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Farming with a purpose: Participants build pathways towards independence

A Support Worker on the Mid-North Coast has been supporting people with disability build pathways to independence by providing opportunities at her family farm.   Carla, an Ability Options Support Worker, owns and manages Privada Farm together with her husband Duncan. She regularly runs farm progra

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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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Striving to achieve best practice and outcomes for people with disability: Melanie, Senior Manager, Clinical Services

The Quality, Practice & Assurance (QPA) division is made up of several teams that are responsible for achieving best practice and outcomes for participants using Ability Options’ services, while advocating for the rights of people with disability.   One of those teams is the clinical service

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Ability Options participants spend school holiday fun at Taronga Zoo

A bustling school holiday program, run by Ability Options on the Northern Beaches, saw a group of school students take a trip to Taronga Zoo.    The program, which supports young people in the community between the ages of six and 17 years, has proven to be hugely popular and offered plenty of

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William and Leeanne find a safe haven with Ability Options

Ability Options recently supported participants William and Leeanne move into their brand-new home. They are enjoying their new neighbourhood and can’t wait to make the most out of their new lifestyle. Prior to moving into their new home, William and Leeanne lived in NSW public housing. They were

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How resilience can help you build strategies for success

It can be society’s view that disability is a one-size-fits-all label that defines a person’s lifestyle. However, not all disabilities are the same, nor are they all visible. As someone who has lived with a disability my whole life, I see disability as a characteristic which forms part of a pers

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Brad’s surprise celebrity encounter

Brad, a participant supported by Ability Options, recently had the privilege of meeting Deb and Andy, his favourite celebrity TV couple from his favourite TV show, The Block, after a surprise visit was organised. Brad has been a fan of the show for a long time. For him, meeting his favourite celebri

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In the shark tank: Warwick’s educational adventure

Experiences that offer learning opportunities is something Ability Options supports participants to do daily. For participant Warwick, a keen interest in Australia’s aquatic neighbours sparked his goal to visit The Shark and Ray Rescue Centre in Port Stephens. Sharks and stingrays often get a

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You are your own Leader

The term “Leadership” is often thought to be interchangeable with “management”, however, this isn’t always the case. Rafael Sanchez-Bayo, the Editor of Ability Options’ quarterly newsletter TheVoice, penned his thoughts on the importance of leadership and the role it plays in making a di

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High Tea Brings Warm Smiles on a Cold Day

TheVoice was excited to receive some fantastic photos of Nareeda, a resident in our Rossmore home, enjoying high tea at Brookfield Tea House. Nareeda was treated to an outing to the tea house, where she enjoyed a warm cup of tea and indulged in an assortment of traditional English-style sweets and s