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
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
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
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
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
Club All In has continued its streak of success after its discos in the Northern Beaches prompted Western Sydney and the Mid-North Coast to put on their very own fiesta, hosting more than 73 people across both events. “Participants, family members and carers... CONTINUE READING
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
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
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
Alex is an Ability Options participant, who uses the WorkReady service at our Hornsby office. Recently, Alex has achieved one of his biggest life goals, getting his provisional P1 driver’s licence. Alex has been wanting to get his P1 licence for a long time and will now be able to drive on his own, meaning he can get around without relying on his family, giving him extra independence. Since he began lea... CONTINUE READING
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.
