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Disability Services

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The top things you need to know about the disability and employment schemes and programs that drive our services.

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Top 5 Tips for Choosing Supported Independent Living Accommodation

Top 5 Tips for Choosing Supported Independent Living Accommodation

Finding a comfortable home with the right support is a significant milestone for people living with disability, marking a transition towards greater independence and autonomy.   To ensure a smooth and fulfilling experience, it’s important you consider some key points before making this decision.  What is Supported Independent Living (SIL)?  SIL is a housing and […]

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Finding Respite: 5 Benefits of NDIS Short Term Accommodation

Finding Respite: 5 Benefits of NDIS Short Term Accommodation

Everyone deserves a break and the chance to explore new experiences and living environments.  Short-Term Accommodation services (STA) offer NDIS participants safe and relaxing spaces to relax, build new skills, and gain independence. Often referred to as disability respite care, STA can help people living with disabilities and their carers have time away from their […]

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Inclusive family dining through diverse hiring at Chickanji

Inclusive family dining through diverse hiring at Chickanji

Working to build an all-inclusive family dining establishment, local business owner Mike has been partnering with Ability Options to provide employment opportunities to a passionate workforce eager to make a difference. Over the past year, Tracey and Eddie, two Ability Options WorkReady participants, have become a key part of his team, and it’s been a […]

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From home maintenance to family dining, inclusive employment is a priority for Sydney businesses

From home maintenance to family dining, inclusive employment is a priority for Sydney businesses

People with disability in Australia face several challenges in the employment sector, resulting in lower participation and higher unemployment rates compared to those without disability. Key issues include lower employment rates, a shift from full to part-time work, and workplace discrimination.  However, some businesses like Gusto’s Home Hub and Chickanji are leading the way in […]

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Our Values

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Trust

We deliver on our promises, encourage feedback and work with honesty and openness

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Respect

We treat our participants, their families, communities, partners and each other with dignity, appreciation and recognition

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Inclusion

We embrace, encourage and support diversity in everything we do

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Courage

We act on our values ensuring they are central to everything we do

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Lead

We are a sector and service leader by innovating, improving and partnering with others

Our Locations

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Mid-North Coast
Sydney
The Central Coast and Hunter
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Ability Options partners with CoAct to deliver best outcomes for DES participants

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5 Key Benefits of Hiring Young People

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Partnerships and Affiliations

Ability Options is a member of NDS, Australia’s peak industry body for non-government disability services, servicing members at local, state and national levels.

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Ability Options delivers DES and Workforce Australia services in partnership with CoAct Employment. CoAct represents a network of leading community service providers who deliver employment services nationally.

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Partnering to create better housing solutions for young people with disability in the Hunter.

Setting a new standard in accommodation so that people with disability can live life to the fullest.

Accreditations and Certifications

Ability Options would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and emerging.