Disability Services Stories

Disability Services Stories

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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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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Matt’s Journey Towards Independence

Karen an Ability Options Support Coordinator, has been supporting Matt, a participant with MS, for four years.

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Kylie and Ben’s Story

Kylie, was 40 when she was discharged from the Royal North Short Hospital following a serious brain aneurysm. Here is her story of finally moving out with her partner to live independently.

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Vanessa’s Newfound Freedom

After having her life turned upside down Vanessa has moved a new home and finding independence again!

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Hristo Finds his Ideal Home

Hristo has been receiving Coordination of Support services from Ability Options since 2016 and has finally found a new place to call Home.

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Lauren and Both Find a Place to Call Home

Read how Lauren and Both, two participants registered with our COS services, were successfully transitioned from the hospital to supported accommodation in only two weeks.

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Julie on her transition to the NDIS

Kristy, a Case Coordinator with Ability Options worked closely with Julie to understand the services and supports that she needed.