Author Archives: Able Australia

4 April 2019. Able’s annual Deafblind Camp gives Deafblind people from around the country a time and place to come together in a safe environment with 24/7 support. Over the years, the camp has run in a number of venues and areas, but campers agree that as long as they are able to meet every […]

20 March 2019. Gary Daly is the Special Projects Coordinator at Able Australia and Secretary at Deafblind International, an organisation focused on the needs of individuals who are deafblind, their families and the professionals who provide services to deafblind people. In Nairobi, Kenya earlier this month, Gary attended the Deafblind International (DbI) Management Committee where […]

13 March 2019. On 12 March, Able Australia had the opportunity to present to some of the Queensland Deafblind community about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The morning session was a great success with a number of participants coming to hear Able’s Senior Support Coordinator Justin Elks speak about the NDIS, how to apply, […]

8 March 2019. The theme for International Women’s Day 2019 is Balance is Better. Able Australia would like to take this opportunity to celebrate all women, and in particular women with disabilities and those who support them. National Disability Services have published a media release sharing some great work that is happening in the sector […]

6 March 2019. The Young Adult Program runs during the week at our day centre in Invermay, Launceston. Every Friday, the team love to get out of the city and over to the outskirts of Launceston where staff member Angus has access to a farm filled with animals and luscious gardens. Together with support from […]

9 February 2019. Heather and Michelle are deafblind. With the support of Able Australia and Ablelink, our digital literacy hub, they have used technology to maintain their independence. ABC News have published an article on the use of technology at Ablelink, and how it has changed lives for Able Australia clients. Read the full story […]

10 January 2019. Sharon, a client of Able Australia, shows resilience and ingenuity when faced with a significant life change. Mid last year Sharon was given the unfortunate news that her position working at the mail centre had been made redundant after 15 years of service. Disappointed, Sharon and her support worker Kaii began looking […]

5 November 2018. Ablelink is Able Australia’s e-communications program. Ablelink incorporates a drop-in centre, extensive training and state-of-the-art adaptive communication technologies to help clients develop digital literacy skills that help them remain in regular contact with family and friends. Mobile Muster, an organisation running Australia’s only government accredited mobile phone recycling program, has worked with […]

2 November 2018. Clients from the North Tasmanian Lifestyle Choices and the Young Adult Program (YAP) have successfully completed another session of First Aid. Twice each year, the clients at both programs participate in a First Aid information session run by St John Ambulance. In these sessions, there is a focus on learning about the […]

18 October 2018. Creative Arts Therapy is based on the belief that art-making within a therapeutic context supports changes in a person’s inner world and helps them develop a more integrated sense of self. Able Art has been Able Australia’s creative arts therapy program for over ten years. The growing interest in creative arts therapy […]