In loving memory of Patience (Pat) Harris. Pat was born in March 1928 and sadly passed away in January 2020. Pat worked most of her life for the Post Master General (PMG) as a telecommunication officer and seemed to love working night duty. She was a great reader, and in quiet times […]
Author Archives: Able Australia
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Aug
Aug
The Victorian Government has publicly clarified some of the rules and exemptions around mask wearing. Members of the deaf or hard of hearing community are allowed to take off their mask to aid communication. It’s also okay to ask other people to remove their mask to make communication easier. To watch the explanation video with Auslan interpreting and […]
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Jul
Jul
Due to popular demand, the baking Zoom sessions have continued for our clients in supported homes in Victoria and Tasmania! A few of our clients suggested that this time, clients and their Support Workers make slices. Each home made a different type of slice, and all seemed to agree that after taste testing, that they […]
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Jul
Jul
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of the founding members of Able Australia, Eddie Keir. Edmond Keir, known to us all as ‘Eddie’, passed away surrounded by family on 16 July 2020 after a prolonged illness. Eddie is survived by his wife Di, daughters Lainey, Jenny and Dee and […]
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Jul
Jul
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 […]
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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 […]
10
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 […]
03
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 […]