Month:

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

High Tea Brings Warm Smiles on a Cold Day

  • October 3

TheVoice was excited to receive some fantastic photos of Nareeda, a resident in our Rossmore home, enjoying high tea at Brookfield Tea House. Nareeda was treated to an outing to the tea house, where she enjoyed a warm cup of te... CONTINUE READING

Myra Attends the Australian Services Union Conference

  • October 3

One of our Support Workers, Myra Tito, was invited to attend the Australian Services Union (ASU) conference, representing Ability Options. As one of the largest trade unions in Australia, the ASU is a strong advocate for the rights of working people and is committed to making the NDIS the best it can be for p... CONTINUE READING

Seth Leaps Towards Employment through WorkReady

  • September 27

After just two months with Ability Options’ WorkReady program, participant Seth got to put his newly learned skills into practice when he landed his first paid role in the workforce, after completing a work experience placement at a café. In early 2022, Seth joined Ability Options’ WorkReady program at H... CONTINUE READING

Gardening Grows Wellbeing Across Western Sydney

  • September 27

Having a concrete sense of belonging is something almost anybody would tell you is important to them. People find their sense of belonging in many ways. Ability Options strives to support each participant through its services, to find their sense of belonging in whichever way they wish to. This goes beyond the day-to... CONTINUE READING

Fiona Finds Her Light at the End of The Tunnel 

  • September 20

When Fiona began attending counselling sessions back in February, she felt lost and was unsure of where she stood in the world. She was referred to our Vocational Counsellor, Stephanie, and now has a safe space to talk about her challenges with someone... CONTINUE READING

WorkReady Explore Sydney Zoo

  • August 1

In late March, WorkReady participants from our Seven Hills, Parramatta, Hornsby, and Penrith sites, had the opportunity to attend Sydney Zoo for an industry day and tour. Their host began the day by talking about employment opportunities at the zoo. The participants were excited to see their favourite animals and learn about the different types of jobs available. Participants first met with Kayla from the... CONTINUE READING