Able Australia

Able Australia Able Australia is a leading provider of disability services and community supports, helping to support our clients to live the life they choose.

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

There's nothing like a winter's swim to clear the cobwebs to feel the water on your skin. It's absolute bliss to me.What...
21/08/2025

There's nothing like a winter's swim to clear the cobwebs to feel the water on your skin. It's absolute bliss to me.

What do you like to do on a winter's day?

Last month we introduced you to Amy and how she shared how good she is using the iPad and EFTPOS machine. Here is a test...
20/08/2025

Last month we introduced you to Amy and how she shared how good she is using the iPad and EFTPOS machine. Here is a test of what Amy sells at Made by Mosaic.

Through our innovative social enterprise, participants had the opportunity to express themselves creatively while developing valuable work skills. The result? A collection of beautiful, handcrafted gifts, each one telling a story of confidence, connection, and capability.

This initiative is about more than just art. It’s about creating meaningful pathways for people to build skills, feel empowered, and be celebrated.

Support our artists and explore the collection here: https://www.madebymosaic.com.au/

Jacobus loves catching the train and exploring all the wonders that Melbourne has to offer. Here is at Flinders Street S...
19/08/2025

Jacobus loves catching the train and exploring all the wonders that Melbourne has to offer. Here is at Flinders Street Station.

The train helps Jacobus be independent. Where do you like to explore?

And… that’s a wrap of another day of action 🏀🎾What an awesome day we had testing our ball skills on the court from baske...
18/08/2025

And… that’s a wrap of another day of action 🏀🎾

What an awesome day we had testing our ball skills on the court from basketball to tennis we got to enjoy it all.

We even got to gain a new perspective by experiencing life from a wheelchair. Fun, learning and as you can see lots of smiles all around. 💪♿

Thanks to Abilities Unleashed for having us and making this fun day possible and for adding an extra bonus of gifting us with some mini basketball hoop stands! What a day!

Sky-high smiles and City sights! ✨🏙️Jono, Debra, Gianni and their amazing friends from Able Day Services had an unforget...
14/08/2025

Sky-high smiles and City sights! ✨🏙️

Jono, Debra, Gianni and their amazing friends from Able Day Services had an unforgettable day exploring the heart of the city. We asked what was their highlight? Soaking in the breathtaking views from Melbourne Skydeck for the very first time!

From zipping up the elevator to the 88th floor to spotting landmarks and even waving at tiny trams below, the excitement was sky-high (literally!).
Debra was blown away by the views of Port Phillip Bay, while Gianni and Jono were all about finding the MCG and Flinders Street Station from above.

This accessible, inclusive and joy-filled adventure was made possible thanks to the generous support of City of Melbourne. We’re so grateful for these opportunities that bring joy, connection and discovery to people with complex disabilities. 💙

Here’s to more adventures that lift us all up!

13/08/2025

🌟 It’s back! 🌟

For those in Melbourne the much-loved Deaf arts festival returns to Abbotsford Convent this September! 🎨✨

This year, the festival is about celebrating experimentation, exploration, and discovering bold new art forms.

The aim of the festival is simple, but powerful: to inspire, to connect, and to keep the creative energy flowing long after the festival ends.

Learn more, https://flowfestivalaustralia.com/

“I like trying new things.” Does that sound like you?Talk with us or your Support Coordinator about a plan review. They ...
12/08/2025

“I like trying new things.” Does that sound like you?

Talk with us or your Support Coordinator about a plan review. They help make sure your supports grow with you. Whether it’s exploring a new hobby, building confidence, or heading out for a hike in nature, your plan should support what you love.

🎨 Paint, brushes and a big imagination. Creating colourful paintings is how Sharon loves to spend afternoons in our Day ...
11/08/2025

🎨 Paint, brushes and a big imagination.

Creating colourful paintings is how Sharon loves to spend afternoons in our Day Programs. Share a photo of your art in the comments.

CHARGE Syndrome Awareness DayToday we celebrate CHARGE syndrome awareness day, 8 August 2025. We’re joining hands and ar...
07/08/2025

CHARGE Syndrome Awareness Day

Today we celebrate CHARGE syndrome awareness day, 8 August 2025. We’re joining hands and arms today around the world, literally and symbolically to raise awareness of CHARGE syndrome.

CHARGE syndrome is a rare condition that some children are born with. It can affect how they see, hear, breathe, and learn.

CHARGE affects everyone differently and awareness and understanding are so important to the community. Some people living with CHARGE can face medical challenges, surgeries and communication barriers but know how to make the most of life.

Join us today as we raise awareness about CHARGE syndrome.

The Men’s Shed is an important part of many communities. And no matter where the people we support are, The Men's Shed i...
07/08/2025

The Men’s Shed is an important part of many communities. And no matter where the people we support are, The Men's Shed is open to people with disability. Working with wood and tools to create something brings a great sense of achievement like Steve here.

He gets to create so many incredible pieces of woodwork like this bird feeding house.

Thanks to all The Men’s Sheds out there who provide a friendly place for the people we support and new people to connect and have fun.

06/08/2025

Want to help plan the Deafblind Camp 2026?

Join our Camp Planning Committee and help plan the camp. This is your chance to make sure the camp reflects what’s important to you and the deafblind community across Australia.

Applications are open for anyone Deafblind in Australia. You’ll receive a gift voucher for each meeting you attend (up to 6 meetings total).

More details in Auslan below. If you’re excited to make this camp a great experience, we’d love to hear from you. Interested? Contact dbcamp@ableaustralia.org.au

🗨️ I was pleased to be on the Camp Committee working with Bec and the team to ensure it was the best Deafblind Camp yet. Bec led with a co-design approach with the deafblind community at every stage of camp planning and management. She ensured the Deafblind Camp welcomed deafblind people from across Australia. – Alex Sar, Deafblind Camp Committee Member 2024

Earlier this year Lawrence launched 'This Book is About Me' – a heartfelt celebration of his journey and the support tha...
05/08/2025

Earlier this year Lawrence launched 'This Book is About Me' – a heartfelt celebration of his journey and the support that’s helped him live life to the fullest so far from kinder to TAFE, Community Access to Supported Independent Living, Lawrence’s story is one of resilience and possibility📖✨.

Lawrence has many more adventures to live.
Congratulations Lawrence!❤️

Limited signed copies are still available through the Made by Mosaic shop as well as a whole range of handmade soaps and more: https://www.madebymosaic.com.au/this-book-is-about-me.html

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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/.