Ability Heroes

21/10/2025

Olympic BMX champion Saya & her brother, Kai Sakakibara's story is one of pure resilience.

After reading their story recently, we felt the need to share with our wider community. We hope stories like these encourage others to keeping going and striving for what they want. Resilience isn't about never falling. It's about getting back up.

Read the full story via: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-20/saya-sakakibara-bmx-champ-on-facing-her-fears/105873744

When Saya Sakakibara saw her brother nearly die in a BMX crash, fear took hold. It nearly broke the star siblings' Olympic dream.

19/10/2025

Everyone deserves the right to navigate with confidence. This statement is what drives us every day to go out there and speak, learn, and push for change.

Ability Heroes team, and oh what an incredible team they are, have been hard at work finalising our incredible new app. It's really not long until we launch, which, now looking back, just goes to show how far you can make it with community support and understanding.

If you want to stay in the know, give us a follow or head to our website for all the latest news updates: https://abilityheroes.org.au/

Thank you to all those already along for the ride - you are all a huge part of why we do what we do.

16/10/2025

We're a finalist! 🎉 We just got nominated as a finalist for the Not-for-profit/community website of the year at the 2025 Australian Access Awards, organised by the Centre for Accessibility Australia

The nomination alone is a huge achievement for everyone here at Ability Heroes. Not only are we excited to attend the evening and see the results, but we also look forward to cheering on our peers and being around incredible organisations that are also pushing for change.

13/10/2025

It's been a busy couple of weeks with Ability Heroes having the opportunity to attend an array of incredible community events. Here we highlight some of those and the impact they are having on our community, Ability Heroes' growth and accessibility as a whole.

Want to find out more news? Head to our news page on the Ability Heroes website via: https://abilityheroes.org.au/news/latest/

Thanks to all for having us along! METRONET Mini Minds Child & Adolescent Health & North Freo Bowlo

08/10/2025

Join us for a Teddy Bear Picnic with Tedology & Mini Minds | October 11th | 9 am - 11 am

Bring your favourite teddy and join us for a special Teddy Bear Picnic hosted by Tedology & Mini Minds! Dr Louise Mansell, clinical psychologist and founder of Tedology, will share the story of how this interactive, multi-sensory teddy was created with the help of local children and families.

After a short 10-minute presentation, enjoy an afternoon filled with play, exploration, and connection. This is a celebration of community, creativity, and emotional well-being. Everyone is welcome, so come along and be part of the Tedology journey!

Register for the FREE event via: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teddy-bear-picnic-hosted-by-tedology-mini-minds-tickets-1687158549639?

06/10/2025

Join us at Reorganising Psychosocial Interventions for Global Mental Health at Think Space, Curtin University | Thursday, 13 November | 9.00 AM – 12:30 PM

Run by Led by Experience Research Group (LEx), a group who are led by the lived experience of people who have faced, or are facing, challenges to their mental health.

What to expect?
- You get to meet the LEx Mental Health Research Group team, and learn about their latest work through stalls and interactive exhibits
- Hear from their wider network, including speakers from us here at Ability Heroes, The Peer Practice, and Orana House
- Engage with like-minded individuals passionate about transforming mental health interventions

Register for the event via: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/reorganising-psychosocial-interventions-for-global-mental-health-tickets-1609194697659

Want to find out more about Led By Experience? Visit their website via: www.ledbyexperience.org/

24/09/2025

A night exploring the future of accessible technology! We heard how AR and VR technology can support the Ability Heroes platform, making community participation more convenient and safe for people of all abilities. A huge thanks to the fantastic team at Moncrieff Technology Solutions for organising this inspiring event and to Richard Thompson from Viewtech3D for his insightful talk. It was inspiring and exciting to hear about the possibilities ahead for accessibility, technology and Ability Heroes.

Special shoutout to Des and his amazing Seeing Eye Dog, who was clearly as engaged as the rest of us! 🐕‍🦺

This is just the beginning - exciting developments coming soon! Follow us, support us and stay tuned for more updates on how we're building technology that empowers all abilities to navigate with dignity and confidence.

23/09/2025

A simple change, a massive impact.

Ability Heroes is creating an app that will change the way we all view accessibility. It's not magic, it's just a group of people who saw a problem with navigation and decided to make a change. Our aim, to create inclusion and access for all. A chance to travel with dignity and respect every day.

Follow our journey as we start to launch our new app and help change the way communities see accessibility.

Follow, support, share.

Ability Heroes - Empowering Choices.

19/09/2025

Have your say in Perth's inclusive future!
The City of Perth is asking for your input on their new Access and Inclusion Plan (2026-2031). This is an opportunity to help make Perth even more accessible and inclusive for everyone in our community.

What's already been achieved?
– Two awards at the Most Accessible Communities WA
– "Sensitive Santa" experiences for children with sensory needs
– Inclusive library programs
– Disability awareness training for city hotels
– Community advisory groups making real change

How can you help?
Share your experiences, suggest improvements (like where handrails or seating are needed), or provide feedback on accessibility barriers you face. The city has even included a map so you can comment on specific locations!

Take the survey via the link below, and let's work together to keep building on this amazing progress!
https://engage.perth.wa.gov.au/disability-access-and-inclusion-plan-2026-2031

09/09/2025

If you’ve ever felt left out because of access issues, this is for you…

The team has been hard at work on creating an app that puts accessibility first. We have created a tool that will allow people of all abilities to plan and navigate with dignity and respect.

We've been spreading the word and soon we'll be able to share the finished app with you all. From an idea to an interface - let's stop putting accessibility last.

Our mission is simple: make every space open to everyone. Here’s how you can help.

Follow us: https://linktr.ee/abilityheroes?
Becoming a supporter: https://abilityheroes.org.au/community/supporters/
Donate: https://donate.stripe.com/14kbMtd9X6QOh1ebII

18/08/2025

Why Mental Health Matters - RMBWA Event

Join us on Tuesday, 2nd Sept 5:30pm - 8:00pm at ANZAC House Perth for an evening celebrating innovation in mental health research and wellbeing.

For all the highlights and more information, see the event flyer below or head to the Humanitix website to purchase tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/why-mental-health-matters-arh-wa-mental-health-phd-awards-another-rmbwa-event/tickets

07/08/2025

It may just look like a run-of-the-mill white van, but this vehicle is Adam's access to the wider community. This van enables us to visit organisations that have an interest in Ability Heroes and our projects. It allows us to build connections, grow our projects, and be an active part of the community.

We wanted to say a big thank you to mechanic Tony Sardelic, from Tony's Autos in Hamilton Hill, who recently serviced our van. Back on the road we go!