The Growing Space is delivering two free in-person workshops in both Port Augusta and Whyalla this March.

If you’re a person with disability, supporter, parent or carer living in the region – these sessions are designed for you.

Practical. Accessible. Immediately useful.


🤖 Online Communities for Adults with Disability

A practical session focused on:

  • Staying safe while meeting people online
  • Exploring positive online groups
  • Building confidence navigating digital spaces

Carers, family members and support workers are welcome.


🧒 Self-Advocacy for Kids with Disability

This workshop supports children to:

  • Speak up
  • Make choices
  • Ask for help

Parents and carers will learn practical, everyday strategies to build confidence and support their child’s voice.


📍 Port Augusta

Wednesday 18 March
WMC Herbarium Conference Room
Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden
144 Stuart Highway, Port Augusta SA 5700

  • Online Communities: 10:00am–12:00pm
  • Self-Advocacy for Kids: 1:00pm–3:00pm

📍 Whyalla

Friday 20 March
Mainstay Suites
4 Moran Street, Whyalla SA 5608

  • Self-Advocacy for Kids: 10:00am–12:00pm
  • Online Communities: 1:00pm–3:00pm

Every attendee receives free resources to take home.
Please book a spot for each person or child attending.
Visit The Growing Space website for full details and bookings.

These workshops are funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.