This year, the Nepean Disability Expo is excited to announce Mick Sattin AKA Mick on Wheels as the official ambassador of the Nepean Disability Expo, taking place between Friday 4th to Saturday 5th of April.
At just two days old, Mick contracted Meningitis, resulting in the paraplegia of his lower body. Since then, he has faced many health challenges, including hydrocephalus – a condition caused by abnormal build-up of cerebral spinal fluid in the brain. The condition has required multiple surgeries over the years, including one just last year which he almost didn’t survive.
Today, Mick is living life to the fullest, working as a support coordinator for the NDIS and inspiring others through his incredible music. Since finding his passion for singing at a young age, Mick has built a spectacular singing career spanning 28 years. His career highlights include sharing the spotlight with icons like Human Nature, Air Supply lead guitarist Rex Goh and Guy Sebastian. In 2014, he earned a rare standing ovation from all four X-Factor judges in front of a crowd of 5,000 people.
At this year’s event, Mick will take to the stage to share his remarkable journey accompanied by a musical performance of some of his greatest hits. “I love making a difference in people’s lives and making them feel good about themselves. There’s a lot of people out there with disability that struggle…if I can inspire them through my music, then that makes me incredibly happy,” Mick said.
Having attended Expos in the past, Mick says that they’re an invaluable asset for the community. “These Expos provide inclusion. They offer an incredible opportunity for people with disability to see what’s out there. I know when I attended in the past, I found services that I’d never seen before, which is amazing.”
Nepean Disability Expo
The FREE, My Future, My Choice Nepean Disability Expo on Friday 4th April and Saturday 5th April 2024, features 100+ service and product providers from a variety of categories, including:
- Government and advocacy organisation
- Aids and equipment providers
- Financial and legal services
- Education, training, and employment providers
- Social and leisure options
- Transport and vehicles
- Health and medical products and services
- Allied health professionals
- Support services including in home care providers
The Expo Guide is available now and register early so you can have streamlined entry to the Expo!