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Robbie has been kicking goals in 2025

Robbie started the year with two goals:  Although he was recovering from a fall, with the support of his Ability Options Supported Independent Living (SIL) staffand his Occupational Therapist, he was determined to move forward towards these goals.    First up? The garde

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Getting hands on in the kitchen, Jenny builds a strong foundation for independence

Jenny a friendly, curious, and active participant at our Seven Hills Day Program, has recently found a new love for cooking. Although she had never been interested in it before, with some gentle encouragement from our Seven Hills team, cooking and spending tim

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Finding your home, your way

Finding a long-term home can feel like a big step. With the right support, NDIS participants can set the pace, explore what is available, and choose options that reflect their goals and preferences. When Coordination of Support (CoS) and NDIS accommodation providers collaborate well, the process

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20 years, countless careers: Hayley’s story in employment

Starting out on her first day over 20 years ago with nothing but a handwritten scrap of paper and a request to turn it into a professional résumé, Hayley had no idea she was about to begin a career that would shape countless lives — including her own. Employment support: What’s chang

Fostering Inclusive Societies with the People’s Rights Committee

We joined millions around the world celebrating International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). This is a day dedicated to awareness, inclusion, and recognising the incredible contributions of people with disability across our communities.  IDPwD is a chance to create positive c

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Ability Options Supports Inclusion at the 2025 Kempsey Big Day Out

Ability Options was proud to sponsor the 2025 Kempsey Big Day Out!   Held last Friday, 28 November, this annual event brings together service providers, local businesses, family carers and community members to celebrate International Day of People with Di

CQPAO Update: The Voice Spring 2025

Recently, I caught up with Amanda and Grant — our People’s Rights Committee (PRC) Chair and Deputy Chair — to talk about the work we’ve been doing together to make sure participants’ voices are heard loud and clear. Amanda and Grant told me that one of the highlights of their role was that

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Turning Bottle Caps into Art: Daz’s Creative Journey 

At Ability Options’ Day Program, creativity is encouraged in all its forms – and one participant has recently turned an everyday item into eye-catching art.  Darren, or Daz as he’s warmly known, is an active participant at our Forster Day Program centre. Daz brings a great sense of hu

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From short stays to a place to call home: Jo’s journey with Ability Options

It is always exciting to welcome a new resident, especially one who has been part of our community for many years. Jo has grown up with Ability Options, first connecting with our organisation as a young child.  She first accessed support through our Short Term Accommodation (STA) services, where sh

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Wraparound supports help Scotty step confidently into independence 

When Anne and Phil made the decision to relocate to Coffs Harbour five years ago, it wasn’t just a lifestyle change — it was a decision made with their son Scotty’s future in mind.  “After high school, Scotty started to go backwards a bit,” Anne explains. “We felt his NDIS funding c