Late last year, R&R Care, a disability services provider on the Mid-North Coast, joined the Ability Options community. Mathew, who worked at CHESS Connect before moving to R&R Care about a year ago, shares his thoughts and experiences of the transition to Ability Options.... CONTINUE READING
ParentsNext Manager Tracey took home the trophy for STAR Employee of the Year at our annual STAR Awards Ceremony, recognised by our colleagues for her extraordinary efforts in 2022. The leadership Tracey demonstrated throughout the year is something t... CONTINUE READING
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
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
In this article, Jessica, an Ability Options Practice Manager in Disability Services, speaks on the importance of First Nation... CONTINUE READING
By Julia Squire, CEO Ability Options I would like to first acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which Ability Options operate across the state of New South Wales and pay my respect to or First Nations people and their elders, past, present and emerging. Under t... CONTINUE READING
Since leaving school in 2018, Ability Options participant Thomas has been working hard towards achieving his employment goals. Through our WorkReady program, he has gained a range of real-world experience in the culinary industry, and at just 24 years old, says he’s... CONTINUE READING
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
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, 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
In the ever-complex world of the NDIS, Support Coordinators emerge to empower participants to navigate the scheme, exercise choice and control and achieve their goals. This month, we wanted to highlight the thoughts from across our Support Coordination team about what they think makes a Support Coo...
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.
