William was born on the 4th of September 1947. He spent most of his childhood with his living parents and siblings. In 2000, William moved into a Able Supported Home in Andrew Street which he shared with 3 other gentlemen. His family visited regularly and they treated the staff and other clients at the […]
Category Archives: Latest News
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Karen and Jeffery are two of our wonderful clients that live at one of Able’s resident homes in Tasmania. With the help of their support workers, Karen, Jeffery and their co-residents work together to water, weed and nurture their veggie patch and fruit trees in their back garden. This year, the crop is abundant with […]
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Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. – Leo Buscaglia Across Australia and the world, people are living with a sense of constant worry and […]
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Able Australia are currently collaborating with Monash University on a new project to provide more online connection, communication and support to people with disability and their families. The project is trialing the use of telepractice by allied health student training with Able Australia clients across Tasmania. The interdisciplinary team consists of Monash School of Primary […]
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The shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has been a challenge for not only Able Australia but the disability sector has a whole. The health and safety of our clients, workers, volunteers and families is and continues to be our highest priority. As a result, our drive for PPE hasn’t waned over the last several […]
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The health and safety of our clients, staff and families continues to be our number one priority. A sector wide shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gowns, masks, hand sanitiser and gloves continues. We have been working tirelessly over a number of weeks to secure much needed PPE. Noting the desperate need of […]
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We have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to obtain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for our workers to help keep them and our clients safe. We are thrilled we have finally taken stock of some PPE that staff within the disability sector can use. This shipment is for certified fae masks. We continue to work […]
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Able Australia is lucky to have so many volunteers in Queensland who kindly offer their time and effort to support the community’s most vulnerable groups. Our volunteers help out in many different ways in the community. A few of Able’s volunteers prepare and cook meals for vulnerable people within the community. Each week, they cook […]
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Happy Volunteer Week! Although Able mainly provides individualised support for people with disability, we also offer a range of other services in Queensland. Many of these services are made possible by our wonderful volunteers. In the photo above/to the right is Tyler. Tyler joined us as one of our amazing volunteers in Queensland. Some of […]
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In loving memory of Edward (Ted) Pawley. Ted Pawley sadly passed away on 29th of March 2020. Ted held high respect in his family and in his community. Towards the end of WW2, at 18 years of age, Ted enlisted in the Royal Australian Airforce (RAAF) and served in Australia and Papua New Guinea as a Signalman. […]