We sat down with social butterfly Margie to chat with her about what makes Better Days, Every Day for her. What does a typical day at Able look like for you?I live in a beautiful house near the beach, I have been living there for seven years. Before that the house I lived in wasn’t […]
Author Archives: Able Australia
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With the right communication supports, people who are deafblind can thrive, connect, and fully participate in community life. That’s exactly what Able Australia’s Deafblind Camp is all about. This April, with support from The Lionel & Yvonne Spencer Trust and the Olver-Carlyle Charitable Foundation, deafblind adults from across Australia will come together for a fully […]
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From July 2026, all Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers will need to be registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. Able is already a proud registered provider, so nothing changes for your day-to-day supports. But this change strengthens the system around you, and that’s good news. Why NDIS provider registration matters NDIS registration isn’t […]
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As 2025 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on an important year of bringing Able Australia and Mosaic Support Services together as one organisation. Much of our work has focused on aligning our systems, processes and behind-the-scenes functions so we can better support you, your family members, and the participants you work alongside. A key […]
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If we want to understand where we are going, it helps to remember where we have come from. Both Able and Mosaic bring long, rich histories, and together, we form a stronger foundation for the future. Able’s History Able Australia began more than 50 years ago as the Victorian Deafblind & Rubella Children’s Association and […]
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The NDIA has updated the rules for Short Term Accommodation (STA). It is now called Short Term Respite (STR), a name that better reflects its purpose. What is Short Term Respite? STR gives you and your family or carers a short break from daily support. It includes help with everyday needs like personal care, meals […]
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Sometimes, people need extra support with their behaviour. This is called Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). It’s not about controlling someone, it’s about supporting them to feel safe, respected, and happy. What are restrictive practices? A restrictive practice is when something is done that limits a person’s freedom. For example, stopping them from moving around, or […]
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Able Australia selected as a recipient of the NDIA’s SIL Pilot – Quality Supports Program grant.
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Able Australia has been awarded NDRP funding to lead a co-designed research project exploring mobility and safety for people with deafblindness, in partnership with Macquarie University and NextSense.
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We’re thrilled to announce that the Able Australia Deafblind Camp is returning in 2026. Thanks to the support of The Lionel & Yvonne Spencer Trust and the Olver-Carlyle Charitable Foundation we have secured funding to bring back this important event. The Deafblind camp is more than just a getaway; it’s a celebration of community, identity, and […]
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Able Australia has been awarded NDRP funding to lead a co-designed research project exploring mobility and safety for people with deafblindness, in partnership with Macquarie University and NextSense.