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News & Media14 April 2024
Ability Options promotes Short-Term Accommodation services to community at The Retreat
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. Welcoming people with disability, their families and caregivers, staff at Ability Options were joined by representatives from other local not-for-profits, along with Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh to […]
Read moreNews & Media13 February 2024
Celebrating growth and new opportunities as Ability Options
Our CEO Julia Squire recently marked a significant milestone with our new colleagues in Yamba. Hosting a Community Morning Tea, Julia acknowledged the final stages of CHESS Connect joining the growing Ability Options family and celebrated their wonderful legacy of service. On behalf of CHESS Connect and Ability Options, Julia welcomed participants, employers, community services […]
Read moreRoyal Commission04 October 2023
Key takeaways from the Disability Royal Commission’s final report
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.  From its inception over four years ago, Ability Options welcomed, supported and contributed to the work of the Disability Royal Commission. We encouraged […]
Read moreRoyal Commission29 September 2023
A Message from the CEO | Disability Royal Commission’s Final Report Tabled Today
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 Commissioner’s Vision for […]
Read moreSponsored25 September 2023
Our 2023 STAR Awards
On Friday, 22 September, many of our colleagues gathered at Novotel Sydney Olympic Park to celebrate our people at the 2023 STAR Awards.  Year after year, our STAR Awards recognise the work we do to fulfil our Mission to support people to achieve their goals and inclusion in the community. This was an exceptionally special […]
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 moreSponsored05 December 2022
Our 2022 STAR 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 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 moreSponsored21 November 2022
2022 STAR Awards Sponsors
Below are our 2022 STAR Awards sponsors. The awards ceremony highlighted, recognised and rewarded our people for the incredible work they do in line with Ability Options’ core values of Trust, Respect, Inclusion, Courage and to Lead, supporting participants to live the lives they choose. Major Sponsor: Speak Your Language We would like to thank […]
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