Ablelink

29/07/2024

🌟 Update Announcement for Ablelink Clients and Partners! 🌟

Very soon we will be retiring the Ablelink brand and website and will continue to provide all current services under the OnSide NDIS banner. Enhancing our ability to deliver exceptional Support Coordination services under the . This change allows us to unify our quality, culture, and commitment, ensuring you continue to receive the high-quality support you’re accustomed to.

OnSide is proud to be the largest dedicated provider of Support Coordination services under the NDIS, with over seven years of experience and refinement of our model. Our strategy continues to focus on measured growth and offering safe harbour opportunities for teams and clients from other programs. We look forward to being a significant part of the next phase of the NDIS!

https://www.onside.com.au/

15/11/2023

📢📢📢 Great News! Ablelink is now open for new customer referrals across Metro Melbourne! We're eager to extend our specialised Support Coordination services to more customers.

As an independent Support Coordination provider, our commitment is to prioritise our customers' needs. Each customer is paired with a dedicated Support Coordinator, benefiting from the collective wisdom and collaboration of our entire team.

Our Support Coordinators bring expertise in areas like home and living (including SDA, SIL, ILO, and mainstream), hospital discharges, and intricate interactions with mainstream supports. They are guided by experienced Team Leaders, ensuring high-quality service. Every referral is evaluated individually to match customers with a Support Coordinator who is not just skilled, but also the right personal fit.

Learn more about us and our team on our About Us page: https://www.ablelink.com.au/about-us

If you or someone you know requires Support Coordination in Metro Melbourne, feel free to get in touch. Submit an enquiry via our contact page or call us at (03) 9415 9487. We're here to assist you!

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A pale-yellow background with the words "Current Support Coordination Availability" at the top. There are six circular photos of individual Support Coordinators with name and location labels beneath them. ‘Ablelink’ is written at the bottom in colourful, bold and capital letters.

01/11/2023

Ablelink is really excited to announce that we have increased capacity to accept new referrals! We have 6 amazing Support Coordinators commencing with us next week so we are pleased to open up our books and have a chat about any Support Coordination supports you are seeking.

Ablelink is proud to be an independent Support Coordination provider – that means that the only service we provide is Support Coordination. This allows us to operate in a unique position where we can wholeheartedly keep our customer’s interest at the forefront of everything we do.

Each customer is connected with one dedicated Support Coordinator but benefits from the knowledge of the entire team through the close internal collaboration we practice every single day. All Support Coordinators are directly supported and mentored by an experienced Team Leader who has been practicing Support Coordination for at least 3 years.

Ablelink has specialist knowledge within the home and living space (SDA, SIL, ILO and mainstream), hospital discharges and complex interfaces with mainstream supports. We consider each referral separately to ensure we can offer a Support Coordinator who will not only provide the right skill set, but also be the right match for you or your loved one.

If you or somebody that you know is interested in hearing more, feel free to submit an enquiry via https://www.ablelink.com.au/contact-us or call our office via 1300 800 830

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06/09/2023

The legendary team at Ablelink are on the hunt for 3 new Support Coordinators to join the crew.

Looking for experienced Support Coordinators in Melbourne. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy flexible work arrangements and the support of a team that values and empowers individuality.

14/08/2023

Last Wednesday we had the pleasure of hosting some industry legends at our office in Collingwood and we had a blast!

The Ablelink team all invited a provider they have been enjoying working with. The get together was focused on strengthening existing relationships, nurturing new ones and being able to make some introductions! Here’s a few of the snaps we got.

Image Description: Some of these images include groups of people posing for photos and smiling, others capture groups of people talking unaware of a photo being taken. Some of these photos are taken on a rooftop deck that capture the city skyline and an orange sunset behind the groups of people.

01/06/2023

“Today our team will be offline to attend a professional development day“

I’m sure you get these auto replies all the time, but what does this actually mean for the team at Ablelink? How does this benefit our employees and our customers??

Once every 3 months, we gather together to professionally upskill on sector changes and legislative requirements, talk about organizational improvements and fine tune our own practices to ensure we are providing effective, quality services to all our customers.

It is important to our team that we keep our finger on the pulse and never become complacent in our practices.

As the NDIS grows and develops… so do we.

After a day of some heavy thinking time, we always like to unwind with an afternoon of creativity, relaxation or sometimes some fun-minded competition!

Not only is this essential in maintain work/life balance, but it provides an excellent opportunity for our geographically dispersed team to build a magnificent workplace culture and connection.

Check out this little video to see some photos of our previous professional development days.

Video Description: A collection of photos featuring employees gathered at tables, meeting in forums, participating in art activities, competing at axe throwing, creating art projects and displaying home made hats in an online meeting.

18/05/2023

Time for a Flashback Friday!

Five years ago we celebrated a milestone of working with 100 amazing families. We’ve faced many changes and challenges over the past 5 years but a few things remain the same… Our passion, our drive and our commitment to providing the best support coordination in the business. And we are blessed to still have these legends as integral members of our team!

06/04/2023

On behalf of the team at Ablelink, we would like to wish you and your loved ones a very happy, healthy and safe Easter weekend. Our office will be closed from Good Friday to Easter Monday and we will be back on board on Tuesday 11th April.

Image description: A pale yellow background with the words "Hoppy Easter" at the top. A photo of 2 adults dressed in kangaroo costumes is on the left hand side. Beside the picture is the text: "Spotted at Ablelink HQ...! Our multi-tasking Support Coordinators are all set to help out the Easter bunny with weekend deliveries!" Under the text is a row of colorful Easter Eggs and daisies.

20/03/2023

Today, March 21st, is World Down Syndrome Day. Today we celebrate the lives and achievements of people with Down Syndrome and raise awareness about the rights and inclusion of people with Down syndrome around the world.

Why do we celebrate on this date?

The 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.

But why do we wear socks on this day??

The “lots of socks” campaign was initiated by ‘Down Syndrome International’ and Socks have been used as the symbol because chromosomes are shaped “like socks” and people with Down’s syndrome are born with an extra one. The bright colours and mismatched pairings are to celebrate the uniqueness and diversity of all people with Down Syndrome.

So please join us in showing off your best and brightest socks today. Hopefully your fashionable feet will bring awareness to someone new and kick start a powerful conversation (pun intended!)

19/03/2023

Tomorrow is the 21st March, the annual celebration of World Down Syndrome Day. This year we are feeling super prepared and ask you to be too!

Each year, World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated by wearing some fun, funky, mismatched, colourful socks. Socks that will catch someone's eye and start a conversation.

We would love to see our friends join in the campaign by wearing your best and brightest socks tomorrow. Look out for our official post and we'd love it if you can share a pic with us. Will you have terrific tootsies? Dance a colourful cancan? Floor us with fabulous footwear?!

Image description: Colourful, odd socks pegged to a ribbon. A blue and yellow awareness ribbon is centred between the socks and bold text states "Are you ready for World Down Syndrome day?"

15/03/2023

This week (March 13th to 19th) is Neurodiversity Celebration Week and we would like to share the love, now and at all times!

What is Neurodiversity Celebration Week?

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, and organisations with the opportunity to recognise the many talents and advantages of being neurodivergent, while creating more inclusive and equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower every individual. See more and pledge your support at https://www.neurodiversityweek.com/

Here is one of the fabulous neurodivergent individuals we work with, Chris, who has taken the time to put together this little video that showcases some of the independent living skills he has been working on. Great work Chris, we love those bright smiles and can't wait to see what else you master!

12/03/2023

We are very privileged to share this wonderful illustration and powerful message from our friend John McKenna. We fully support the philosophy behind John’s message and hope this is a wonderful tool to open up discussions with others.

“The purpose behind my idea for this illustration was for it to be a conversation starter or perhaps a reminder. I invite everyone to use it as a resource.

The trigger for me in developing this came out of frustration when hearing too many conversations where a person’s funding package overshadowed the individual and their goals.

This illustration has been given approval for use from the Estate of Stephen Hawking.”

John is an Empowerment Advocate and a self proclaimed “Ideas man!”. You can follow John for more of his insights, thoughts and reviews at johnmckenna.com.au

Image description: a cartoon depiction of Stephen Hawking in his wheelchair with an NDIS sticker on the side. Wording surrounds the image stating “See the person, not the funding”. The image includes the website www.johnmckenna.com.au