ConnectAbility Australia

ConnectAbility Australia ConnectAbility Australia believes every person is entitled to the best life possible. We want participants to enjoy a brighter and more enjoyable environment

ConnectAbility encompassing Early Links is a Newcastle/Hunter-based NFP providing Supported Independent Living & Youth Services, Community and program support, Allied Health & Teaching, and Plan Management & Support Coordination. We treat each person as an individual and understand and acknowledge that you come to us with a history and a desired future. ConnectAbility welcomes all people whatever your dreams, aspirations and goals might be.

🎉 Happy International Women’s Day! Today we’re celebrating the incredible women who power our organisation and community...
07/03/2026

🎉 Happy International Women’s Day!

Today we’re celebrating the incredible women who power our organisation and community. As one of Newcastle and the Hunter region's leading disability support businesses, we’re proud to be building a workplace where women truly thrive.💜

We’re thrilled to share that women now make up 72% of our team - well above many national benchmarks and aligned with care and support sector statistics. 🥰

This year's theme is: Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls. Newcastle and the Hunter are full of strong, talented women shaping the future - and we’re proud to stand alongside them.✨

Explore more about our work and impact:
1️⃣ Our Organisational websites: connectability.org.au; earlylinks.org.au; findingyellow.org.au
2️⃣ Our Careers Page – View Jobs at ConnectAbility Australia | Expr3ss! Predictive Hiring Technology

What an incredible day at Newcastle Town Hall today, celebrating International Women’s Day! Our two executive leads pict...
06/03/2026

What an incredible day at Newcastle Town Hall today, celebrating International Women’s Day!

Our two executive leads pictured here, Natalie Butler and Amanda Saunders, want to say a huge thank you to Collective Gen for having us along. Our team left energised and inspired!

We were especially thrilled to hear from the remarkable Cathy Freeman, who in 2000 became the first Australian Aboriginal person to win an individual Olympic gold medal when she claimed the 400m title at the Sydney Games.

It was also wonderful to catch up with our close business partners, and it is always great to reconnect with the people who help drive our shared impact in Newcastle.✨

Keep the IWD momentum going, and explore how we champion inclusion and support in our community and create opportunities across our programs.

Here’s to lifting women up today and every day. 💜 Read more about our services at www.connectability.org.au, www.earlylinks.org.au and www.findingyellow.org.au

Leadership with Alexandra Joy - AJ

🎉 We’re heading to My Kids Market Newcastle this Sunday!Come say hi to the team at Newcastle Showground Exhibition Centr...
06/03/2026

🎉 We’re heading to My Kids Market Newcastle this Sunday!

Come say hi to the team at Newcastle Showground Exhibition Centre from 9am-midday, and chat with us about our Baby Foundations sessions as well as the support we offer families across the Hunter, Newcastle and Central Coast. 💛

If you’re attending, make sure you come and meet our wonderful Baby Foundations Paediatric Physiotherapist Ange Hamilton. She’ll be there to answer questions, share tips and connect with parents and carers.

🧸 My Kids Market Newcastle
📍 Sunday, 9am-midday – Newcastle Exhibition Centre, Broadmeadow
👋 Come say hi, pick up some resources and learn more about how we support children to thrive.

We can’t wait to see you there! My Kids Market NSW

📢 A friendly reminder that our 2026 Customer Feedback Survey is OPEN!Your feedback helps us understand what’s working we...
05/03/2026

📢 A friendly reminder that our 2026 Customer Feedback Survey is OPEN!

Your feedback helps us understand what’s working well and where we can improve so that we can continue to be YOUR provider of choice. 💜

If you’re a customer or someone who supports a person who receives services from us, we’d love to hear from you.

📝 Share your feedback by scanning the QR or click the link below:
🔗 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ConnectAbility2026

📅 Closes 19 March
🎁 Complete the survey to go in the draw to WIN 1 of 4 ConnectAbility merchandise packs!

Thank you for being part of our community 🤝 Feel free to share if you know someone who receives our services and would love to have their say! 💬

⛳️ The countdown is on! We’re just a few weeks away from our 10th milestone ConnectAbility Charity Golf Day, and we're e...
04/03/2026

⛳️ The countdown is on!

We’re just a few weeks away from our 10th milestone ConnectAbility Charity Golf Day, and we're excited to thank our long-time sponsor Newcastle Office Interiors - Interior Construction and Office Furniture (NOI), for once again powering this event and helping us make a meaningful impact in our community. Their ongoing support ensures we can continue raising vital funds for individuals and families living with disabilities. 💜

With the big day fast approaching, we’re gearing up for another fantastic morning of golf, connection, friendly competition and fun!🏌️‍♂️🏌🏽‍♀️

Stay tuned for updates, including more about the $1000 prize up for grabs for the winner of the Nearest to Pin game, as we get closer to tee-off. Also check out p48 of our latest annual report for a reminder of the amazing outcome from last year's event! www.connectability.org.au/resources/

🌟 Welcome to Our 2026 Board Observers! We’re proud to share that ConnectAbility has been selected as one of just 25 orga...
03/03/2026

🌟 Welcome to Our 2026 Board Observers!

We’re proud to share that ConnectAbility has been selected as one of just 25 organisations in NSW to host two Observers as part of the 2026 Observership Program.

Please join us in welcoming:
👋 Allissa Arnold – NSW Public Service
👋 Mark Robinson – Scentre Group (Westfield)

Over the next 12 months, Allissa and Mark will join our Board as non‑voting Observers, bringing fresh insight, energy and professional expertise to support strong governance and future leadership.

We’re thrilled to have them on board and grateful for their commitment to supporting our community. Learn more about the program: www.observership.com.au and visit our website for more information on the services we provide in and around Newcastle and the Hunter at www.connectability.org.au

🌟 We’re looking for Disability Support Workers to join our growing team 🌟📍 Newcastle & Hunter Region, NSWJoin us and mak...
02/03/2026

🌟 We’re looking for Disability Support Workers to join our growing team 🌟
📍 Newcastle & Hunter Region, NSW

Join us and make a real difference in the lives of people with disability.

As a Disability Support Worker, you’ll support individuals with daily living, personal care, community access, and help them achieve their goals all within a supportive, values-driven team.

✅ Recruitment commencing 2 March
✅ Multiple roles available
✅ Part time opportunities!
✅ Ongoing training & development
✅ Salary packaging & employee benefits

If you’re compassionate, reliable, and hold (or are willing to obtain) relevant checks and qualifications, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply now via the link 🔗https://connectability.expr3ss.com/jobDetails?selectJob=261&ppt=79d2ff9a

Our 2026 Customer Feedback Survey is officially OPEN. 🎉Every response helps us to improve and grow so that we can contin...
27/02/2026

Our 2026 Customer Feedback Survey is officially OPEN. 🎉

Every response helps us to improve and grow so that we can continue to be your provider of choice 💜

If you’re a customer or are the support person of someone who receives our services, we’d truly value your input.

👉 Share your feedback here: 🔗https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ConnectAbility2026
⏳ Survey closes 19 March

As a small thank you for your time, you’ll go into the draw to win 1 of 4 ConnectAbility merchandise packs! 🙌

Thank you for being part of our community. 🤝 Feel free to share this post so we can hear from as many voices as possible.

Happy Feel Good Friday!✨One of our customers Dean from our local supported independent living home had an unforgettable ...
26/02/2026

Happy Feel Good Friday!✨
One of our customers Dean from our local supported independent living home had an unforgettable time at Newcastle Pro Wrestling’s “Breakout” event recently! 🤼‍♂️

As a huge Cobra Kai fan, Dean loves practising his spin moves and air punches💥 so seeing live wrestling at Bowling Club was right up his alley. He was completely captivated by every match and even scored a photo with one of the wrestlers at the end! 🤩

When we asked if he’d like to go again, Dean signed a big YES! 🙌

Next stop: “Brawl at City Hall” on Friday 13 March 2026 at City Hall — and he can’t wait! 🏛️

We love seeing Dean engage in experiences that bring him joy and match his passions 💜

✨ Our next FREE Baby Foundations Physio‑Led Clinic Is Coming!The next intro session is happening on 4 March at the BCP H...
25/02/2026

✨ Our next FREE Baby Foundations Physio‑Led Clinic Is Coming!

The next intro session is happening on 4 March at the BCP Hub, Warners Bay - and we'd love to see you there! 💜

Curious about our upcoming 5‑week Baby Foundations course, every Wednesday from 8 April until 6 May? This is the perfect chance to come along, meet Ange Hamilton our APA‑registered Paediatric Physiotherapist, and chat with our in‑house Paediatric Dietitian during a relaxed Q&A. You’ll be able to ask all your questions about baby movement, play, feeding and early milestones 👣🥣

💜 Simple, practical tips you can use every day
💜 Support your baby’s movement, play & development
💜 Build confidence and connection from the very beginning
👉 Book your free spot or find out more at: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/babyfoundations/events

If you’re seeing this and have a mumma in mind with a baby under 12 months, why not gift her the full 5‑week program for just $250? It’s the gift every new mumma actually needs — and far more helpful than the mountain of on‑sale nappies she’s already stocked up on.😉💜

We’ve had a great few weeks as each of our teams tried on our new ConnectAbility uniforms, brought to each of our locati...
25/02/2026

We’ve had a great few weeks as each of our teams tried on our new ConnectAbility uniforms, brought to each of our locations across for fittings by the amazing Lisa from Totally Workwear Newcastle (We also appreciate you taking time out to pose for these pictures, Lisa!)

You may have already noticed our fresh new look starting to appear at each of our sites across Newcastle and the Hunter region - and if not, keep an eye out as it rolls out across all locations, including Early Links + Finding Yellow - NDIS Registered Provider ✨

We’re excited for our community to start spotting our new uniforms out and about - making it easier than ever to recognise our ConnectAbility team.🙌 For more information on ConnectAbility and our growing organisation, please visit connectability.org.au, earlylinks.org.au and findingyellow.org.au

💜 Thanks again, Totally Workwear Newcastle!

Dietitian Josie joined us at playgroup last week for a relaxed and supportive chat with families about children’s nutrit...
17/02/2026

Dietitian Josie joined us at playgroup last week for a relaxed and supportive chat with families about children’s nutrition 🍎

One mum shared concerns about her child not wanting to eat green vegetables. Josie provided some gentle, practical tips around keeping mealtimes pressure-free and supporting children to explore new foods in their own time. She was also able to reassure the family that their child’s overall diet sounded balanced and appropriate.

Josie will be available at playgroup over the next two weeks, so feel free to pop in for a chat and ask any questions you have about your child’s eating. 🥦

Details:
📅 Thursdays (during the school term)
⏰ 9:30–11:00 AM
📍 Maitland Presbyterian Church
✨ FREE – proudly supported by Playgroup NSW (thank you for helping make these special mornings possible!)

Tag your friends, bring the kids, and come along for some playgroup fun! 🤸

Address

26 Warabrook Drive
Warabrook, NSW
2304

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+61249621000

Website

http://www.earlylinks.org.au/

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