Winners announced - PossABLE Expo Raffle

A BIG congratulations to the winners of the raffle we held at the PossABLE Expo last Friday and Saturday at Newcastle Entertainment Centre. 

The lucky winners are:

• First prize - four tickets in a corporate box to the Combined NSW QLD Country Vs British and Irish Lions game on Tuesday 11 June. Congratulations Richard of Broadmeadow. 
• Second prize - signed Newcastle Jets jersey. Congratulations - Edward of Macquarie fields.
• Third prize - family pass to the Australian Reptile Park. Congratulations Jessica of Adamstown.

A very special thanks also to our generous sponsors:

                 

Think twice before you park on the footpath

I never thought twice parking across the footpath but it makes a great deal to others.

Beautiful Hailey is in this important YouTube clip.

Ability Options Wholesale Nursery Open Day

Ability Options Wholesale Nursery Open Day Saturday 20 April from 8am-3pm at 295 Mamre Rd, St Clair.

Our nursery is an Australian Disability Enterprise that provides employment and training opportunities to people with a disability. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Extensive variety of plants available at low prices, including herbs, potted colour, hedging lines and hanging baskets. Bagged potting mix and cow manure also for sale!

Nursery Open Day ad April 2013

Prime Minister visits Ability Options

On Monday 4 March, Ability Options Seven Hills was one of the first stops in Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s visit to Western Sydney. The Prime Minister was accompanied by the Federal Member for Greenway,

Michelle Rowland, who was the first Sydney Federal representative to publicly show her support for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

During her visit, the Prime Minister was given a glimpse of Australia’s future with an NDIS when she met with participants and their families who are assisted by Ability Options’ Self-Managed Services.

These participants have been able to achieve amazing outcomes thanks to the choice and control that is offered by individualised funding.

Later in the day during an interview with Channel 10’s The Project, Julia Gillard spoke highly of her time at Ability Options, saying, “I’ve met with people who are providing disability services and doing just some amazing things by their fellow Australians.

Ability Options’ Chief Executive, Matt Donnelly and Executive Leader of Marketing and Communications, Nettie Burke welcome the Prime Minister to Ability Options. Sayed Mohammade Waliullah (Walee, centre) Mir with Ability Options Consultants, Gemma Boidin and Debbie Clifford (pictured left). Walee, his mother and sister (Fouzia and Bheshta Mir, pictured right) spoke to the Prime Minster about being able to create the life he wants through Ability Options’ Self-Managed Services.

    Julia Gillard also met with participants from Ability Options’ Transition to Work service. Julia Gillard spoke with Ability Options’ social media team; Janet Chiapparone, Josh Taig and Hailey Lindermann. The Prime Minister asked them about their jobs sharing information and stories from Ability Options to the online community.

The Prime Minister talked to Clare Hooper and Clare’s mum, Helen. Clare is a prizewinning artist, a dedicated volunteer and a respected member of her community. Clare has been able to achieve these things with the support of Ability Options’ Self-Managed Services and has the flexibility to direct her funding towards activities and resources that meet her needs and goals.Self-Managed Services participant, Cath Potter meets the Prime Minister. Cath is a member of the Sydney Street Choir and recently produced a CD of songs using her individualised funding.