A Canberra-based Book Expo focused on inclusivity and creating a village for all members of the bookish community.
We will be supporting small businesses by showcasing independent authors and local vendors while also hosting workshops, panels, re-enactments, readings, and presentations.
Dates & Times
- Sat 27 Feb 10am–4pm
Accessibility
- Actively welcomes people with access needs.
- Accept the Companion Card
- Employ people with disability
- Train your staff in disability awareness
- Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
- Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
- Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
- Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Where
QT Canberra,
6 Marcus Clarke St,
Canberra ACT 2601
Canberra ACT 2601
How do you want to get there?
When
27 Feb
10am–4pm
Price
$75 - $100
Children under 5 are free
$75 Hamlin Ticket (GA) includes: all-day entry, Lunch pack, Souvenir Bookmark, Free access to full itinerary.
$100 Bard Ticket (VIP) includes: Early entry prior to opening, VIP Lanyard, Front row seat for panels, Lunch pack, Bard showbag upon entry, Free access to full itinerary.











