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Disability Services Stories
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A shift to support: The change to a new calling
Meet Jodie, a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker committed to making a positive impact on members of her community. Jodie began her career in support work driven by a deep sense of compassion and a genuine desire to support others beyond what she could at her previous customer service role.
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Disability Services Stories
Ability Options hosts first annual Colour Run event for participants
Who doesn’t love a bit of colour to brighten their day? Recently, Ability Options staff in the Hunter region organised the first Colour Run event for participants using our short-term accommodation services. In August, participants and staff gathered at our Raymond Terrace home to participate
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Disability Services Stories
Participants strengthen friendships at community festival
A group of NDIS participants on the Mid-North Coast were transported to automobile heaven following a recent outing to a motor vehicle festival.  Grant, Warren, Michael, and Ashley are four participants who share a passion for vintage cars, bikes and everything in between. Their shared interest w
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Celebrating International Day of People with Disability
On Sunday, 3 December, Ability Options marked a significant date in our calendar, International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD).  With this year’s theme being – ‘United in action to rescue and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for, with, and by people with disabilit
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Disability Services Stories
Bradley’s adventure to meet his Aussie idol
An NDIS participant on the Mid-North Coast had the privilege of meeting his favourite musician following a trip to attend a concert in Sydney. Bradley, a participant supported by Ability Options, is an avid fan of Australian rapper, Kerser and dreamed of meeting the artist in person. After learnin
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From pitch to support: A budding career powered by passion and a drive for inclusion
Teamwork, as it happens, really does make the dream work. For a budding young footballer from Aotearoa (New Zealand), who ended up pursuing a dream career in Disability Support, team sports and team-based work really make the day-to-day something worthwhile. Although Ability Options’ Michelle was
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Supporting people to build their independence
About five years ago, Brad was in a serious motorbike accident that left him injured and with a neurological disorder which required specialist treatment. He spent a long time going between hospitals and for three years of his life was non-verbal, being peg fed, and was aided by specialist equipment
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Employment Services Stories
Employment Success for Nambucca Local Ollie
When a young Ollie was seeking employment, Anessa at our Nambucca Disability Employment Service was able to support him towards success.
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Employment Services Stories
Breaking the Sound Barrier – A Local Story of Workplace Inclusion
When Nambucca Heads business owner David needed a new staff member, his local Disability Employment service had the perfect match in mind.
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Disability Services Stories
, Employment Services Stories
A hole in one for young jobseeker Jamie!
Patrons of the Bellingen Golf Club will be familiar with Jamie, the young Club All Rounder who works with the club crew and keeps the golf carts clean, fuelled and in tip top shape.
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