Rodney Support &
Inclusion Expo 2026

Supporting Inclusion & Accessibility

DATE: Thursday 15th October 2026
TIME: 10 am – 2 pm
VENUE: Mahurangi Hope Centre (22 Mansel Drive, Warkworth)
Facebook Event Page

The New Zealand Disability Strategy vision:
"New Zealand is a non-disabling society - a place where disabled people have an equal opportunity to achieve their goals and aspirations, and all of New Zealand works together to make this happen."

Event Programme coming soon!!

* Main Auditorium - Standholders
* Side/Chapel Room - Speaker Presentations
* Ample mobility parking
* Accessible bathrooms
* Cafe on site
* A Quiet Room

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to CONNECT with your COMMUNITY and find LOCAL SUPPORT!

Disability Connect
Spectrum Care
Kaikaranga - NASC (formerly Taikura)
Rodney Community Team
Womens Centre Rodney
Harbour Hospice
Prestige Nursing
St Johns
Kiribati Rodney Charitable Trust
Independent Living (ILS)
Electoral Commission/Service
Te Ha Oranga
Autism NZ
Quality Care Connection
Visionwest Home Healthcare
Life Homes
Solace Homecare
People First New Zealand Inc. ‑ Ngā Tāngata Tuatahi
Age Concern Rodney
Recreate NZ
Flying Kites
Real World Living
Parent to Parent
Wilson Home Trust
Harikoa Foundation
Phab NZ
Warkworth Library
Warkworth Volunteer Fire Service
Halberg Foundation
Swift / SNPG
NZSL Club Trust
IDEA Services North Shore
AIM (Adults in Motion)
Sensory Sam Ltd
Special Olympics HBCR
Mt Tabor Trust (Helensville)
Money Smart
Connected Minds – Mental Health & Neurodevelopment Specialists
Baskets Plus
Rodney Neighbourhood Support
Adventurer’s Apothecary
Freedom2Function LTD
Independent OT group - local clinicians
CCS Disability Action
Omaha Surf Club
Yellow Brick Road
Yes Disability/ILead
Queer TeaTime - Warkworth Social Group
Enliven - Individualised Funding host
RICI Stand - Launch of our free Rodney Support Directory. Also sharing local information on:

College/Transition
WW Stroke Survivor Group
Parkinson Support Group
Rodney Aphasia Group
Blind Low Vision Support Group

List of confirmed Standholders

The Expo Story

RICI’s first Expo builds on our successful Disability Support Gathering held at The Oaks in Warkworth in Nov 2025. Presented by Rodney Inclusive Communities Initiative (RICI), and working with Disability Connect, this Expo has three main intentions:

Create an opportunity for the public to connect with local services and support organisations that care for people with disabilities, chronic illness, neurodivergence, mental health challenges, or ageing‐related needs.
Empower local disabled people and family carers with local information, resources, community, micro-enterprises, and self‐care tools
Provide a welcoming and informative event for those who may be interested in working or volunteering in this sector

RICI is curating this Expo to be a Rodney-wide event designed to connect our communities with a range of support organisations, services, and opportunities available across the region. The Expo will be inclusive and culturally welcoming to all, reflecting the diversity of our region. It will feature a diverse mix of exhibitors - from major Auckland-based disability organisations and experienced service providers - to local community support groups, inclusive opportunities & activities, and local emergency services.

Don't miss out on being a part of this exciting, inaugural event!