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.
25/03/2026
Your legacy can change lives.
Able Australia is proud to partner with EveryWill to offer FREE online will‑writing, giving you an easy, secure way to protect your loved ones and shape a future you believe in.
If you choose to leave a gift to Able Australia, you'll help people with complex disabilities, including deafblindness, live with greater independence, dignity and connection.
💙 A few minutes today can create a lifetime of impact.
Write your Will for free with EveryWill and enjoy unlimited updates for life. It takes just 10 minutes to start building a more inclusive future.
🚨 Feeling overwhelmed by Behaviour Support Plans and Restrictive Practices?
You’re not alone and it doesn’t have to be this hard.
Join our free Lunch & Learn and walk away with practical tools to simplify Behaviour Support and feel more confident in your role.
📍 Attend in person in Melbourne or 💻 join online
📅 Tuesday 31 March 2026
⏰ 1:00 – 1:30pm (just 30 minutes!)
In this session, you’ll learn:
✔️ What Restrictive Practices really are (in plain English)
✔️ Key legislation in a simplified and relevant way
✔️ The role of the Support Coordinator and how you can influence outcomes
✔️ How to make Behaviour Support Plans actually work day-to-day
✔️ Tips to secure the right Behaviour Support funding
Our highly experienced Behaviour Support team (including Advanced & Specialist Practitioners) brings real-world expertise.
✨From this session you will walk away with clarity, confidence, and strategies you can use immediately.
For Mary-Rose, World Down Syndrome Day isn’t just a date on the calendar, it’s something that really matters. It’s a day where she feels seen, represented and celebrated.
Mary-Rose has a question, “Can we extend World Down Syndrome Day to every day of the week?” Because Down syndrome doesn’t disappear when the date changes. It’s part of life for Mary-Rose and for the estimated 13,00 - 15,000 Australians, every single day.
Mary-Rose is a Performer, Radio Presenter and a fabulously talented nail artist. More than anything, she wants people to understand what Down syndrome really means.
“Sometimes people stare at me on the bus. I want them to know who I really am.”
She’s asking us to look beyond assumptions. To see the person first, someone with a big heart, who cares deeply about others and who brings sunshine to the people around her.
For Mary-Rose, community matters too. Being part of the Down Syndrome community has helped her loneliness, creating connection, belonging and support.
Inclusion isn’t just for one day. It’s something we build together every day of the week.
Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday. Friday… Saturday and Sunday too.
How can we make every day more inclusive? 💛
19/03/2026
🐣 Still looking for something meaningful this Easter?
Have you seen the Easter range at Made by Mosaic yet? With Easter just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to get creative with something that gives back.
Every purchase supports this social enterprise, helping create opportunities and make a real difference in the community 💛
Create, gift, and celebrate with purpose this Easter.
Would you like to discover easy Behaviour Support techniques that make a difference?
You’re not alone and it doesn’t have to be hard.
Join us for a practical and complimentary Lunch & Learn session either in person in Melbourne or online. This sesion is designed to make Behaviour Support and Restrictive Practices feel less overwhelming and more impactful in your day-to-day role.
📅 Tuesday 31 March 2026
⏰ 1:00 – 1:30pm
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams or in person in Melbourne
In just 30 minutes, you’ll walk away with clear insights, real-world tips, and greater confidence in supporting participants with complex needs.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
✔️ What are Restrictive Practices?
A clear, practical explanation of what they are.
✔️ Legislation in a Nutshell
The key rules and requirements, without the legal jargon.
✔️ The Role of the Support Coordinator
Your responsibilities and how you can influence positive outcomes.
✔️ Getting the Most Out of Behaviour Support
Making plans practical, meaningful, and actually used.
✔️ Securing the Right Funding
What to ask for, how to document it, and what makes a strong case for Behaviour Support funding.
At Able, we’re proud to have a highly skilled Behaviour Support team, with expertise up to Advanced and Specialist Practitioner level. Drawing on experience from across Australia and internationally, our team delivers high-quality, person-centred support.
Spots are limited.
To register:
In-person - https://tinyurl.com/je4rxyjt
Online- https://tinyurl.com/4nrwrtav
Join us for a chill lunch chat on behavior support and restrictive practices—learn, share, and connect live!
17/03/2026
🍀 Who says you need luck to have a great day? Sometimes all you need is good company, a little green (or a lot) and plenty of fun! 🍀
We had a fantastic jam packed time celebrating St Patrick’s Day! The day was filled with smiles, laughter, friendly competition and lots of festive spirit. 💚
Everyone enjoyed a shamrock hunt, the classic potato-on-a-spoon race and an entertaining round of “Pin the Hat on the Leprechaun”, starring our very own Gray! 🎩🍀 Our St Patrick’s Day photo frame board helped capture plenty of great memories.
The day wouldn't have been complete without a BBQ, specially cooked by our chef Steve!
Big shout out to Coles Camberwell and Woolworths Camberwell for supplying all the essentials for our BBQ celebration. Your generosity helped make the day such a success!
Everyone got into the spirit by dressing in green, making the whole place feel extra festive and full of cheer.
What a fun and exciting day celebrating together! 🍀✨
16/03/2026
“I really loved the Ballpit room!”
That was Alex’s reaction after taking on the Sensas experience with our deafblind recreation group. Participants can explore, play, and challenge themselves in an environment built with accessibility in mind. With his CommGuide beside him, Alex laughed, solved puzzles, and stepped confidently into the unfamiliar.
These are the moments that shape our community.
Catch the full story (and more like it) in our latest newsletter: http://bit.ly/3Pcrg0n
08/03/2026
Save money and support Able Australia!
Entertainment memberships offer discounts on food, shopping, movies, theme parks, accommodation and more. You can share with up to 5 family/friends 👏
In March, Able receives double the usual donation from every purchase.
What does inclusion really look like for women with disability?
This International Women’s Day, Able Australia celebrates the living experiences of women with disability in our community. Every day, they challenge barriers, advocate for change, and help shape a more inclusive and accessible society.
We also recognise the incredible women across Able our employees, advocates, families and supporters who work alongside them.
Today is a reminder that true gender equality must include women of all abilities. By listening, learning and working together, we can help build a future where women are recognised, respected and empowered to thrive.
06/03/2026
Today we celebrate Employee Appreciation Day. A great day to recognise the incredible people who make Able Australia what it is. 👏
A big shout out to all of our employeee. Every day, you bring dedication, professionalism and a genuine commitment to the people and communities we support.
Thank you for the great work you do and for the impact you create every day. We’re proud to have such a passionate and committed team at Able Australia.
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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.
