Able Australia

Able Australia Able Australia is a leading provider of disability services supporting people with disability to live the life they choose.

We have been proudly supporting our clients to have Better Days, Every Day for over 50 years.

Sometimes independence begins with something as simple as a weekend away from home.For Bradleigh, Pria, Royce and Harry,...
19/06/2026

Sometimes independence begins with something as simple as a weekend away from home.

For Bradleigh, Pria, Royce and Harry, that weekend included coastal walks, penguins at sunset, new experiences and plenty of adventure.

These 48-hour breaks are about more than travel. They are an opportunity to build confidence, make choices and create lasting memories.

🐧Follow the link to read more about their adventures in Northern Tasmania. https://ableaustralia.org.au/a-weekend-exploring-tasmanias-north/

Need a short-term break you can trust?Able Australia's respite services in Tasmania provide short-term support in a safe...
18/06/2026

Need a short-term break you can trust?

Able Australia's respite services in Tasmania provide short-term support in a safe, welcoming environment, giving carers time to rest and recharge while their loved one continues to receive personalised support.

Every respite stay is tailored to the individual, including their routines, preferences and support needs, helping them feel comfortable, connected and at home.

Whether you're planning ahead or need support now, we're here to help.

✓ Learn more about respite services in Tasmania
✓ Make an enquiry
✓ Refer someone today

Find out more, https://ableaustralia.org.au/services/respite-services

Today, Able joined people with deafblindness, families, advocates and sector partners on the steps of Parliament House a...
17/06/2026

Today, Able joined people with deafblindness, families, advocates and sector partners on the steps of Parliament House ahead of Deafblind Awareness Week 22nd to 28th June.

xWrapped in colourful handmade knits and blankets, the annual yarnbombing event brought the deafblind community and supporters together to raise awareness of deafblindness and the importance of connection, inclusion and being seen.

Deafblindness is a unique disability that combines hearing and vision loss, creating barriers to communication, learning, mobility and participation. Yet too often, children and young people are not recognised as deafblind because hearing and vision impairments are identified separately, which can make it more difficult to access the tailored supports they need to thrive.
When this happens, opportunities for early intervention and tailored support can be missed, impacting educational outcomes and future opportunities.

We were proud to stand alongside Deafblind Victoria, Guide Dogs Australia, Vision Australia, NextSense, UsherKids Australia and Charge Syndrome Australia and Aurora School in raising awareness of the importance of recognising and supporting students with deafblindness.

Together, we are advocating for a more inclusive education system where students with deafblindness are identified earlier, supported appropriately and given every opportunity to thrive.
Thank you to the deafblind community and advocates who continue to share their expertise, lived experience and leadership to drive meaningful change.

NDIS plans to halve funding for Community Participation and Day Services.What could this mean for the participants who r...
16/06/2026

NDIS plans to halve funding for Community Participation and Day Services.
What could this mean for the participants who rely on these supports every day?

Support Coordinators are already navigating difficult conversations around reduced funding, community access and maintaining meaningful supports.

Join us next week for a practical, solution-focused Lunch and Learn session designed to help you feel more informed and prepared for what’s ahead.

When: Tuesday 23 June 2026
Time: 1 – 2pm
Where: Able Australia, 413 Canterbury Rd, Surrey Hills or join online via Teams

We’ll unpack:
• What’s actually changing under the latest NDIS announcements
• What reduced funding could mean in practice
• The concerns families and participants are already raising
• Practical planning considerations and strategies to help maintain meaningful supports and community connection

If you're in Melbourne join us in person for lunch and an open chat with others navigating the same challenges.

Places are filling up quick and we are nearly at capacity. Book your spot today so you don't miss out,

Whether you attend in person or online, you’ll walk away with practical insights and real-world considerations to support your clients moving forward.
Register in person - https://shorturl.at/EX1aJ
Register online - https://shorturl.at/Qydsk

16/06/2026

What happens when we ask, “how can we?”

For Cody and his mum Mel, it meant a day at the beach and Cody catching his very first waves at a Disabled Surfers Association Tasmania event.

With the right support around him, Cody was able to try something new while Mel could simply enjoy the moment and cheer him on.

Sometimes the right support makes new experiences possible, for the whole family.

🏄‍♀️ Click the link to read more about Cody’s first surfing adventure, https://ableaustralia.org.au/cody-and-his-journey-to-surf/

This is what your EOFY donation makes possible: Connection Independence Support when it’s needed mostFor people wi...
16/06/2026

This is what your EOFY donation makes possible:
Connection
Independence
Support when it’s needed most

For people with complex disabilities, these moments don’t happen without the right support.

Your tax-deductible gift to Able Australia can help provide:
• Inclusive community experiences that build connection
• Communication support that strengthens independence
• Safe respite for children and families with complex needs
• Deafblind research creating safer ways to connect with the world

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference.
Please give before June 30 and help change what’s possible.
👉 Donate now: https://donate.ableaustralia.org.au/

Deafblind people often tell us that they miss out on health messages that other people get through mainstream or social ...
15/06/2026

Deafblind people often tell us that they miss out on health messages that other people get through mainstream or social media.

Able Australia held two successful workshops for the Deafblind Community with Deaf Chef Ross . These workshops gave people the information they need to make healthy life choices. Everyone took part with so much interest and energy as we explored healthy food choices, diabetes and cholesterol.

Thanks to Deaf Chef Ross and all of the attending interpreters and Communication Guides who helped make this informative workshop accessible.

We are so grateful to everyone who supports Able Australia's programs. We especially appreciate The Lionel & Yvonne Spencer Trust and the Olver Carlyle Charitable Foundation for helping make our Deafblind Camp and these events possible for the deafblind community.

Please donate to our Tax Appeal to support Able Australia's programs for people with complex needs, including the deafblind community.
DONATE NOW: bit.ly/4dHAZ97

📍 Are you In the Melbourne CBD this Wednesday 17 June?Come down and say hi at the Deafblind Awareness Week yarn bombing ...
12/06/2026

📍 Are you In the Melbourne CBD this Wednesday 17 June?

Come down and say hi at the Deafblind Awareness Week yarn bombing event. Held annually at the steps of State Parliament House from 11am–1pm.

Organised by Deafblind Victoria, this annual colourful community event will bring people together to celebrate Deafblind Awareness Week and raise awareness.

If you're working in the city, passing through or interested in learning more, we'd love to see you there.

📅 Wednesday 17 June
⏰ 11am–1pm
📍 State Parliament House Steps, Melbourne

11/06/2026

Alex is deafblind.

As a teenager, he lost his sight and now lives with significant hearing loss. Everyday moments like ordering a coffee or joining a conversation became overwhelming, and isolation took over.

With support from Able Australia’s Communication Guides, Alex began reconnecting with his community. He now attends our recreation group regularly and this year reached a huge milestone. Alex is the first Deafblind Camp Coordinator who is deafblind, leading a committee of four deafblind people.

In the video you’ll see Alex proudly welcoming everyone to camp, with cheers and thumping tables from campers and support from interpreters. It is a moment that shows exactly what connection can look like when the right support is in place.

“I’ve been part of these camps for so long,” Alex says. “Being able to shape them now means a lot. We know what really works for deafblind people.”

But many deafblind Australians are still missing out on connection.

Your donation today helps fund Communication Guides, accessible programs and vital support so people like Alex don’t face deafblindness alone.

Please donate today: bit.ly/4dHAZ97

Alison’s laughter fills the room as she stomps little spaceships drifting across the floor. Callum is completely absorbe...
10/06/2026

Alison’s laughter fills the room as she stomps little spaceships drifting across the floor. Callum is completely absorbed in a calm water scene, watching the ripples move while he searches for animals with support from his team. George is focused while playing a game of foosball with his support worker.

These moments show how much joy and connection the new Omi Budii interactive projector is bringing to the people Able Australia supports in Hobart. It is opening up new ways to play, explore and engage for people with complex disabilities.

Thank you to all of our supporters who help make this possible.
A special thank you to the Des Cooper Foundation for supporting this project and helping us provide life‑changing assistive technology.

If you can, please donate now to help us make Better Days, Every Day: https://donate.ableaustralia.org.au/

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