[caption id="attachment_18073" align="aligncenter" width="580"] A woman smiling and leaning towards a young girl in a wheelchair, both interacting with each other in a joyful moment, set against... CONTINUE READING
Disability employment reform is underway with a new specialist disability employment program starting on 1 July 2025 that will replace the current one. One of the main goals is to remove the red tape for providers supporting participants looking for sustainable employ... CONTINUE READING
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It has been a very busy winter for the sector and our organisation. I wanted to share an update on the organisation and our focus for the next year.... CONTINUE READING
For the past decade, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has redefined disability support in Australia, putting its participants first and giving them the freedom to live the lives they choose. Julia Squire, CEO of Ability Options, reflects on how the NDIS has transformed lives and the challenges it faces for a sustainable future. Support Workers Yvette and Sarabjit provide their perspectives on the Scheme’s influence on their participants as the ND... CONTINUE READING
Ability Options’ Hornsby-based Workforce Partner Courtney was recently recognised with a top award from CoAct for her work supporting people to find employment and develop their work skills. ... CONTINUE READING
The National Disability Insurance Agency’s (NDIA) Annual Pricing Review of the NDIS falls far too short to cover rising operational costs, sector leaders say.... CONTINUE READING
Disability employment reform is underway with a new specialist disability employment program to commence on 1 July, 2025. Its goal is to remove the red tape for providers supporting participants and to boost access for participants looking for sustainable employment. On the back of the government’s commitment of an additional $227.6 million to the new program in the 2024-25 Federal Budget, Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth said there is a “clear vision” and that it will bett... CONTINUE READING
Winter is here, and along with the colder weather comes an increase in the transmission of viruses including COVID and the flu. Winter viruses are already very active and occurring in high numbers this year. The health of our people is our priority, so here are some tips on how to keep yourself and those around you safe from illness this winter. Vaccinations Ability Options strongly encourages our people to stay up to date with their vaccinations to reduce the risk of getting sick... CONTINUE READING
Please note: Since this article was published, the NDIS has updated its terminology. What was previously referred to as Short Term Accommodation (STA) is now called Short Term Respite (STR). This change better reflects the purpose of the support—providing participants with temporary care while their informal supports take a break. For the most current information, please refer to the... CONTINUE READING
In the ever-complex world of the NDIS, Support Coordinators emerge to empower participants to navigate the scheme, exercise choice and control and achieve their goals. This month, we wanted to highlight the thoughts from across our Support Coordination team about what they think makes a Support Coo...
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.
