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How resilience can help you build strategies for success

  • April 3

It can be society’s view that disability is a one-size-fits-all label that defines a person’s lifestyle. However, not all disabilities are the same, nor are they all visible. As someone who has lived with a disability my whole life, I see disability as a characteristic which forms part of a person’s identity and personality. I believe people with disability can achieve anything and lead happy and meaningful lives. What really defines a person is how... CONTINUE READING

Brad’s surprise celebrity encounter

  • April 3

Brad, a participant supported by Ability Options, recently had the privilege of meeting Deb and Andy, his favourite celebrity TV couple from his favourite TV show, The Block, after a surprise visit was organised. Brad has been a fan of the show for a long time. For him, meeting his favourite celebrity couple has been a dream he has always wanted to achieve, and it is something that meant a lot to him. With the help of his Support Worker, Oliver and Support Coordinator, Lauren, Brad wrote a... CONTINUE READING

Your Support: Vanessa, ParentsNext Consultant

  • April 3

At Ability Options, putting the people we support first is at the heart of everything we do. We are here to help you reach your goals and realise your potential. This Q&A is the first in a new series where we will take you behind the scenes to see how our people work to support you. In this issue of TheVoice, we speak with Vanessa, who is following her dream working as a ParentsNext Consultant to support parents in finding their feet in the workforce. Vanessa works in ou... CONTINUE READING

Sony’s drive for accessibility a game changer for people living with disability

  • January 31

Sony, the company behind PlayStation, is helping to make gaming a more accessible space for people living with disability with their latest announcement of Project Leonardo at this year’s CES (Consumer Electronics Show). CES has been around since 1967, bringing new heights to consumer electronics to the masses. Think mobile phones, gaming technology, cameras, accessories, and EVs (electric vehicles). Project... 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

SIL & SDA Explained

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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.