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Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it’s not there | Invisible Disabilities Week

Did you know that globally 1 in 6 people live with disability? Second to this, many disabilities are non-visible conditions or both a combination of visible and non-visible conditions. For this reason, Invisible Disabilities Week was established in 2014 by the Invisible Disabilities Association.

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You have the power to advocate for disability inclusion

A decade ago, disability rights advocates in Australia won the fight for the implementation of a National Disability Insurance Scheme, which now supports over 550,000 Australians with disability.   Since its implementation, the NDIS has transformed the lives of many Australians with disability, bu

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Empowering participants to unlock their potential: Emma, Manager – WorkReady

NDIS Employment Assistance, also known as WorkReady, is a service offered by Ability Options that supports people with disability prepare to enter or re-enter the workforce with confidence. Delivered by our team of passionate WorkReady Consultants, participants work on building the skills and experi

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Thomas’ dream job lands him independence

Finding your calling for work can really come down to what you love in life.  For Thomas, that was a keen interest in fish and plant life. Having realised his passion, Thomas decided to take his niche interests and enlist the support of Ability Options’ Employment Consultants.   As a participan

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Farming with a purpose: Participants build pathways towards independence

A Support Worker on the Mid-North Coast has been supporting people with disability build pathways to independence by providing opportunities at her family farm.   Carla, an Ability Options Support Worker, owns and manages Privada Farm together with her husband Duncan. She regularly runs farm progra

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Embracing Change: Mathew’s Journey from R&R Care to Ability Options

Late last year, R&R Care, a disability services provider on the Mid-North Coast, joined the Ability Options community. Mathew, who worked at CHESS Connect before moving to R&R Care about a year ago, shares his thoughts and experiences of the transition to Ability Options.  My name is Mathew

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Recognising dedication to our sector: Tracey, STAR 2022 Employee of the Year

ParentsNext Manager Tracey took home the trophy for STAR Employee of the Year at our annual STAR Awards Ceremony, recognised by our colleagues for her extraordinary efforts in 2022.  The leadership Tracey demonstrated throughout the year is something to aspire to. She’s built a strong team who st

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Striving to achieve best practice and outcomes for people with disability: Melanie, Senior Manager, Clinical Services

The Quality, Practice & Assurance (QPA) division is made up of several teams that are responsible for achieving best practice and outcomes for participants using Ability Options’ services, while advocating for the rights of people with disability.   One of those teams is the clinical service

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Ability Options participants spend school holiday fun at Taronga Zoo

A bustling school holiday program, run by Ability Options on the Northern Beaches, saw a group of school students take a trip to Taronga Zoo.    The program, which supports young people in the community between the ages of six and 17 years, has proven to be hugely popular and offered plenty of

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NAIDOC Week 2023: The important roles played by Aboriginal Elders in Australian communities

In this article, Jessica, an Ability Options Practice Manager in Disability Services, speaks on the importance of First Nations Elders in our communities, the many roles they play, and how her experiences with them have impacted her life. Being an Aboriginal woman is more than how I identify; our c