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 […]
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The Able team had a booth at the Melbourne Disability Expo on the 25 and 26 November 2022. The Melbourne Disability Expo links people with a disability with hundreds of product and service providers as well as presenting a range of informative and interactive presentations delivered by industry experts. At the booth, we were […]
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On 28 October, we held a Halloween disco party for our clients at our Northcote day centre! Our clients and staff gathered together in spooky costumes to celebrate Halloween. Clients and staff had a great day, enjoying art activities and morning tea! You may also be interested in…
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Our clients John and Greg recently enjoyed a fun-filled holiday to Phillip Island with the support of their Able disability support workers! They enjoyed going to Panny’s Chocolate Factory, going to the beach, shopping, feeding the animals and attending the Artic Discovery Centre at the Nobbies. You may also be interested in…
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Meet Phillip! Able Australia client, Phillip is a huge fan of the band KISS. Our Able House Manager, Claire, ran around last minute to find tickets so that Phillip could go to the KISS concert! Claire also organised for Phillip to go to the airport to meet KISS as they landed in Melbourne. Phillip was beyond […]
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Meet John! John lived in an Able supported home in Melbourne. John has many hobbies and activities he loves. John enjoys cooking, swimming, riding his electronic scooter around the neighbourhood, arts and crafts, playing cards and board games, puzzles on his iPad and bowling. John and his housemate also went on holiday to Phillip Island […]
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On Wednesday 21 September, we held an AFL Grand Final day for our clients! We held the event at one of our Able East Day Service site. All our day service clients were invited to attend. The Able Australia team organised a BBQ lunch, drinks and games for our clients to celebrate the game. Clients […]
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On Friday 26 August, we were delighted to have The Hon. Colin Brooks, Victorian Minister for Disability, Ageing and Caring and The Hon. Anthony Carbines, Victorian Member for Ivanhoe visit one of our Able Australia supported homes in Heidelberg Heights. The Ministers met four of our Able clients and staff at their home in Heidelberg. […]
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On the 29 and 20 August 2022, we held a two-day communication guide training this week at Able Australia National Office. Trainers were Dr Meredith Prain, Heather Lawson, Bronwen Scott, Dennis Witcombe. Trainees learnt about the role of the commguide, communication strategies, methods and techniques, and how to safely and confidently guide a person with […]