Sunshine Coast

UniSC Arena | 25 July, 2026

Wow, what a day!

The sun was shining, and we had almost 2000 visitors through the door. Hundreds of excited kids enjoyed the huge array of activities, and parents explored a vast range of education options. We are both proud and humbled that this growing event has rapidly become such a significant event for the Sunshine Coast.

Here is a wrap up of the day.

SEE THE EXHIBITOR LIST
SEE THE ACTIVITY PROGRAM
Read the Sunshine Coast 2026 program
See all the photos from the day!
More
Education Fair Sunshine Coast 2026
More
More
Face-painted girl in a cream dress with pink bows extends her hand as an adult shows something in her palm at an outdoor event with other kids nearby.
More
Colorful spinning prize wheel on a stand at an event booth, with posters and magazines on display in the background.
More
Magazine rack displaying 'Kids on the Coast' issues in clear holders on a light blue display table with a glass jar of candy nearby.
More
Exterior wall with large UnisC sign featuring blue and yellow crown logos, plus a smaller sign: 'UnisC Arena'
More
Indoor event setup with a black canopy banner reading '4 WORLDS OF FUN' in pink, Archie Brothers, on purple mats behind a white picket fence, with colorful flags nearby.
More
More
Event booth with a blue banner reading 'Kid-Sized Living in SE QLD' and rows of brown paper bags with handles for giveaways.
More
Indoor children's activity area with a colorful letter mat, a table and chairs, and a banner that says Phonics & Number Fun.
More
Exhibit table for Kids on the Coast / Kids in the City with a colorful prize wheel, magazines in racks, posters on black display boards, and a candy jar.
More
Brown inflatable play tent labeled East Oak with mesh windows, set on artificial grass at a kindergarten expo booth
More
Group of small pediatric wheelchairs stacked on stand frames on a wood gym floor, with a Suncoast Kids Club banner in the background.
More
More
Exhibition hall with booths, banners, and a glass display case on a blue carpeted floor at UniSC Arena.
More
Exhibition booth at a convention with banners for Sunshine River and Basic Needs, a table with brochures and a stuffed bear.
More
Exhibit booth about fish at a science fair: a green-cloth table with plants, posters, and display panels behind it in a gym with blue and yellow seating above.
More
Booth for Bella Grace Early Learning Centre with info boards, t‑shirts, photos, and a table displaying wooden bowls and small green chairs in an exhibition hall.
More
Indoor event space for kids' building activities with a Bricks 4 Kidz booth, tables of colorful bricks, and a white picket fence in the foreground.
More
Booth at a literacy expo: blue table with books and pamphlets from MultiLit Literacy Centres, display panels behind, and a white plastic chair.
More
IFYS recruitment booth with two blue tables and a QR code poster reading ‘Have You Considered a Career With Us?’ at a careers event in a stadium-style venue.
More
Radio station booth for MIX FM / SEA FM with banners, table of prizes, and sponsor backdrops at an event venue.
More
Exhibition booth labeled MIX FM / SEA FM with a table of prizes and a branded backdrop.
More
Booth at an education expo with a 'Find a BCE school near you' banner, large map, brochures, and standing tables.
More
More
Booth for Sunshine Coast Grammar School at an exhibition with green table covers, plants, and educational materials on display.
More
SunnyKids booth at an event with blue tablecloth and promotional banners showing a child image.
More
Montessori International College expo booth with banner, two tables, chairs, posters, and mic tote bags on display.
More
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast information booth with a turtle plush on a blue table and a colorful wheel nearby for activities or prizes in a stadium seating area.
More
White wooden magazine rack with a 'Kids on the Coast' issue on top and a sign reading 'Please take your free copy' above.
More
Exhibition booth under a canopy in a convention hall, banner reads '4 WORDS OF FUN', with tables, a yellow tablecloth, and promotional displays.
More
Exhibition booth for Groves Distance Education with blue-draped tables and white partition walls in a large hall.
More
Table at an education fair with bottled water, snacks, and brochures for Kids in the City Education Fair.
More
Indoor expo booth featuring animal education posters and tables with brochures and greenery.
More
Decorated display booth for Showtime Stars entertainment with a yellow backdrop, hex shelves, hanging clothes, jars, wooden crate, plants, and a purple banner.
More
More
Red ride-on toy car with Roadcraft branding beside a red banner about driver education at a display booth in a showroom.
More
Booth for Sunshine Coast Grammar School at an event, with teal tablecloths, brochures, and a 30 years of distinction sign in front of a forest backdrop.
More
Table at a trade show booth with stacks of Kids on the Coast magazines, yellow balls, a candy jar, and pens.
More
Banner for Rise & Shine Kindergarten promoting the Maroochy River Community, featuring a smiling child holding a small pet against a blue/white geometric background.
More
Trade show hall with multiple exhibition booths, banners, and attendees walking between gray partition walls.
More
Wide view of an indoor expo hall with multiple exhibition booths and attendees mingling; foreground shows black panel partitions labeled UniSC and blue-yellow seating along the wall.
More
More
Large indoor expo hall with vendor booths, attendees browsing displays, and a polished wooden gym floor
More
Sign reads 'Demonstration Area' with a schedule of activities for the Education Fair, listing events and times (e.g., Wander with the Wildlings, Tessa Inc, Funky Books, Rise & Shine, Ausfunk Cheer & Dance).
More
More
Two Juiced Up Groms banners with a colorful hand logo, promoting outdoor play; features kids outdoors and slogans about nature and moving bodies.
More
Booth showcasing CPR and first-aid training: two adult mannequins and a baby mannequin on a raised platform, with rescue kits, brochures, and posters on a striped table.
More
Red felt shoes with black-and-white striped stockings peeking out from under a black box on a blue carpeted floor.
More
Indoor gym with colorful foam mats and a small obstacle course inside a white picket fence; teal fabric draped over the fence, glass doors and exit signs in the background.
More
Exhibit booth with a green tablecloth, potted plants, and brochures about fisheries or environment at an indoor expo venue.
More
More
Bricks 4 Kidz activity booth at an indoor event, with a blue Bricks 4 Kidz table, grey partition walls, and white tables and chairs for kids' building activities.
More
Two large green-edged bean bags filled with assorted LEGO bricks on a dark floor, surrounded by blue and green foam mats, suggesting a LEGO play area.
More
Exhibit booth for Bella Grace Early Learning Centre with a seating area, plants, and display boards at a fair.
More
The River School expo booth with a banner, display table, plants, a circular rug, and a rock tray for learning activities.
More
Poster for The Education Fair: Sunshine Coast 2026, July 25, 9 am–2 pm, with sponsor logos and 'Free Tickets' text.
More
UniSC campus building with a large logo and colorful 'Kids on the Coast' banners at the entrance.
More
More
Girls' volleyball team in black uniforms huddle on a gym court, spectators watching from the bleachers nearby as booths line the arena edge.
More
Dance team performing a synchronized routine on a gym floor at an expo, booths in the background.
More
Learning fair booth: a toddler sits on a colorful alphabet mat as an adult guides a paper activity; a tall Phonics and Number Fun banner stands nearby.
More
Young girl wearing a gray 'Education' shirt shows a small object in her cupped hands at an outdoor education event, with a van and volunteers in the background.
More
Person holding a large stick insect with long spindly legs in cupped hands outdoors.
More
Two children sit on green artificial grass, holding sticks with small colored cards featuring bird illustrations as part of an outdoor craft activity.
More
More
Butterflies perched on blue foam sponges with skewers on a grassy surface; a smartphone and a plastic container are nearby.
More
Smiling girl in a beige hoodie holds a pink foam skewer with a butterfly perched on it, surrounded by pink flowers and decorations.
More
Monarch butterfly resting on pink wisteria-like blossoms in a decorative indoor garden with fairy lights. (#1)
More
Crowded indoor expo with booths and attendees browsing; families and individuals explore displays in a blue-carpeted hall, including a person in a wheelchair nearby.
More
More
Family-friendly event booth with a Holey Moley Golf Club banner; a woman helps a child at an activity table while others wait nearby.
More
Children in costumes perform on a gym floor as spectators watch at a community fair.
More
Children in costumes at an indoor expo in a gym, with booths and families in the background; a child in a wheelchair is assisted by adults, and a man holds a colorful puppet.
More
Man kneeling beside a child in a wheelchair on a gym floor, holding a bright multicolored parrot puppet for a playful performance.
More
Man in a black shirt holds a colorful rainbow parrot puppet for a child in a wheelchair at an indoor event; kids stand nearby on a polished gym floor with a white fence in the background.
More
Children in colorful costumes line up in a gym as an entertainer wearing a rainbow parrot costume greets them; adults and a child in a wheelchair watch.
More
Group of children in colorful costumes lined up for a show, as a man holds a large rainbow parrot puppet on stage in a gym-like hall.
More
More
Family at a SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast booth learning about sharks; posters read 'Crazy Shark Facts' and 'Shark Species' in the background.
More
A smiling woman kneels by a display table and hands a small egg to a young child; a bird nest with eggs sits on the table nearby.
More
Young child gazes at a display table of animal crafts and greenery during a kids event.
More
Child in a colorful hoodie gently touches a small green alligator held by a woman during a supervised exhibit in an indoor area with a blue carpet visible.
More
More
Woman demonstrating a reptile exhibit at a table with lizards and greenery, as a child watches; a 'Can You Guess' sign is visible in the background.
More
At a trade show booth for Hidden Key ADHD Coaching; a presenter explains materials to a mother and two children, with banners and brochures on the table.
More
Young boy plays a retro arcade game at a yellow-draped table in a crowded expo hall.
More
Adult kneeling beside a young boy, guiding him as they practice mini golf on an indoor green putting mat, with others nearby.
More
People at a booth labeled 'NRMA Parks & Resorts' at a fair; a man with a backpack and two kids interact with booth staff at a blue-covered display area.
More
Busy indoor expo hall with attendees browsing booths; a person wearing purple butterfly wings stands with back to camera near a booth labeled NRMA Parks & Resorts.
More
More
A woman in a denim dress reads a picture book aloud to two young children sitting on a blue carpet.
More
A woman in a denim top reads aloud to two children on a blue carpet, showing a colorful open book with a green cartoon character.
More
Two young people sit at a Little Seed Theatre Company booth; one in a gray hoodie looks down, the other in a black shirt speaks, with papers on the floor.
More
Young child sprinting on a blue carpet at an indoor expo booth, surrounded by volunteers and banners in the background.
More
Man in a tan hat and black 'Little Seed' shirt faces a small crowd of kids and adults at an indoor exhibition booth with teal banner flags.
More
A Speld QLD information booth at a conference, with a staff member speaking to attendees beside a table of brochures and a QR code poster.
More
Child in a bright pink-yellow hat explores a sensory table with bowls of cotton, shells, buttons, feathers, and small items, supervised by an adult.
More
The River School booth at a fair with people seated on a rug doing crafts, under a banner with a sun logo and the school name.
More
A group of adults and a child explore a sensory tray with twigs, moss, and miniature displays during a hands-on nature workshop.
More
Four people stand behind a Mancel College booth at an education expo, blue display panels with logos and brochures on the table.
More
Three students in blazer uniforms stand behind a round white display table with handmade crafts (teddy rabbit, rocket model, glass bowl) at a Matthew Flinders Anglican College booth, with a blue sign and banners in the background.
More
Girl in a pink hoodie sits in a chair as a staff member braids her hair at a HYPT kids venue booth, with balloons and a colorful banner in the background.
More
Family at an education fair booth promoting healthy habits, with a large maroon banner and chairs nearby.
More
Man in a black Seed shirt demonstrates a hands-on activity to three children at a science fair booth with a wooden wheel mechanism nearby.
More
Staff at a swim lessons registration desk assisting a young girl inside an indoor pool facility, with a blue 'Swim Lessons' banner in the background.
More
More
Instructor at a first aid booth with CPR mannequins and informational flyers, talking to visitors.
More
Booth at a fair labeled 'Two Tutors' where a presenter talks to a visitor with brochures nearby the monitor.
More
Man kneels beside a young child in a denim jacket at an indoor expo with colorful booths and banners behind them.
More
Crowd browsing exhibitor booths at an indoor fair; a man with a colorful parrot puppet stands by a display.
More
Female instructor crouches slightly, talking to a group of kids inside a gym near a white picket fence, banners in the background.
More
Children crawl and play on a polished gym floor inside a roped-off event space with adults watching nearby and booths in the background.
More
More
Five children in casual clothes watch a gray four-legged robot with blue lights on a blue-carpeted exhibition space at a tech event.
More
Staff at an educational expo booth talk to attendees, with a map display, brochures, and a banner reading 'An education to believe in'.
More
Families and children explore booths at an indoor fair, with a white picket fence along a blue gym floor.
More
Children painting colorful crafts at a booth with a yellow checkered tablecloth and a red SISSY banner on gray walls behind them.
More
Booth for Parent Pathways program with two representatives talking to a visitor as a child colors at a small table in front of banners and a display.
More
At a parenting expo, two women stand behind a blue table with a 'Parentline' banner; a stroller with a child and several kids watch nearby.
More
Man walking with a child toward a college fair booth in a crowded expo hall, brochures on the table and a display screen visible.
More
More
Two players sit at a dark table playing a chess game; a chess clock sits nearby and a container of pieces rests on a second board in the background.
More
An older man stands beside a table, gesturing as two boys play chess at a convention booth.
More
Young girl and man sit across from each other, playing chess; the girl is moving a piece and smiling.
More
Two players, including a child, compete in a chess game at a table in a tournament setting, with multiple boards in the background.
More
People gather around a Riverside Christian College booth at an education fair; a staff member speaks with visitors beside a blue table with brochures and banners reading Riverside Plus and Distance Education.
More
A child in a red shirt sits on a blue floor and sorts colorful LEGO bricks from a large green circular play pit.
More
Children build with colorful LEGO bricks at a table during a hands-on workshop at a busy event venue.
More
Students assemble LEGO-like bricks on a white table, sorting colorful pieces into labeled containers.
More
Group of kids building with LEGO bricks at a long white table during a hands-on workshop event outside a fenced area.
More
Booth with a large 'Future You' STEM banner; smiling woman in a blue shirt stands behind a table with brochures and promotional items.
More
Two women stand behind a Stuartholme School information booth with a blue backdrop, sharing brochures and display materials on the table.
More
Girl wearing a paper crown reaches toward a snake held by a woman in a cap at an indoor event booth.
More
Smiling man in a blue fish-pattern suit and hat, holding a children's book 'I Believe in Rainbows'.
More
Booth with a person in a colorful suit behind a green table, posters about Rodney rainbowfish and local wildlife.
More
Girl decorating a gold paper crown with sequins at a craft table.
More
Man standing beside a blue booth banner for Therapeutic Engagement Support Services Association Inc., wearing a dark shirt and tan pants with a name badge visible in a conference room setting.
More
Indoor gym scene with a tall blue event flag reading 'Welcome to MFC' beside a man and a small child, and other people in the background.
More
Man in a blue jacket stands beside an orange mini soccer goal at a 'Developing Skills for Life' booth, with a colorful banner in the background.
More
At a trade show booth, a staff member helps a customer with Get Ahead Maths Flash Cards banner and product boxes on the table.
More
Group of four adults at a HYPT booth in a gym, a staff member demonstrates baby care with a doll while two observers and a child watch.
More
At an indoor event booth, a woman applies makeup to a young girl while others watch; tables with flowers and display items line the area, and several people sit on white plastic chairs.
More
People view white lab coats on a rack at a science education expo, with banners reading 'Achieving Excellence in Learning and Life' in the background.
More
Staff at a career expo chat with visitors near a prize display filled with items in a glass dome, booth banners in the background.
More
Staff member in a bright blue shirt serves smoothies at a sponsored station while a mother with a baby and a young girl watch in a gym hall.
More
Colorful plush bird mascot beside a children's book display about Blue Whale Poop on a table viewable at an event stall.
More
Coach crouching to demonstrate a play with a yellow ball as two young girls watch inside a gym setup with foam blocks and hoops.
More
Two men in blue polo shirts give thumbs up at a Juiced Up Groms smoothie station in a gym, with colorful banners and equipment behind them.
More
Caregiver shows a small animal to a group of kids seated on gym bleachers in a classroom/demo setting.
More
Woman presenting a small snake to an audience in a gym/auditorium, with children and parents watching attentively at the barrier.
More
Woman with a microphone addressing a crowd seated in a UniSC arena; banners with UniSC branding surround the scene.
More
Young woman at an education fair standing in stadium seating, pointing toward busy exhibitor booths at the expo floor.
More
Sissy Community booth at an event: gray partition walls with a red SISSY banner, a patterned green rug, cushions, and a table of brochures and baskets.
More
Scout Queensland Suncoast Region information booth with brochures on a maroon tablecloth.
More
Bricks 4 Kidz promotional banner advertising holiday workshops, birthday parties, and school programs with a Spider-Man figure illustration.

Supported By

More
MixFM breakfast show banner ad
Want to be kept up to date with all the news from the Education Fair?
Join our mailing list to be the first to know!
KEEP ME POSTED

Getting to the Education Fair Sunshine Coast

UniSC Arena is located in the Sports & Fitness precinct at UniSC Sunshine Coast:
32 Olympic Way
Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia 4556

Free public parking is available in the Claymore Road car park (CP22).

A variety of hot and cold food will be available for purchase at the venue through the on-site cafe and several food trucks.

More
UniSC Sports & Fitness Precinct map

Sunshine Coast 2026 floorplan

EFSC26: Floorplan by Shore Media

Sunshine Coast 2026 Exhibitor List

Close