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.

Thank you to our generous donors for spreading the spirit of Christmas! Your kind donations to Able Australia's Christma...
15/01/2026

Thank you to our generous donors for spreading the spirit of Christmas!

Your kind donations to Able Australia's Christmas Appeal helped fund personalised gifts and meaningful moments for our 576 clients (with multiple complex disabilities) across Australia.

We want to share a few photos with you, capturing the joy of these moments.

It's not too late to support our New Year Appeal to:
- help provide fun toys, sports equipment and craft materials to brighten life for children like Emily (above on the new bike) who use Able's Respite Services.

- ensure people who are deafblind like Alex (above in sunglasses) can enjoy social and community activities with Able’s specially trained communication guides.

- help fund excursions, exercise programs and life skills for people with complex disabilities to improve their independence.

If you can, please donate now: https://donate.ableaustralia.org.au/

Join us before our CommGuide training fills up! Our specialist 2-day CommGuide training is being held on Thursday and Fr...
15/01/2026

Join us before our CommGuide training fills up!

Our specialist 2-day CommGuide training is being held on Thursday and Friday 26 and 27 February. You walk away with the knowledge, practical skills to confidently support people who are deafblind.

Delivered by our experienced Deafblind Services team in partnership with Deafblind Victoria, this hands-on program focuses on safe guidance, Orientation & Mobility skills, and real-world practice.

✨ Limited places
✨ One of the only programs of its kind in Victoria
✨ $600+ GST

Build skills that create connection, safety, and independence.

Be quick as registrations are filling up and registration closes on Wednesday 11 February.

To join the training, email Bec at Bec.Swansson@ableaustralia.org.au

Imagine coming home to friendly and social housemates who enjoy staying active and sharing everyday moments together. On...
13/01/2026

Imagine coming home to friendly and social housemates who enjoy staying active and sharing everyday moments together.

One housemate loves yoga and a good chat, while the other is a massive footy fan who’s active, independent and enjoys getting out and about.

If you’re looking to live with two welcoming, independent and chatty housemates, this could be the perfect home for you. This comfortable home in Mitcham offers a great balance of independence and support and it's all within a friendly shared environment. This home is just a short walk to the train station, making it easy to access the community.

✨ Build friendships
✨ Enjoy an active lifestyle
✨ Live close to transport and local amenities

Find out more here:
https://ableaustralia.org.au/services/accommodation/mitcham

It's throwback Thursday 💛Today we’re looking back at a great day with Kay, who hosted her very own garage sale! From pla...
08/01/2026

It's throwback Thursday 💛

Today we’re looking back at a great day with Kay, who hosted her very own garage sale! From planning and setting up to greeting customers and managing sales. Kay took it all on with confidence, enthusiasm and as you can see a big smile on her face.

The day was about more than just selling items it was about building independence, connecting with the community and having fun. Kay’s hard work and positive attitude made it a great success. 🌟

Reminder to watch 🎥“Art allows my mind to be free and discover things beyond what my eyes can see.” – Joe MonteleoneArti...
07/01/2026

Reminder to watch 🎥

“Art allows my mind to be free and discover things beyond what my eyes can see.” – Joe Monteleone

Artist Joe Monteleone, an active member of the deafblind community, shares a behind-the-scenes look at his creative process in a powerful short-form documentary by State Library Victoria.

The Library acquired Joe’s artwork Flinders St Station in 2023 and now profiles him as part of the Monograph film series, celebrating the humanity and passion behind SLV and its diverse creative community.

👉 Watch Monograph: Joe Monteleone on the State Library Victoria website:

slv.au/joe

Hello 2026! 🎊 We’re kicking off the new year with fun adventures ahead!Next Thursday 15 January, the Deafblind Recreatio...
06/01/2026

Hello 2026! 🎊 We’re kicking off the new year with fun adventures ahead!

Next Thursday 15 January, the Deafblind Recreation Group is starting the year with a splash as we head to the accessible beach in Frankston 🏖️

Frankston Beach is trialing an amazing accessible beach pilot program and we’ll be there to test it all out! We will be relaxing in cabanas, stretching out on banana lounges, cruising with beach wheelchairs and walkers and we will get to explore the sand with tactile mats ☀️✨.

A huge thank you to Deafblind Victoria for partnering with us to help make this incredible experience possible. We’re so grateful for your support 💙

We can’t wait to enjoy a fun, relaxing day at the beach and share the adventure with you all!

For any enquiries please email Bec, Bec.Swansson@ableaustralia.org.au .

Happy New Year for 2026 to the Able community. We are excited for another year ahead of us as we create Better Days, Eve...
31/12/2025

Happy New Year for 2026 to the Able community.

We are excited for another year ahead of us as we create Better Days, Every Day with and for the people we support.

30/12/2025

And that’s a wrap for 2025 🎉🥳. What a year it has been! We are so grateful for another year in this community. Thank you to the people we support, their families and to our employees.

We are taking a moment to reflect on the year that was 💜💞.

Have a safe and Happy New Year 🎉✨!

#2026

This is Peter! Peter loves going bowling and practicing his skills at the bowling alley. He also enjoys playing video ga...
29/12/2025

This is Peter!

Peter loves going bowling and practicing his skills at the bowling alley.

He also enjoys playing video games and having fun with each game.

Peter can make you a good cuppa and likes making his own lunch, picking out his favorite foods and helping in the kitchen.

Season’s Greetings from everyone at Able to you 🎄✨. As the year comes to a close, we’d like to thank our community for y...
24/12/2025

Season’s Greetings from everyone at Able to you 🎄✨.

As the year comes to a close, we’d like to thank our community for your ongoing support.

We hope today brings moments of connection and joy, however you choose to celebrate.

Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season 💙

Let the celebrations continue! 🎉We had an absolute ball over the weekend celebrating all things festive. With the sun sh...
23/12/2025

Let the celebrations continue! 🎉

We had an absolute ball over the weekend celebrating all things festive. With the sun shining bright, it was impossible not to enjoy every moment.

From plenty of laughs to delicious food, we truly made the most of the day. As you can see, there was some very healthy competition over who could wear Christmas best! 🎄✨

It is the season to be jolly and we have been sharing so much joy as we celebrate the festive season. ✨ This week we wil...
22/12/2025

It is the season to be jolly and we have been sharing so much joy as we celebrate the festive season. ✨ This week we will be sharing our end of year celebrations!

This time of year, reminds us of the importance of connection and sharing time together celebrating with parties! It's fair to say this year's end of year party was even better than last year's.

We even got a surprise visit from Santa himself! We had an absolute ball and it is safe to say were pretty exhausted after it.

We’re grateful for our incredible community, the people we support, families, employees and supporters who make these celebrations come to life. 💛🎄

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National Office/413 Canterbury Road
Melbourne, VIC
3127

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+611300225369

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Welcome to Able Australia! Here at Able, we are proud to be one of the leading providers of disability services for adults and community support for seniors to help them live a happy and independent life that they choose. Able Australia started over 50 years ago as a support group for the deafblind community. Over the years, we have expanded our services to offer a wider range of services to adults with a disability in Melbourne, Tasmania, ACT and SE Queensland.

Our aim is empower the individuals we support and help them to reach their full potential. We value Trust, Respect, Excellence, Kindness and always strive to provide the best quality care for our clients.

Although some of our clients receive funding from the NDIS and other funding streams, this does not always cover all the services they’d like to access, or activities that they want to do. Your donations are extremely important as they allow our clients to access these services, such as exciting day program activities, unique community access programs and educational resources that will empower and enable our clients achieve their own life goals. We are extremely thankful for our donors and all those you support Able Australia.

To view what services are available, visit our website https://ableaustralia.org.au/.