On 31 January, Able Australia hosted our first Intergen Connections session in Raceview. This program is all about seniors spending a couple of hours a morning each week with kindergarten kids, helping them learn and play. Research shows that this time is of huge benefit to both seniors and children. In the early years, children […]
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Feb
Feb
Michael is an Able Australia client and attends our Lifestyle Choices program in Tasmania four days a week. Able’s Lifestyle Choices program includes day programs, outings in the community, travelling as a group to a program, events and day trips. Michael travelled with a group to Devonport to attend Don River Railway, Tasmania. The train […]
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Feb
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We are excited to announce the appointment of our new Chief People Officer Meagan Downie Knowles who joined our team last week. Welcome to #TeamAble Meagan. We asked Meagan a few questions as you will read her energy shines through. What drew you to work at Able? I have spent the bulk of my career […]
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Feb
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Recently, some of our clients living in Able Australia supported homes came together to celebrate Able client Terry’s 71st birthday! The group gathered for a lovely meal and shared some cake. Terry loved his Carlton Polo he was gifted. Able client Phil, who once isolated himself, is now out and enjoying attending the events thrown […]
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On Friday 20 January Able Australia Services, working with the Scenic Rim Regional Council, launched Lasting Letters program for seniors. Lasting Letters is a fun and free way for Able Australia and the Scenic Rim Regional Council to help reduce social isolation for those over 60 in our community. It is well recognised that when […]
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Able Australia’s Creative Arts Therapy Group program is back! Come along to our group program designed to support adults with intellectual disabilities experiencing social isolation. This program includes a range of creative arts such as movement, art, dance and sound as a vehicle to explore social connectedness, build self-confidence, promote autonomy and enhance overall quality […]
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Jan
Jan
Bec Swansson, Able Australia’s Deafblind Services manager, has created a 12-month Recreational Program for clients who use our deafblind services and the wider deafblind community via Deafblind Victoria. We also extended the invitation to the deaf/deafblind people who frequent Able’s Day services, as they are part of our deafblind community too. Each month, the group […]
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For over 15 years we have been providing disability support services in Tasmania. We pride ourselves on delivering better days, every day with and for our clients. Paul is one of our clients in Tasmania. Before joining Able, Paul lived in a nursing home. In the nursing home, Paul was quiet and didn’t have a […]
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On Wednesday 14, our Able East and North clients had their end of year party. Staff and clients had a great day filled with music, presents, a BBQ, snacks and even a visit from Santa! You may also be interested in…
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On 25 November, clients of our Young Adult Program in Tasmania went on a 50 minute Cataract Gorge Adventure Cruise along the Gorge and Tamar River! This experience was possible through the Brian M Davis Grant. Clients learnt the history of Launceston’s Seaport, Kings Wharf, heritage properties and the Cataract Gorge. As part of the cruise, the captain […]