Ability Options’ Coffs Harbour-based Occupational Therapist Daniela was recently awarded this year’s Practice Education Commendation by Southern Cross University’s Occupational Therapy program. “I was surprised to receive the commendation and felt a sense of... 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
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
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.
