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Our 2024 STAR Employee of the Year is still shining

  • February 6

Last year, our colleagues nominated Sydney-based Accommodation Services Support Worker Orinthia for 2024 STAR Employee of the Year. We caught up with her to talk about her role and the surprise of winning the award. Ability Options’ STAR Awards recognise the hard work and commitment of our staff and celebrate their contributions and dedication to supporting people across our communities from frontline workers to those in support roles behind the scenes. Orinthia was among many to be nomi... CONTINUE READING

Meet June: Embracing life and community 

  • November 28

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

Vanessa’s Newfound Freedom

  • August 23

Vanessa had been living in a nursing home after being hospitalised, after she developed a long-term illness. This illness resulted in Vanessa becoming completely blind and needing to use a wheelchair for mobility. Prior to her diagnosis, Vanessa had lived independently and had also run her own hairdressing business. Vanessa wanted to change her living arrangements and after receiving a Supported Assessment, she connected with our Support Coordinator, Karmen, who worked with Vanessa t... CONTINUE READING

Story: What the next decade of employment support could look like

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