Soon, our Queensland National Director of Service Development, Community Services and Transport, Richard, will sadly be retiring. So to say thanks, one of our volunteers Tyler, drew a wonderful picture of Richard as a farewell present! Tyler is one of our amazing volunteers who works in Food Pantry and Emergency Relief in Queensland. Since […]
Author Archives: Able Australia
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Jun
Jun
To bring a little fun to mundane life of social isolation, Able Australia hosted scone-baking Zoom sessions for our clients in supported homes, with a focus on Victoria and Tasmania! This light-hearted activity encouraged clients to get involved in various ways to bake some delicious scones. This included searching online and choosing a […]
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Jun
Jun
Meet Roy! Roy is one of our passionate staff members. Each day Roy makes a difference to the lives of many of our clients. Roy has overcome a great deal of challenges throughout his life and has an incredible outlook on life. He continues to spread optimism and hope to anyone who has the pleasure […]
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Jun
Jun
The health and safety of our clients, staff and families continues to be our number one priority. In a bid to help keep our clients, staff and families’ and safe during this time, our drive for procuring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has been extensive. From gown sewing drives to collaborating with education institutes. We couldn’t […]
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Jun
Jun
William was born on the 4th of September 1947. He spent most of his childhood with his living parents and siblings. In 2000, William moved into a Able Supported Home in Andrew Street which he shared with 3 other gentlemen. His family visited regularly and they treated the staff and other clients at the […]
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May
May
Karen and Jeffery are two of our wonderful clients that live at one of Able’s resident homes in Tasmania. With the help of their support workers, Karen, Jeffery and their co-residents work together to water, weed and nurture their veggie patch and fruit trees in their back garden. This year, the crop is abundant with […]
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May
May
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. – Leo Buscaglia Across Australia and the world, people are living with a sense of constant worry and […]
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May
May
Able Australia are currently collaborating with Monash University on a new project to provide more online connection, communication and support to people with disability and their families. The project is trialing the use of telepractice by allied health student training with Able Australia clients across Tasmania. The interdisciplinary team consists of Monash School of Primary […]
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May
May
The shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has been a challenge for not only Able Australia but the disability sector has a whole. The health and safety of our clients, workers, volunteers and families is and continues to be our highest priority. As a result, our drive for PPE hasn’t waned over the last several […]
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May
May
The health and safety of our clients, staff and families continues to be our number one priority. A sector wide shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gowns, masks, hand sanitiser and gloves continues. We have been working tirelessly over a number of weeks to secure much needed PPE. Noting the desperate need of […]