On Wednesday, 10 April, local community members came together for an Open Day at Ability Options’ inclusive Short-Term Accommodation services location on the Coffs Coast, The Retreat. ... CONTINUE READING
Leading disability and employment services provider Ability Options has today launched a campaign to help fill the housing gap for people living with disability in New South Wales. With the housing market across the state continuing to be highly competiti... CONTINUE READING
The National Disability Insurance Scheme has undergone its ten-year review and released its historic final report. This report continues to be a topic of discussion for a sector that looks to its recommendations with hope for a more inclusive Australia. Ability Options’ CEO Julia Squire says she, like many in... CONTINUE READING
Breaking barriers to employment, supporting people to live more independently, and growing as an organisation would be three highlights of Ability Options’ last 12 months. Our 2022-23 Annual Report is jam-packed full of the amazing stories from across our community, from participants reaching their goals living more inde... CONTINUE READING
Last week on Thursday, 7 December, a major milestone for participants was reached with the release of the NDIS Review’s final report. In October 2022, the planned 10-year review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was brought forward with the purpose of putting people with disability back at the centre of... CONTINUE READING
COVID-19 transmission continues to increase in the community with the eighth wave predicted to peak in December. Community transmission in NSW is now moderate to high which means the pandemic is still a major issue with widespread vaccination softening. Several easy but important COVID-safe behaviours helped keep us safe during the pandemic and these little things can still make a big difference now. Please stay home if you have any cold or flu symptoms and consider wearing a mask if you need... CONTINUE READING
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of People with Disability has released its final report to the public when it was tabled to parliament on Friday, 29 September. ... CONTINUE READING
Today marks a historic day for the disability sector. The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has tabled its anticipated final report to Parliament and it has this morning been made public. An initial look at the Executive Summary mirrors our values and focuses on the C... CONTINUE READING
[caption id="attachment_11955" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Ability Options opens employment office in Toukley.[/caption] From Monday, 21 August, not-for-profit disability and employment services provider Ability Options has partnered with for-purpose employment services col... CONTINUE READING
Saturday, 1 July marks a decade of supporting people living with disability through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). As we approach its anniversary, we reflect on the journey and its effectiveness.... CONTINUE READING
On Wednesday, 10 April, local community members came together for an Open Day at Ability Options’ inclusive...
Ability Options would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and emerging.
