Author Archives: Able Australia

Clients Eric and Craig love to cook and help others! So over the past few months, Able staff have been supporting Eric and Craig to attend the Gagebrook Community Centre to participate in their Fast Foodies program. The Fast Foodies program is run by volunteers who cook meals, relishes, jams and chutneys for the Waterbridge […]

In light of R U OK Day on 9 September, Able Australia sent each of our 730 staff around Australia a special care pack. We used the care packs as an opportunity for our people leaders to check in with staff about their mental wellbeing, which is especially important during this time of COVID-19 restrictions […]

We are so pleased and appreciative to acquire a new Able branded Food Services Vehicle! This vehicle represents the purchase of a program specific vehicle, for collecting grocery products from Food Bank and Second Bite Coles Supermarkets, as well as other suppliers including Woolworths and Aldi. These products are then transported to our Food Pantry […]

In Australia, Deafblind Awareness Week was celebrated from the 21st – 27th June this year. The global initiative for Deafblind Awareness Week 2021 was yarn bombing. This is a form of street art where knitted or crocheted squares adorn an object in a public space. Why Yarn Bombing? Yarn bombing is a fun and creative […]

Recently in May, clients from our Lifestyle Choices and Young Adults program in Tasmania attended the Equine Program! This program was set up by Rebecca from Reclink Northern Tasmania, and is open for all members of the community to join in on the fun. Our clients had the opportunity to brush, feed and ride the […]

Meet Able client, Paul! Paul is an artist who lives in Tasmania and specialises in creating beautiful handmade rugs. Each one of these colourful, richly textured rugs are the product of up to 100 hours of work. Using a tool called a ‘Latch Hook’, which is similar to a crochet hook; Paul hand pulls individual […]

It is with great sadness that we say our last goodbyes to long-standing Able supporter, Miss Marion Jennings. Miss Jennings sadly passed away last year. She had been donating to Able Australia since 2001, contributing greatly to our work to support people with disability to live the life they choose. Miss Jennings kindly left a […]

National Volunteer Week (NVW) is Australia’s largest annual celebration for volunteers. From Monday 17- 23 May 2021, NVW celebrates the significant positive contribution of Australia’s volunteers. Able Australia are so grateful to all our incredible volunteers who give up their time to help vulnerable people within the community. Our volunteers are vital to us and make a huge […]

Karen used to work in Marketing and Communications and was an executive member of her team. She loved her job, as it allowed her to travel the country as she chased the ultimate job. Almost 10 years ago, Karen suffered a severe stroke that paralysed the left side of her body and affected her brain […]