Disability Services Stories

Disability Services Stories

International Day of Sign Languages: Gabrielle’s Story

Gabrielle uses Auslan to communicate with others on a daily basis. For Gabrielle, knowing Auslan allows her to ‘communicate with people in different situations,’ and engage and share her perspectives with the outside world, making it a part of her identity

Disability Services Stories

Matt’s Journey Towards Independence

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

Disability Services Stories

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.

Disability Services Stories

Employment Services Stories

William – Driving for Success

William has been attending WorkReady Hornsby for two years, and achieved a major life goal in obtaining his Ps!

Disability Services Stories

Employment Services Stories

OzHarvest’s NEST Launch

WorkReady Participants were lucky enough to have their voices amplified, as they learned from celebrity chef, Kylie Kwong!

Disability Services Stories

Employment Services Stories

WorkReady Take Over Sydney Opera House

Ability Options WorkReady participants had the opportunity to go on an employment-focused tour at The Sydney Opera House.

Arts and Culture

Disability Services Stories

Casuarina Grove – Art Exhibition

Every year Casuarina Grove hosts an Art Exhibition displaying the amazing work of residents.

Disability Services Stories

Vanessa’s Newfound Freedom

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

Disability Services Stories

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.

Disability Services Stories

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.