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Our GLAMourous LGBTQIA+ Social Programs

  • January 30

At Ability Options, we help facilitate social groups for people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to connect, socialise and partake in fun activities together on the Northern Beaches. GLAM, a social group that has been running for more than 20 years, was coined by the Northern Beaches Council. They described GLAM as “a group for anyone who identifies as LGBTIQA+ between 12-21 years old. A place to socialise, build up trust, friendships, and access su... CONTINUE READING

In the shark tank: Warwick’s educational adventure

  • December 12

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... CONTINUE READING

You are your own Leader

  • November 25

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 t... CONTINUE READING

World Mental Health Day: Support through Culture

  • October 9

Today is World Mental Health Day. Navigating mental health in the workplace can be a challenge if you don’t know who or where to go to for support.  Statistically speaking, one in every five Australians are expected to experience a mental h... CONTINUE READING

Thomas makes independent move with WorkReady

  • October 3

Meet Thomas, an Ability Options participant who joined the WorkReady program with the goal of learning new skills to find and keep a job. Thomas has been working with his WorkReady Consultant, Robert, to identify and develop key job skills, including resumé and cover letter writing as w... CONTINUE READING

High Tea Brings Warm Smiles on a Cold Day

  • October 3

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 te... CONTINUE READING

Myra Attends the Australian Services Union Conference

  • October 3

One of our Support Workers, Myra Tito, was invited to attend the Australian Services Union (ASU) conference, representing Ability Options. As one of the largest trade unions in Australia, the ASU is a strong advocate for the rights of working people and is committed to making the NDIS the best it can be for p... CONTINUE READING

Seth Leaps Towards Employment through WorkReady

  • September 27

After just two months with Ability Options’ WorkReady program, participant Seth got to put his newly learned skills into practice when he landed his first paid role in the workforce, after completing a work experience placement at a café. In early 2022, Seth joined Ability Options’ WorkReady program at H... CONTINUE READING

Privacy Awareness Week 2024: Power up your privacy

Ability Options takes privacy seriously and is proud to support Privacy Awareness Week. This year held from Monday 6 May to Sunday 12 May, Privacy Awareness Week is an annual campaign led by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner to raise awareness about the importance of protecti...

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.