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Royal 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 […]
Read moreNews & Media26 June 2023
NDIS at 10: Celebrating Progress and Advocating for Further Improvements
Saturday, 1 July marks a decade of supporting people living with disability through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). As we approach its anniversary, we reflect on the journey and its effectiveness. The NDIS was a landmark initiative fought for by people with disability, allies and advocates which allowed people living with disability to regain […]
Read moreNews & Media16 May 2023
Ability Options comments on the Budget outcome for Disability
In the government’s continuing efforts to reduce the growth of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the 2023-24 Federal Budget outlined measures to save $15.3 billion from the Scheme’s growth through “improved administration”. Arguably the biggest single budget change, the speed and scale of these savings may not have been noticed by many on Budget […]
Read moreNews & Media05 May 2023
Sustainability the focus of the NDIS cap announcement, but balance needs to be considered
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is the focus of a corrective course being taken to ensure it fully supports people living with disability while being financially sustainable. National Cabinet announced a Financial Sustainability Framework which aims to ensure the NDIS can continue to provide life-changing outcomes for future generations of Australians with disability. In […]
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 moreNews & Media24 April 2023
Getting “back on track”: Minister Shorten begins corrective course with the NDIS
By Julia Squire, CEO, Ability Options This year will mark a decade since the inception of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the last couple of weeks have brought more detail on the Federal Government’s thinking around the NDIS, its purpose, and its viability in the long run. It is concerning that media and […]
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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.
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