Interactive Zone

Discover, learn and get hands on in the Interactive Area at Care Expo Brisbane 2026. Throughout the day, visitors can attend a series of engaging presentations and live demonstrations covering retirement living, health and wellbeing, personal safety, and innovative care technology. Whether you are planning for the future, looking for practical health solutions, or exploring the latest advancements in care and mobility, these interactive sessions offer valuable information, expert advice, and the opportunity to have your questions answered by industry professionals.

10:30am Daily in the Interactive Area

Thinking about moving into a retirement village: what you need to know? 

Presented by: Judy and Jodie from The Association of Residents of Qld Retirement Villages.

The interactive presentation will include the following topics:

Why move into a retirement village   -   range of issues to consider.
Differences between a retirement village and an Over 55s Resort.
What legal protections are in place in Qld to ensure your financial security when you invest in a village.
Contractual responsibilities  -  your rights and obligations.
Living in a village  -  what’s it really like and what do I pay for ?
Leaving a village  -  what happens when I sell my unit in the village, what is an exit fee .
Should I get legal advice at any stage.
Plus any questions patrons want to ask!  

11:30am Daily in the Interactive Area

Acupuncture: Awareness and Understanding

Presented by: Dr. Scott Fox

Thousands of years old but only experienced by 12% of Australians, this interactive session will allow you to observe this ancient Chinese therapy. Acupuncture increases blood flow which brings oxygen and nutrients to the damaged area and takes the garbage away to your kidneys and liver, promoting healing, especially to the damaged area.  Dr Scott Fox will demonstrate this on willing patrons, offering instant pain relief within 10 seconds and also offering your free heart pulse diagnosis or free health check. 

12:30pm Daily in the Interactive Area

Self Defence with Rhee Tae Kwon-do Brisbane

Presented by: Craig Kuhler

The definition of Rhee Taekwon-Do involves dynamic techniques of unarmed combat for self-defensive purposes for everyone, building your physical and mental confidence. The demonstration will include adaptive techniques for anyone with limited mobility and those who are seated.

1:30pm Daily in the Interactive Area

WayZy Health Technologies

Lift. Transfer. Position. Weigh.  All in one device.

The WayZy 250 is a new-generation mobile patient handling system designed for the demands of hospitals, aged care, rehabilitation and disability services. With a 250 kg rated lifting capacity, integrated weighing technology and a versatile lifting system, it is being engineered to perform multiple patient-handling tasks that traditionally require several different pieces of equipment.