Meet some of our Able volunteers! We recently asked our Queensland volunteers to share with us their Able Volunteer Story. We are so grateful for our volunteers who give up their time to support the community. Without them, Able would not be what it is today. Watch the video below to learn […]
Category Archives: Latest News
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Oct
Oct
On National Grandparents Day (25th October), we would like congratulate the winners of My Grand Hero Awards, Robert and Moira Christensen! Our Queensland team held My Grand Hero Awards, which offered seniors an opportunity to share with us what it means to them to be a grandparent. National Grandparents Day is a time […]
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Oct
Oct
In celebration of Grandparents Day on the 25th of October, we held a contest for grandparents across Australia called My Grand Hero Awards. Our Queensland Community Project Manager, Jessy Byrnes, and the Able Queensland team held this contest to help put a smile on grandparent’s faces by recognising all the Grand Heroes out there. We […]
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Oct
Oct
We are excited to invite you to our rescheduled virtual tour of the Northcote Day Centre for Adults with Disability. This is your opportunity to see for yourself, this beautiful, modern facility from the comfort of your home. Discover how we help clients live more independently and connect with the wider community using an extensive […]
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Oct
Oct
Calling on all grandparents! Share with us a photo and let us know what it means to you to be a grandparent for a chance to win a luxury hamper! We want to put a smile on grandparent’s faces by recognising all the Grand Heroes out there. Nominations will be accepted until the […]
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Sep
Sep
During this crazy COVID time, a few of our Able staff members wanted to cheer up our clients at one of our supported homes by throwing party! The theme of the party was “The great escape”, which aimed to bring some joy and excitement during strict social isolation in Victoria. Due to restrictions in Victoria, […]
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Sep
Sep
The Young Adults Program and Lifestyle Choice Program in Tasmania are not letting COVID-19 stop them from having fun and being active! Whilst abiding by the Government restrictions, our Tasmanian team and clients from both Able Lifestyle Choices and the Young Adult Program, joined the sports program organised by Reclink in Northern Tasmania. Our team […]
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Sep
Sep
We know that social isolation can be quite boring and dull for some, especially those living in Victoria. So, here’s a Able Word Jumble activity to bring some light-hearted fun to your day! Below is a list of words which have been jumbled up – your job is to un-jumble them! Good luck! (Answers are […]
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Sep
Sep
The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably been a difficult time for us all. Our generous donor, Carmel, wanted to help put a smile on our clients face by sending them a beautiful bouquet of flowers! Carmel has been kindly supporting Able Australia since 1997, and wanted to show our clients that she cares and is thinking […]
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Aug
Aug
In loving memory of Patience (Pat) Harris. Pat was born in March 1928 and sadly passed away in January 2020. Pat worked most of her life for the Post Master General (PMG) as a telecommunication officer and seemed to love working night duty. She was a great reader, and in quiet times […]