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You are your own Leader

The term “Leadership” is often thought to be interchangeable with “management”, however, this isn’t always the case. Rafael Sanchez-Bayo, the Editor of Ability Options’ quarterly newsletter TheVoice, penned his thoughts on the importance of leadership and the role it plays in making a di

Arts and Culture

World Mental Health Day: Support through Culture

Today is World Mental Health Day. Navigating mental health in the workplace can be a challenge if you don’t know who or where to go to for support.  Statistically speaking, one in every five Australians are expected to experience a mental health problem at one point in their lives — that is abo

Employment Services Stories

Thomas makes independent move with WorkReady

Meet Thomas, an Ability Options participant who joined the WorkReady program with the goal of learning new skills to find and keep a job. Thomas has been working with his WorkReady Consultant, Robert, to identify and develop key job skills, including resumé and cover letter writing as well as job-s

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, Disability Services Stories

High Tea Brings Warm Smiles on a Cold Day

TheVoice was excited to receive some fantastic photos of Nareeda, a resident in our Rossmore home, enjoying high tea at Brookfield Tea House. Nareeda was treated to an outing to the tea house, where she enjoyed a warm cup of tea and indulged in an assortment of traditional English-style sweets and s

Disability Services Stories

Myra Attends the Australian Services Union Conference

One of our Support Workers, Myra Tito, was invited to attend the Australian Services Union (ASU) conference, representing Ability Options. As one of the largest trade unions in Australia, the ASU is a strong advocate for the rights of working people and is committed to making the NDIS the best it ca

Employment Services Stories

Seth Leaps Towards Employment through WorkReady

After just two months with Ability Options’ WorkReady program, participant Seth got to put his newly learned skills into practice when he landed his first paid role in the workforce, after completing a work experience placement at a café. In early 2022, Seth joined Ability Options’ WorkReady pr

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Club All In Hits Dancefloors in Western Sydney and Taree

Club All In has continued its streak of success after its discos in the Northern Beaches prompted Western Sydney and the Mid-North Coast to put on their very own fiesta, hosting more than 73 people across both events. “Participants, family members and carers attended the Club All In disco for a bo

Disability Services Stories

Gardening Grows Wellbeing Across Western Sydney

Having a concrete sense of belonging is something almost anybody would tell you is important to them. People find their sense of belonging in many ways. Ability Options strives to support each participant through its services, to find their sense of belonging in whichever way they wish to. This goes

Disability Services Stories

Fiona Finds Her Light at the End of The Tunnel 

When Fiona began attending counselling sessions back in February, she felt lost and was unsure of where she stood in the world. She was referred to our Vocational Counsellor, Stephanie, and now has a safe space to talk about her challenges with someone and find some solutions.       Durin

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, Employment Services Stories

WorkReady Explore Sydney Zoo

Chris successfully gained employment as Computer Technician at Harvey Norman and excelled at providing great customer service.