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Launching Our First Research Plan

Able Australia’s is thrilled to announce the launch of our first research plan created by our Centre of Excellence – Deafblind team. People with deafblindness, their families, service providers and advocates took part in developing this three year plan. We look forward to working with you on research to improve services and supports with and […]

Able attended the 18th Deafblind International World Conference in Canada

Our CEO Lynette McKeown and Meredith Prain (she/her) PhD, National Head of Centre of Excellence – Deafblind are attending the 18th Deafblind International World Conference in Ottawa, Canada! Deafblind International World Conference is a comprehensive 4-day educational program and pre event Board and Network meetings. This year’s theme is Global Connections: The Future in Our […]

Retention Challenge

Supported Independent Living NDIS

We are excited to have collaborated with RMIT University’s Workforce Innovation and Development Institute and Yooralla in research to gain an understanding on the retention of new disability support workers. This applied research project investigated the experience of 50 Disability Support Workers who had worked at Able Australia and Yooralla for between 6 to 12 […]

Making dreams come true for Jonathon, Stewart, Ron, Francis and Colin

On a beautiful sunny winter’s morning, Jonathon, Stewart, Ron, Francis and Colin made the journey to Richmond’s training ground at the Swinburne Centre, also known as Punt Road Oval. Jonathon, Stewart, Ron, Francis and Colin were very excited to meet Richmond players, Trent Cotchin and Noah Balta in person and get photos and shirts signed […]