Month:

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

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

7 Benefits of NDIS Day Programs

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