SKILLS FAIR 2026
9 am to 1 pm | Saturday, 23rd of May 2026
Albany Creek Uniting Church
652 Albany Creek Road
The Skills Fair is a fundraising event is run by two charitable organisations: The ORCA Project and Dorcas ACTS. It is also a unique opportunity for people to learn new skills.
The Skills Fair is an opportunity for individuals to undertake a journey of discovery within a supportive group setting with peers and friends.
The costs of running this event will be donated and all the speakers are volunteering their time. In 2025 we have raised a total of $4,347 that was shared with the ORCA Project! Thank you all for your support!
Check out Skills Fair 2026 Workshops below!
To contact us, email: skillsaccessfair@dorcas.org.au Scroll down for further details…
SKILLS WORKSHOPS
- Upcoming Topics and Presenters -
Story Telling – How to present your message to the world and get results – with Everald Compton.
Exploring Familiy History for Beginners – Who Are You? – with Sally Romano
Using Artificial Intelligence – with Chris Wright – (beginners and intermediate. Using laptops and iPads (BYO)
How to make pasta from scratch – Italian themed cooking – with Hero Chou.
Making an edible garden – Growing your own vegetables – with Cheryl Leahy.
Drawing with passion – Nadya Constantinidis
Inspiring Chair Dancing Classes – TBC
Having fun Cake Decorating- TBC
Improving iPhone Photography – TBC
Relaxing holidays – Ocean and River Cruising – TBC
The ORCA Project offers work skills training for young people aged 17 – 21 years with disabilities that includes the development of transferrable work skills and a variety of work experience.
The ORCA Project is an NDIS-approved service of Wesley Mission Qld.
Dorcas ACTS is a charity that provides fast, compassionate financial support in times of crisis or natural disaster.
It is a 100% volunteer-run organisation with over 98% of donations going directly to those in crisis (fire, drought, flood, domestic violence, hunger, and elder abuse).
Dorcas ACTS is a Christian mission of the congregation of the Aspley Uniting Church.
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On the Day
- Bringing the (electronic) ticket is a must!
- Bring pen and notebook if notes should be taken.
- Ready questions for your sessions.
- The ORCA Project make a coffee cart and a market stall available.
- Additional donations are welcome on the day – they are tax deductible.
Detailed address location
Albany Creek Uniting Church
652 Albany Creek Road (access via Service Road)
Albany Creek
Car parking
Parking is available! Use the street parking along Service Rd, Leitches Road, and Caradon Street.
Coffee cart available!
(payment by cash or card)
The ORCA Project coffee cart is available. See brochure and menu below:
