Housing Hub Premium or Growth Plan holder, contact us at events@housinghub.org.au to receive your access code to unlock these discounts.

Livestream Pass

To support participation and accessibility, we're offering a livestream pass for people that are unable to attend in-person.

Community attendees | $15

Professional attendees | $199

Prices exclude GST and Humanitix transaction fees.

* People with disability attending in a personal or professional capacity can bring one companion to the event free of charge. You'll need to provide details at check-out.

About the Housing Hub

The Housing Hub is Australia’s leading accessible housing platform. Since the early days of the NDIS, we have been part of the market’s development and have grown to become the largest connector between housing seekers, providers and support services across Australia.

We are in the business of solving housing challenges. Our role is to make it easier for people with disability to find housing that suits their needs and connect with the right supports.

• Bookings: online via Humanitx

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CoPP | PPLS | GATHERING | Young Adult Neurodivergent Craft Club | Monthly, Third Saturday, next session: Saturday 21 February 2026 | 1-3pm

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A monthly inclusive crafting session designed specifically for neurodivergent individuals aged 18 to 25. February's theme is Photo keychain making.

Whether you prefer to bring your own project and supplies or take part in our monthly themed activity, there’s space for you.

Supplies and inspiration are provided for the monthly theme. Book in early so that we can ensure there are supplies for you if you'd like to participate in the monthly theme!

• Where: St Kilda Library Community Room, 150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda Victoria 3182
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: online via Trybooking

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Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia

Telephone: 03 9209 6655

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City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

CoPP | PPLS | GATHERING | Stretch and Mobility Classes | Fortnightly on Tuesdays, first session Tuesday 3 February 2026 | arrive 10.55am for 11am-12noon

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A fortnightly stretch and mobility class includes a range of exercises designed to increase your range-of-motion and help you move more freely. 

There is a therapeutic focus on stretching deeply and releasing tension in the body. The class can be done seated on a chair.

Lea Singer is a certified Yoga instructor and specialises in promoting positive aging. She speaks Russian and English.

These sessions are wheel-chair accessible. Please contact us if you have any additional accessibility requirements.

• Where: St Kilda Library Community Room, 150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda Victoria 3182
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: available week by week, online via Trybooking.

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City of Port Phillip

Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia

Telephone: 03 9209 6655

Website | Facebook | Instagram

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

CoPP | PPLS | TALKING | Chatty Cafe at Port Melbourne | weekly, every Thursday | 11am-12noon

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Sometimes the most meaningful connections start with the lightest of invitations: a friendly smile, a shared table, a brief conversation. 

Chatty Café has a new home! Join us for friendly conversation, the simple joy of connection, and a few tasty snacks to share.

The Chatty Cafe Scheme embraces encouraging genuine connection, one cuppa at a time.

• Where: Port Melbourne Library, 333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne Victoria 3207
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: No bookings needed, bring your friends and meet some new ones.
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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)

City of Port Phillip

Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia

Telephone: 03 9209 6655

Website | Facebook | Instagram

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

CoPP | PPLS | TALKING | Chatty Cafe at Port Melbourne | Every Thursday Starting Thursday 24 July 2025 | 11am-12noon

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Chatty Cafe is a social connection program running weekly on Thursdays at our Port Melbourne Library.

Join us for a cuppa, morning tea, and a chat. Play board games, do puzzles, and get to know other locals. 

 

Connect, relax, and experience the joy of being around others.  

 

All ages welcome, including people living with dementia and their carers. 

• Where: Port Melbourne Library, 333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne Victoria 3207
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: No bookings required, just drop in!

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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)

City of Port Phillip

Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia

Telephone: 03 9209 6655

Website | Facebook | Instagram

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

CoPP | PPLS | SCREENING | En Masse RAWCUS | 13-25 May 2025 | nightly, 6pm-midnight

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En Masse is a larger-than-life projection installation featuring the award-winning Rawcus Ensemble.

Made in collaboration with First Nations choreographer Amelia J O’Leary and videographer Michael Carmody, En Masse explores the tension between being an individual and being part of a group. In this short, looped work diverse people appear and disappear in a choreography of solos, of couples, of crowds. En Masse is a celebration of the power of the collective and a revolt against the perfectly synchronised chorus line.

En Masse will be available for viewing from.

St Kilda Library, 150 Carlisle Street

En Masse is proudly supported by The City of Port Phillip’s Cultural Development Fund, The State Trustees Foundation and South Melbourne Community Chest.

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City of Port Phillip

Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia

Telephone: 03 9209 6655

Website | Facebook | Instagram

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

PERTH | LBA | SHAPING | A future where autistic students belong, connect, and make an impact

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Traditional schooling can be incredible, but it’s often not the best fit for autistic students. 

The Lyn Beazley Academy (LBA) offers a calm, caring, and inclusive space where these participants can build confidence, develop essential life-skills, and connect with a real community.

Strength-based and highly individualised, our approach to education emphasises autonomy and real-world engagement. We invest in your core interests and widen your world to help you become a rounded, capable, and confident individual.

Meet Lyn

Professor Lyn Beazley AO is a distinguished Neuroscientist and 2015 West Australian of the Year who has made major contributions to the promotion and direction of science in Australia.

As Chief Scientist for Western Australia, she’s championed gender diversity and science in the classroom through programs such as Microscopes in Schools, in addition to shaping science policy. Lyn is also well known for promoting science and technology in the media and played a key role in bringing the internationally successful FameLab science communication competition to Australia.

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