We would like to thank everyone who participated in the Ability Options Participant and Parent/Carer Satisfaction Surveys, completed in November 2023. We have taken time to review the results, consult with teams and work through what we believe are the priorities. ... CONTINUE READING
On Wednesday, 10 April, local community members came together for an Open Day at Ability Options’ inclusive Short-Term Accommodation services location on the Coffs Coast, The Retreat. ... CONTINUE READING
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 expe... CONTINUE READING
A taskforce endorsed by Minister for the NDIS Bill Shorten MP says it intends to crack down on unfair prices and the suspected overcharging of participants by dishonest services providers. Chaired by the ACCC, the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, and the National Disability Insurance Agency, the taskforce will prevent dishonest service providers from charging more than they should for their services. Talking to the ABC on the crackdown, Minister Shorten said it’s high time these p... CONTINUE READING
Leading disability and employment services provider Ability Options has today launched a campaign to help fill the housing gap for people living with disability in New South Wales. With the housing market across the state continuing to be highly competiti... CONTINUE READING
Over the next 3 months, Ability Options will be highlighting the stories of people whose lives have been transformed t... CONTINUE READING
Our CEO Julia Squire recently marked a significant milestone with our new colleagues in Yamba. Hosting a Community Morning Tea, Julia acknowledged the final stages of CHESS Connect joining the growing Ability Options family and celebrated their wonderful legacy of service. ... CONTINUE READING
The National Disability Insurance Scheme has undergone its ten-year review and released its historic final report. This report continues to be a topic of discussion for a sector that looks to its recommendations with hope for a more inclusive Australia. Ability Options’ CEO Julia Squire says she, like many in... CONTINUE READING
Breaking barriers to employment, supporting people to live more independently, and growing as an organisation would be three highlights of Ability Options’ last 12 months. Our 2022-23 Annual Report is jam-packed full of the amazing stories from across our community, from participants reaching their goals living more inde... CONTINUE READING
Last week on Thursday, 7 December, a major milestone for participants was reached with the release of the NDIS Review’s final report. In October 2022, the planned 10-year review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was brought forward with the purpose of putting people with disability back at the centre of... 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.
