Author Archives: Able Australia

Face masks have arrived!

Personal Protective Equipment Face Masks

We have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to obtain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for our workers to help keep them and our clients safe. We are thrilled we have finally taken stock of some PPE that staff within the disability sector can use. This shipment is for certified fae masks. We continue to work […]

Our Amazing Queensland Volunteers

Able Australia National Volunteer Week

Able Australia is lucky to have so many volunteers in Queensland who kindly offer their time and effort to support the community’s most vulnerable groups. Our volunteers help out in many different ways in the community. A few of Able’s volunteers prepare and cook  meals for vulnerable people within the community. Each week, they cook […]

First Day of Volunteer Week – Tyler’s Story

National Volunteer Week

Happy Volunteer Week! Although Able mainly provides individualised support for people with disability, we also offer a range of other services in Queensland. Many of these services are made possible by our wonderful volunteers. In the photo above/to the right is Tyler. Tyler joined us as one of our amazing volunteers in Queensland. Some of […]

Seniors Short Story Writing Competition

We invite all members of the senior community to participate in this project by sharing their life stories. This competition is a way of recognising and valuing the experiences of seniors. This is an opportunity to impart knowledge and wisdom to younger generations. Submissions now being accepted. Competition closes 31 May. Selected stories will be published in our […]

Able Australia Hearing Assistance Group

Meet others who are hearing impaired or cochlear implant users. Learn new hearing management skills. Weekly classes in hearing loss management cover: Using captions Using your ‘T’ Switch Communication skills and strategies Speech reading Date: Every Thursday Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm Morning Tea included Location: Able Australia Southport, 13 Sykes Court Southport For more information, please contact the […]

Gold Coast CICADA Queensland Monthly Meet Up

People with a cochlear impact or thinking about getting a cochlear implant can meet others in similar circumstances, share stories and obtain impartial advice. Date: The first Wednesday of every month Time: 10:00am Location: Able Australia Southport, 13 Sykes Court Southport For more information, please contact the Able Australia Southport Office on (07) 5600 0700 or volunteer.southport@ableaustralia.org.au

Workshop Series: Working with People with Deafblindness

Join Able Australia as we deliver a series of free interactive workshops on deafblindness in Mount Gambier, South Australia from Tuesday 29th – Thursday  31st October. Through attending the workshops, participants will develop a broad understanding of deafblindness, its causes and implications, and how to work confidently and safely in the areas of communication, mobility, […]

17th Deafblind International World Conference 2019.

Hosted by Able Australia, the 17th Deafblind International World Conference will be held on the Gold Coast. The conference will offer the most up to date information on Accessibility, Communication & Technology. Early bird registrations – 1st December 2018 to 28th February 2019. Full registrations – 1st March to 30th June 2019. Event Date: Monday 12th August – Friday […]