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Making moves in South Windsor
Ability Options participants at South Windsor have a new place to call home after successfully moving into a house purpose built by Specialist Disability Housing provider, Casa Capace.
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Choosing to STA-y with Ability Options brings Jarred closer to independence
With the housing market currently in a crisis with low stock and high prices nationally, finding a home can be tricky, but finding the right disability accommodation services can be even trickier, including for short-term accommodation. Jarred, a keen Sea Eagles supporter and Mid-North Coastie, want
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A shift to support: The change to a new calling
Meet Jodie, a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker committed to making a positive impact on members of her community. Jodie began her career in support work driven by a deep sense of compassion and a genuine desire to support others beyond what she could at her previous customer service role.
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Ability Options hosts first annual Colour Run event for participants
Who doesn’t love a bit of colour to brighten their day? Recently, Ability Options staff in the Hunter region organised the first Colour Run event for participants using our short-term accommodation services. In August, participants and staff gathered at our Raymond Terrace home to participate
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Participants strengthen friendships at community festival
A group of NDIS participants on the Mid-North Coast were transported to automobile heaven following a recent outing to a motor vehicle festival.  Grant, Warren, Michael, and Ashley are four participants who share a passion for vintage cars, bikes and everything in between. Their shared interest w
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Bradley’s adventure to meet his Aussie idol
An NDIS participant on the Mid-North Coast had the privilege of meeting his favourite musician following a trip to attend a concert in Sydney. Bradley, a participant supported by Ability Options, is an avid fan of Australian rapper, Kerser and dreamed of meeting the artist in person. After learnin
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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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Employment Services Stories
A hole in one for young jobseeker Jamie!
Patrons of the Bellingen Golf Club will be familiar with Jamie, the young Club All Rounder who works with the club crew and keeps the golf carts clean, fuelled and in tip top shape.
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Farming for Wellbeing: NDIS Participants win big at Privada Farm
On the sunny Coffs Coast, a local group of NDIS participants have been getting into the thick of what it means to work on a farm, look after a variety of animals, and develop their skills. Privada Farm is a local institution built on foundations of the collective experiences of health club owners
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Employment Services Stories
Empowering participants to unlock their potential: Emma, Manager – WorkReady
NDIS Employment Assistance, also known as WorkReady, is a service offered by Ability Options that supports people with disability prepare to enter or re-enter the workforce with confidence. Delivered by our team of passionate WorkReady Consultants, participants work on building the skills and experi
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