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News & 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 […]
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 & Media16 August 2023
Ability Options partners with CoAct to deliver best outcomes for DES participants
From Monday, 21 August, not-for-profit disability and employment services provider Ability Options has partnered with for-purpose employment services collective CoAct to deliver its Disability Employment Services (DES) program. Partnering with this national network of for purpose providers, who all work together to create opportunities for participants and service partners, will give Ability Options and our […]
Read moreNews & Media16 August 2023
Ability Options adopts position in support for the Voice to Parliament
Ability Options is proudly supporting the ‘Yes’ campaign ahead of late 2023’s Voice Referendum. We stand alongside the peak body for all disability services across Australia, National Disability Services, as well as fellow disability services providers, in supporting the campaign. Our Mission and Vision lead us to support The Voice; inclusion is at our […]
Read moreNews & Media26 July 2023
Ability Options welcomes CHESS Connect to its community
Ability Options has recently welcomed employment, disability and mentorship services provider CHESS Connect as a wholly owned subsidiary of the organisation. CHESS Connect has helped job seekers and employers for more than 25 years by providing specialist assistance across the Mid North Coast and Northern NSW. The for-purpose organisation has a rich history in […]
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Ability Options is a member of NDS, Australia’s peak industry body for non-government disability services, servicing members at local, state and national levels.
Ability Options delivers DES and Workforce Australia services in partnership with CoAct Employment. CoAct represents a network of leading community service providers who deliver employment services nationally.
Partnering to create better housing solutions for young people with disability in the Hunter.
Setting a new standard in accommodation so that people with disability can live life to the fullest.
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