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News & Media16 May 2023
Ability Options comments on the Budget outcome for Disability
In the government’s continuing efforts to reduce the growth of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the 2023-24 Federal Budget outlined measures to save $15.3 billion from the Scheme’s growth through “improved administration”. Arguably the biggest single budget change, the speed and scale of these savings may not have been noticed by many on Budget […]
Read moreNews & Media05 May 2023
Sustainability the focus of the NDIS cap announcement, but balance needs to be considered
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is the focus of a corrective course being taken to ensure it fully supports people living with disability while being financially sustainable. National Cabinet announced a Financial Sustainability Framework which aims to ensure the NDIS can continue to provide life-changing outcomes for future generations of Australians with disability. In […]
Read moreNews & Media04 May 2023
Privacy Awareness Week 2023: Back to Basics
Ability Options takes privacy seriously and is a proud supporter of Privacy Awareness Week (1 to 7 May 2023). Privacy Awareness Week is an annual campaign led in Australia by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) that highlights the importance of protecting personal information. This year Privacy Awareness Week is about getting ‘back […]
Read moreNews & Media24 April 2023
Getting “back on track”: Minister Shorten begins corrective course with the NDIS
By Julia Squire, CEO, Ability Options This year will mark a decade since the inception of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the last couple of weeks have brought more detail on the Federal Government’s thinking around the NDIS, its purpose, and its viability in the long run. It is concerning that media and […]
Read moreNews & Media28 March 2023
Disability Royal Commission: Providers quizzed about actions during and after serious incidents
In February, Ability Options attended hearing 32 of the Disability Royal Commission and reflected on the key themes that were heard, and the lessons providers are taking from the hearings. Hearing 32 of the Disability Royal Commission (DRC) was held during February 2023 and looked at the actions that providers had taken since they […]
Read moreNews & Media13 February 2023
Ability Options expands employment services on Central Coast
Leading disability and employment services provider Ability Options is moving into a larger and newly refurbished office in Toukley to support the growth of its employment services capabilities in the region. The not-for-profit will have the capacity to grow its Workforce Australia and ParentsNext programs on the Central Coast, furthering its mission to support people […]
Read moreNews & Media12 December 2022
Ability Options Celebrates International Day of People with Disability
International Day of People with Disability is a United Nations observed day which aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions. This annual day of significance is arguably the biggest day for people with disability in the calendar year. We attended a range of different […]
Read moreSponsored05 December 2022
Our 2022 STAR Employee Awards Winners
On Friday, 2 December, Ability Options colleagues gathered to celebrate their crowning achievements and dedication to supporting people with disability in our communities year-round for the 2022 STAR Employee Awards. A record-breaking 460 nominations came in during the lead up to what was an exceptionally special night where our colleagues got together to celebrate and recognise […]
Read moreNews & Media05 December 2022
Ability Options welcomes R&R Care to its community
As of 30 November 2022, Mid-North Coast disability services provider R&R Care has joined the Ability Options community as a wholly owned subsidiary. R&R Care provides a range of social and recreational activities to support participants to engage with their community, strengthen their ability to live independently, and live the life they want. Many of […]
Read moreNews & Media27 November 2022
Annual Report: How we supported our people in 2021-22
The 2021-22 Ability Options Annual Report is now available to read online. This year, we have focussed on leadership, how that has been demonstrated across the Ability Options community, and how much value great leadership right through our Ability Options Community offers to participants and our Mission. The Annual Report reflects on the work our […]
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