Month:

Striving to achieve best practice and outcomes for people with disability: Melanie, Senior Manager, Clinical Services

  • July 3

The Quality, Practice & Assurance (QPA) division is made up of several teams that are responsible for achieving best practice and outcomes for participants using Ability Options’ services, while advocating for the rights of people with disability.   One of those teams is the clinical services team, which was established to provide health supports to disability services participants. ... CONTINUE READING

Ability Options participants spend school holiday fun at Taronga Zoo

  • July 3

A bustling school holiday program, run by Ability Options on the Northern Beaches, saw a group of school students take a trip to Taronga Zoo.    The program, which supports young people in the community between the ages of six and 17 years, has proven to be hugely popular and offered plenty of opportunities for the students to adapt in different social environments.   ... CONTINUE READING

William and Leeanne find a safe haven with Ability Options

  • May 15

Ability Options recently supported participants William and Leeanne move into their brand-new home. They are enjoying their new neighbourhood and can’t wait to make the most out of their new lifestyle. Prior to moving into their new home, William and Leeanne lived in NSW public housing. They were unhappy with the area they lived in and were hoping to find a home where they would feel more comfortable. William and Leeanne turned to their Ability Options Support Coordinator, Sara, telling... CONTINUE READING

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

7 Benefits of NDIS Day Programs

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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.