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Our Services28 November 2024
Julia’s message on International Day of People with Disability
Tuesday, 3 December marks International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) – an incredibly significant date on our calendar. As I take a moment to reflect on the significance of IDPwD, I am filled with a sense of hope and recognition for how far we as a community, nation, and sector have come to continue […]
Read moreOur Services28 November 2024
A message from our CEO | The Voice Summer 2024
Hello everyone, By now, I imagine many of you will be preparing for a busy holiday season, getting the BBQ ready, and pulling out the sunscreen for what I imagine is going to be a warm December. It has been a busy and interesting year for our participants and our teams. Before I get into […]
Read moreOur 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 […]
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