Ability Network Disability Services

12/01/2026

🏆 Best Saleyard Canteen in Australia 2026 – Public Vote Now Open! 🍔🥓🥪

Cowra locals, we need your support!
Australia is on the hunt for the Best Saleyard Canteen, and the Cowra Saleyard Kiosk, proudly run by Ability Network, is flying the flag for our town.

From legendary burgers 🍔, classic egg & bacon rolls 🥓, to hearty steak sandwiches 🥪 and with friendly, welcoming service on sale day 👋 we’ve got it all covered.

Let’s show the rest of Australia what Cowra is made of!

👉 Cast your vote and nominate your favourite Saleyard canteen:
🔗 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6Q3DFS5

Help us celebrate the canteens that keep Australia’s saleyards fuelled, fed and happily caffeinated. Nominate your favourite canteen and tell us what makes it stand out.

24/12/2025

23/12/2025

🎄✨ As we approach the end of the year and look forward to Christmas, we take a moment to reflect on the past 12 months at Ability Network. It’s been a year of growth, learning, connection, and incredible moments shared with our participants, families, and dedicated staff. From everyday achievements to big milestones, we’ve seen courage, kindness, and community shine through in so many ways.

We are so grateful to everyone who has been part of our journey this year. Thank you for trusting us, supporting one another, and helping make Ability Network such a special place. Wishing you all a joyful Christmas and a safe, healthy & happy New Year. 🎄❤️

📸 Here are just a few highlights from our year…

23/12/2025

💚✨ Our Grinchmas Social Night brought out everyone’s inner Grinch! Participants and staff had a blast “undecorating” the Christmas tree, racing to stack presents, pinning hearts on the Grinch, and showing off their Whoville trivia skills. The room was filled with laughter, teamwork, and plenty of Christmas cheer — Grinch-style! A big thank you to the team who create these fun social nights and of course to our wonderful Grinch🎄🎁

23/12/2025

🌱🥕 Fresh from the farm! One of our participants is proudly holding a plate of fresh vegetables straight from our garden, along with fresh eggs from our chickens. 🥚🍅

Our space at Ability Network isn’t just a garden and farm — it’s a place full of learning, life skills, and opportunities. Moments like these are some of our favourites, seeing the smiles and pride as participants achieve something with their own hands. 💚

It’s amazing to see independence, confidence, and joy grow alongside our gardens! 🌿✨

22/12/2025

🎄✨ What a magical night! Last night our participants and staff headed out to enjoy the beautiful Christmas lights around our community. It was a great chance to get out together, soak up the festive spirit, and make special memories. ✨🎄

17/12/2025

Pop on down to Ability Network today. We're selling some of our amazing projects that have been created throughout the year, just in time for Christmas. We're located at 66 Lyall Street. Hope to see you soon 💙🧡

17/12/2025

A huge thank you to Matt at Holmwood Wreckers for his incredibly generous donation of tickets and a table at Battle in the Bush on Saturday night 🥊
Your kindness and support truly mean a lot, and it helped make the night extra special. We are so grateful—thank you, Matt for your continued support 💙🧡

12/12/2025

Last night some of our participants enjoyed a fantastic festive evening at Club Cowra. It was an awesome night filled with great food, lots of dancing, plenty of laughs, and wonderful company. We even met one of Santa’s helpers, bringing extra Christmas spirit to the night! 🎅🎄✨

A special mention to Donna, who looked absolutely gorgeous in pink and enjoyed a beautiful evening watching her favourites Shane Kerr and Lusi Austin perform 🩷

09/12/2025

🎉 Staff Christmas Party 2025 – A Night of Fun, Laughter & Celebration! 🎉

What a fantastic evening filled with fun, laughter, and festive cheer! From sombreros to a lively conga line, and a delicious Mexican-inspired feast prepared by Angela McCormick, a wonderful time was had by all. A huge shout-out to all involved for all the behind-the-scenes planning and preparation, that made this night so memorable.

Our Staff Christmas Party is a special tradition where our leadership team recognises our staff, celebrating the incredible work, dedication, and commitment they bring to Ability Network every day. It’s a time to say thank you and to embrace the joy of the season together. 💙🧡

As part of the evening, we highlighted the amazing work our team does every day – we congratulated our Employees of the Month from across the year and proudly announced our Employee of the Year, Nicole Saxby, in recognition of her outstanding dedication, teamwork, and support for our participants. 🌟

We also had best dressed prizes to add a little extra fun and festive flair to the night!

A huge thank you to Cowra Rugby Club for providing the venue and helping make the celebration even more special.

Thank you again to all staff and their partners who attended - your energy, smiles, and laughter made this celebration truly unforgettable.

Merry Christmas to all 🎄🎅🎄

08/12/2025

🌟 Celebrating International Day of People with Disability – Thursday, December 4 🌟

Here are some wonderful pics as we came together to celebrate inclusion, community, and the wonderful contributions of people with disability. We were proud to be part of such a meaningful event, and we’re excited to share some photos capturing the joy, connection, and fun of the day.

A huge thank you to our amazing team who represented our organisation with pride and enthusiasm. Your support, energy, and commitment truly make a difference.

Our gratitude also goes to everyone involved in hosting this fantastic event- your hard work brings our community together in the best possible way.

And a very special thank you to Lisa for creating our fabulous teddy bear cut-out! 🧸✨ It was a hit with everyone and added something extra special to the day. 💙🧡

08/12/2025

🎄 Participant Christmas Party 2025 – One of Our Favourite Days of the Year! 🎄
What an incredible day filled with fun, laughter, and holiday cheer! Our annual Participant Christmas Party is always a highlight — a day full of big smiles, joy, and excitement that reminds us why we love what we do.

A huge thank you to our amazing team for all the planning and preparation — from organising the venue, invitations, decorations, and personalised gifts, to arranging Santa’s visit. Every detail was thoughtfully prepared to make the day truly special.

Thank you to our Board members who joined us and had the honour of presenting certificates to our participants, recognising their fantastic efforts and achievements throughout the year as they work towards their personal goals. 💙🧡

A very special thank you to our Support Workers for ensuring every participant felt supported, included, and able to fully enjoy the celebration.

And of course, thank you to Cowra Bowling Club for the delicious meal and dessert and their excellent service — it made the day even more memorable.

Moments like these truly show the heart of Ability Network — celebrating our participants, their achievements, and the wonderful community around us. 💙🧡