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AO Tigers triumph in Oztag Grand Final

While kicking goals at work and supporting people in their communities to achieve their goals, a group of Ability Options colleagues got together outside of work to kick some goals on the pitch, forming their own Oztag team – the AO Tigers. Debuting for their first season, the AO Tigers stormed th

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Catching up: A year of progress in Supported Independent Living

A year ago, we shared Bradley’s remarkable story, highlighting his resilience after a life-changing motorbike accident in 2017. Today, we’re excited to update you on his journey, showcasing the milestones he is achieving and the independence he continues to regain. About six years ago, Brad was

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Nela’s fun getaway adventure at The Retreat

At our Short-Term Accommodation services, we believe every stay is about creating wonderful moments and experiences. Mid North Coast local, Nela, recently had an eight-day adventure at The Retreat in Coffs Harbour with our friendly teams, who expertly organised her stay to make her feel right at hom

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From pitch to support: A budding career powered by passion and a drive for inclusion

Teamwork, as it happens, really does make the dream work. For a budding young footballer from Aotearoa (New Zealand), who ended up pursuing a dream career in Disability Support, team sports and team-based work really make the day-to-day something worthwhile. Although Ability Options’ Michelle was

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Supporting people to build their independence

About five years ago, Brad was in a serious motorbike accident that left him injured and with a neurological disorder which required specialist treatment. He spent a long time going between hospitals and for three years of his life was non-verbal, being peg fed, and was aided by specialist equipment

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Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it’s not there | Invisible Disabilities Week

Did you know that globally 1 in 6 people live with disability? Second to this, many disabilities are non-visible conditions or both a combination of visible and non-visible conditions. For this reason, Invisible Disabilities Week was established in 2014 by the Invisible Disabilities Association.

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You have the power to advocate for disability inclusion

A decade ago, disability rights advocates in Australia won the fight for the implementation of a National Disability Insurance Scheme, which now supports over 550,000 Australians with disability.   Since its implementation, the NDIS has transformed the lives of many Australians with disability, bu

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Embracing Change: Mathew’s Journey from R&R Care to Ability Options

Late last year, R&R Care, a disability services provider on the Mid-North Coast, joined the Ability Options community. Mathew, who worked at CHESS Connect before moving to R&R Care about a year ago, shares his thoughts and experiences of the transition to Ability Options.  My name is Mathew

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NAIDOC Week 2023: The important roles played by Aboriginal Elders in Australian communities

In this article, Jessica, an Ability Options Practice Manager in Disability Services, speaks on the importance of First Nations Elders in our communities, the many roles they play, and how her experiences with them have impacted her life. Being an Aboriginal woman is more than how I identify; our c

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NAIDOC Week 2023: Recognising inequalities to build an inclusive Australia

  By Julia Squire, CEO Ability Options I would like to first acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which Ability Options operate across the state of New South Wales and pay my respect to or First Nations people and their elders, past, present and emerging. Under the asphalt and con

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