Disability sector mobilises to secure the future for a better and fairer NDIS Organisations representing disability service providers, NDIS support coordinators and allied health providers have joined together to launch a national campaign to secure the future of services for people with disability and create a better NDIS. The organisations are launching a joint campaign […]
Recently, we have been making some fun and unforgettable memories during many different outings and activities as a part of our Young Adult Program (YAP) in Tasmania. This includes a day spent at the Hagley Farm School in Launceston. Jack, Karen, Darren, Josh, Coby and their friends took part in a range of fun activities […]
The Department of Health and Aged Care and Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services have appointed new providers for Aged Care and Community Services in South-East Queensland. In April 2024, Able Australia announced that it had to make the decision to transition out of the provision of community transport; goods, equipment and assistive […]
Disability Pride Month Disability Pride Month happens every year in July to promote awareness, celebrate people with disability and encourages self-acceptance and embracing all disabilities. The Disability Pride Month has its own flag, with its own meaning behind it. The five colours represent:• Green – Invisible and undiagnosed disabilities• Blue – Mental illness• White – […]
In light of Mother’s Day, we held a Friendship Day at our Able Australia East Day Service where we invited clients in Victoria to thank, honour or acknowledge someone special in their life. Activities included decorating a pot and filling them with soil and a seedling, making cards for their loved one, a BBQ lunch […]
What a beautiful winter’s day we enjoyed at the Beaumaris Motor Yacht Squadron for the annual Day on the Bay, in collaboration with Deafblind Victoria. Clear blue skies and calm water made for perfect conditions for everyone to enjoy every moment on the water. We spotted dolphins, penguins and seals in the picturesque bay. There […]
It is with great sadness that we pay our respects on the passing of Frank Harris on 6 June 2024. Frank was a dedicated Director on the Board of Able Australia from 2008 to 2015 and had significant impact on the strategic direction and growth of Able. Frank was also Bail Justice appointed by the […]
Recognising deafblindness as a unique disability is the key to early intervention and improved life outcomes for Aussies living with multi-sensory impairments This Deafblind Awareness Week (June 24 to June 30), a group of leading service, research and community organisations are urging government to change the way they address deafblindness in education so that children […]
Baruch, Stewart, Rebecca, Samantha, Samuel and Anne, along with Able Australia staff recently had fun visiting the Oakleigh fire station. The group received a demonstration and learnt lots from the firefighters and were able to have a go at sitting in the fire trucks and trying the fire hoses! Thank you to the firefighters at […]
