Every child has the right to be heard. At Able’s Children’s Sevices, a new initiative called Voice of the Child helps make sure that happens every day. The initiative was thoughtfully designed by Able’s Client and Family Coordinator, Chris Oakley. It gives children a simple and accessible way to share how they are feeling and what their […]
Author Archives: Able Australia
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Apr
Apr
Members of the deafblind community, communication guides, volunteers, and Auslan interpreters came together at Oasis Camp in Mt Evelyn for an unforgettable start to camp. For some, it was a chance to reconnect with old friends. For others, it was their very first time to build new connections and find their place in the community. […]
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Mar
Mar
The Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT) is currently seeking expressions of interest for sessional members. This may be of interest to people with lived experience, or those who support or advocate for others. What is this opportunity? TASCAT has invited applications for sessional membership. Sessional members support the Tribunal to hear and make decisions […]
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Mar
Mar
Rachael and Margie have been housemates for 7 years – but their friendship runs much deeper. They have known each other since childhood. Rachael says “before I could communicate, Margie used to help me get my message across”. These days the tables have turned, Margie explains “Sometimes when there’s a new support worker starting, they […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Feb
Feb
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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Feb
Feb
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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Dec
Dec
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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Nov
Nov
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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Nov
Nov
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 […]