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Our 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 […]
Read moreNews & Media07 March 2024
Life’s better with Options – Ability Options 2024 Accommodation Campaign
Over the next 3 months, Ability Options will be highlighting the stories of people whose lives have been transformed through inclusive living, showcasing our Short Term and Supported Independent Living accommodations with our new campaign theme: Life’s better with Options. The why behind the campaign We believe in choice and inclusion and understand the profound […]
Read moreNews & Media14 January 2024
My Take: Julia on the NDIS Review
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 the sector, is eager to […]
Read moreNews & Media12 December 2023
Strength in support the highlight of FY2022-23 for Ability Options, Annual Report out now
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 independently, to staff sharing stories about their journey […]
Read moreNews & Media12 December 2023
“The NDIS is here to stay”: NDIS Review final report released
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 the NDIS as […]
Read moreNews & Media05 December 2023
December 2023 – COVID-19 Update
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 […]
Read moreNews & Media30 October 2023
Celebrating the successful integration of R&R Care into the Ability Options family
Earlier this month, we hosted a Community Afternoon Tea to celebrate the final stage of Mid North Coast disability services provider R&R Care joining the Ability Options family. Welcoming colleagues, participants, families, carers, as well as Coffs Harbour City Council Mayor Paul Amos, the day acknowledged the legacy of R&R Care and signified a new […]
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