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Our Services30 August 2024
What does the future of DES look like?
Disability employment reform is underway with a new specialist disability employment program starting on 1 July 2025 that will replace the current one. One of the main goals is to remove the red tape for providers supporting participants looking for sustainable employment. For participants, the new program will have expanded eligibility, tailored support based on […]
Read moreNews & Media30 August 2024
Sector Update: What is happening in disability?
By Julia Squire, Ability Options CEO The disability sector has entered a period of even more rapid recommendations and change in recent months. I wanted to highlight a few things that have happened. The recent pricing review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) left many on the frontline of service delivery disappointed and questioning […]
Read moreNews & Media30 August 2024
A message from our CEO | The Voice Spring 2024
It has been a very busy winter for the sector and our organisation. I wanted to share an update on the organisation and our focus for the next year. Ability Options has recommitted to our strategy, called “Towards 2030”, as well as our Mission, Vision, and Values with a refreshed focus on putting people first […]
Read moreNews & Media30 August 2024
NDIS Review presents opportunities for improvement and reflection of successes
For the past decade, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has redefined disability support in Australia, putting its participants first and giving them the freedom to live the lives they choose. Julia Squire, CEO of Ability Options, reflects on how the NDIS has transformed lives and the challenges it faces for a sustainable future. Support […]
Read moreNews & Media30 August 2024
Ability Options’ Courtney wins top CoAct DES Award
Ability Options’ Hornsby-based Workforce Partner Courtney was recently recognised with a top award from CoAct for her work supporting people to find employment and develop their work skills. Courtney has worked in the employment services sector with Ability Options for two and a half years, and being passionate about supporting people, has been awarded the […]
Read moreOur Services01 July 2024
“Falling far too short”: The NDIA’s Annual Pricing Review released on Friday
The National Disability Insurance Agency’s (NDIA) Annual Pricing Review of the NDIS falls far too short to cover rising operational costs, sector leaders say. The Review released on Friday last week details an overall 3.19 per cent pricing rise which National Disability Services CEO Laurie Leigh says “fails to recognise the real costs of […]
Read moreOur Services18 June 2024
Disability employment reform: less red tape, more options and support
Disability employment reform is underway with a new specialist disability employment program to commence on 1 July, 2025. Its goal is to remove the red tape for providers supporting participants and to boost access for participants looking for sustainable employment. On the back of the government’s commitment of an additional $227.6 million to the new […]
Read moreNews & Media01 June 2024
A reminder to stay safe this winter
Winter is here, and along with the colder weather comes an increase in the transmission of viruses including COVID and the flu. Winter viruses are already very active and occurring in high numbers this year. The health of our people is our priority, so here are some tips on how to keep yourself and those […]
Read moreNews & 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 & Media08 April 2024
New NDIS Taskforce cracking down on providers illegally overcharging participants
A taskforce endorsed by Minister for the NDIS Bill Shorten MP says it intends to crack down on unfair prices and the suspected overcharging of participants by dishonest services providers. Chaired by the ACCC, the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, and the National Disability Insurance Agency, the taskforce will prevent dishonest service providers from charging […]
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