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 learning Kerser was performi... CONTINUE READING
Teamwork, as it happens, really does make the dream work. For a budding young footballer from Aotearoa (New Zealand), who ended up pursuing a dream career in Disability Support, team sports and team-based work really make the day-to-day something worthwhile. Although Ability Options’ Michelle was a footballer, the decision to play football – soccer, if you’re that way inclined – over the national sport of New Zealand (rugby league) was influenced by a driv... CONTINUE READING
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 to help him go to the bathroom. Last year, he and his family sought more support to redevelop his communication skills, build his strength, and regain some of his indepen... CONTINUE READING
When Young Nambucca local Ollie Walshe finished work with a previous employer in the area, he wanted to find new employment. Ollie faced some challenges finding work due to his disability. But he never let this hold him back. A keen worker and local volunteer Ollie, a keen worker and active volunteer in his local community, needed some guidance when looking for new employment. He was connected to Anessa Edwards from our Disability Employment Service who helped him build confidence in... CONTINUE READING
When local business owner David needed a new staff member, our Nambucca Heads Disability Employment team had the perfect match in mind! Unleashing potential in the workplace David Bishop is the owner of Coach Care, a bus refurbishment company run locally in Nambucca Heads.... CONTINUE READING
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. An opportunity to volunteer Living on the spectrum, Jamie was able to access NDIS supports through his Disability Service Provider, which helped him engage in social activities and explore work experience opportunities after he graduated Year 12. This led Jamie to his role at the Golf Club, where he began... CONTINUE READING
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 and is a favourite destinati... CONTINUE READING
Did you know that globally 1 in 6 people live with disability? Second to this, many disabilities are non-visible conditions or both a combination of visible and non-visible conditions. For this reason, Invisible Disabilities Week was established in 2014 by the Invisible Disabilities Association. Annually fro... CONTINUE READING
A decade ago, disability rights advocates in Australia won the fight for the implementation of a National Disability Insurance Scheme, which now supports over 550,000 Australians with disability.  Since its implementation, the NDIS has transformed the lives of many Australians with disability, but we... CONTINUE READING
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 experience needed to be work ready. ... CONTINUE READING
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.
