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 in a serious motorbike accident tha... CONTINUE READING
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 home. Nela's Support Coordinator, Lena, assisted her in finding respite care after her frequent hospital visits. “I have used The Retreat for other participants and knew that the services that th... CONTINUE READING
At just four years old, June faced a life-changing moment when she was hit by a car. This accident left her in a coma for over nine months and led to years of hospital visits and rehabilitation to relearn how to walk and talk. Emerging from a coma and regaining those vital skills is no small feat, but today, despite experiencing life-long impacts, June is thriving. ... CONTINUE READING
On Friday, 22 November, teams from across Ability Options gathered on the sunny Coffs Coast for the 2024 STAR Awards, an evening dedicated to recognising the hard work and commitment of our staff. This year’s event celebrated the contributions of staff who support pe... CONTINUE READING
On Friday, 22 November, Ability Options participants voted for Nick - a Senior Manager for our Disability Services on the Mid North Coast - to take home the Participant Choice Award at the 2024 STAR Awards. The STAR Awards recognise the wonderful work our colleagues do to support people to achieve their aspirations and inclusion in the community. The peer-nominated program also celebrates the achievements of people in our teams who consistently go above and beyond throughout the year. [c... CONTINUE READING
To mark the Paralympics, we're honoured to be able to share this message of inclusion from Paralympian... CONTINUE READING
Infrastructure Supply Specialist Jaybro recently hosted an immersion day for Ability Options’ Disability Employment Services participants to explore career opportunities and have an open discussion about ways to overcome employment barriers. The day was a successful example of how businesses can actively and positively eng... CONTINUE READING
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. Participants are now making new connections and living a life of independence with support from Ability Options. ... CONTINUE READING
Julia, a Disability Employment Services (DES) participant, has made remarkable strides in her professional and personal life, with support from Ability Options. Living with an intellectual disability and facing many barriers to achieving her goals, Julia's journey to sustainable employment has been both challenging and inspiring. ... CONTINUE READING
A big part of what Ability Options does is support people in their communities. This can range from helping people find employment and develop key life skills, but it can also be through supporting people to improve their wellbeing. Low Intensity Mental Health (LIMH) services can be profoundly beneficial for people going throug... CONTINUE READING
In the ever-complex world of the NDIS, Support Coordinators emerge to empower participants to navigate the scheme, exercise choice and control and achieve their goals. This month, we wanted to highlight the thoughts from across our Support Coordination team about what they think makes a Support Coo...
Ability Options would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and emerging.
