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 […]
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May
May
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 […]
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May
May
In loving memory of Edward (Ted) Pawley. Ted Pawley sadly passed away on 29th of March 2020. Ted held high respect in his family and in his community. Towards the end of WW2, at 18 years of age, Ted enlisted in the Royal Australian Airforce (RAAF) and served in Australia and Papua New Guinea as a Signalman. […]
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 […]
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
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Apr
Apr
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, […]
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 […]
Our annual Deafblind Camp has been a huge success in years past. For 2019, the camp will be held in Phillip Island. We are busy organising some wonderful activities for you to enjoy. We hope you register to attend so we can create memories with you. Event Date: 22nd – 24th March 2019. Location: Phillip Island Adventure Resort, […]
Join Justin Elks Senior Support Coordinator from Able Australia as he talks to us about NDIS for Deafblind persons. Justin will help you understand the NDIS better and he will talk about: NDIS and housing/ accommodation Technology and equipment Transport Your everyday needs and the NDIS Types of support some Deafblind are using NDIS funds […]
International Women’s Day is a global event to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. What better way to celebrate than to indulge in a delicious community morning tea? There will be a guest speaker and entertainment to mark the occasion. Event Date: Friday 8 March 2019 Location: Able Australia Lowood Office, 43 Park […]