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Brad’s surprise celebrity encounter

Brad, a participant supported by Ability Options, recently had the privilege of meeting Deb and Andy, his favourite celebrity TV couple from his favourite TV show, The Block, after a surprise visit was organised. Brad has been a fan of the show for a long time. For him, meeting his favourite celebri

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Your Support: Vanessa, ParentsNext Consultant

At Ability Options, putting the people we support first is at the heart of everything we do. We are here to help you reach your goals and realise your potential. This Q&A is the first in a new series where we will take you behind the scenes to see how our people work to support […]

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What does love mean to Ability Options?  

Valentine’s Day is a day of giving and greetings among family, friends and loved ones. Valentine’s Day also gives us the opportunity to reflect on the importance of love and friendship in our community.  Defining love  In the modern world, one definition of love might not be the same as so

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Sony’s drive for accessibility a game changer for people living with disability

Sony, the company behind PlayStation, is helping to make gaming a more accessible space for people living with disability with their latest announcement of Project Leonardo at this year’s CES (Consumer Electronics Show). CES has been around since 1967, bringing new heights to consumer electronics

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From Participant to Employment: Lauren lands dream role through ParentsNext

Life’s challenges come in many forms. Lauren’s challenge was navigating her re-entry to full time work after becoming a mother for the first time. She found our ParentsNext program and developed her skills to achieve her goal of working in Human Resources. Becoming a parent for the first

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In the shark tank: Warwick’s educational adventure

Experiences that offer learning opportunities is something Ability Options supports participants to do daily. For participant Warwick, a keen interest in Australia’s aquatic neighbours sparked his goal to visit The Shark and Ray Rescue Centre in Port Stephens. Sharks and stingrays often get a

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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

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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

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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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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