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25.01.2022 Congratulations to our Employment Services customer Luke, who recently graduated from his traineeship within the WA public sector. Luke has Asperger’s, but that hasn’t stopped him working hard over the past year as a Human Resources Service Desk Officer. As Luke says, nothing is impossible when you put your mind to it!. #employment #disabilityinclusion #abilitycentre

24.01.2022 For the latest COVID-19 Update, please refer to our website: https://www.abilitycentre.com.au/covid-19/

24.01.2022 We're extremely proud to be part of a world first respiratory consensus study on people living with cerebral palsy, alongside Perth Children's Hospital. The research involved more than 200 experts from around the globe and hopes to reduce the number of hospital admissions for those at risk. Read the consensus statement here: https://bit.ly/2GZJ508 #cerebralpalsy #research #perthchildrenshospital #abilitycentre

23.01.2022 On World Occupational Therapy Day we're celebrating all our amazing therapists who work with our customers to achieve their goals. #WorldOTDay #occupationaltherapy #abilitycentre

23.01.2022 Congratulations to the Ability Containers for Change team for reaching a major milestone!!!

22.01.2022 Congratulations to daniel(ink.) on completing his 20th T-shirt design! If you are stuck for Christmas present ideas, why not purchase one of his t-shirts. Get more details on his website: https://bit.ly/3am5Ibj We cannot thank Daniel enough for kindly donating 10% of his profits to Ability Centre.

22.01.2022 Katie and Ability Centre customer Eleana have enjoyed weekly virtual reading sessions since Lockdown 2020. They finally got to meet in person ironically, just days before Lockdown 2021! The reading sessions are carried out via an ipad and are a favourite time of the week for both ladies. #virtualreading #reading #staysafe #abilitycentre

21.01.2022 A huge thank you to our Board Member Ken Nylander for depositing over 1500 containers AND donating all of his refund to Ability Containers for Change! We cannot thank you enough Ken. #ContainersForChange #4ChangeWA #ContainerDepositScheme #abilitycentre

21.01.2022 Having already represented Australia a number of times in international badminton competitions, our talented customer Caitlin continues to impress on the court! Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Caitlin's been playing in various local tournaments and was most recently Runner-Up State Champion in the women’s C grade rally at Kingsway Indoor Stadium Well done Caitlin!

19.01.2022 We will be operating revised business hours over the festive season. Please click the link below to view our holiday operating hours.

18.01.2022 The 12 part Different Lens documentary series, that stars our customers Eleana and Madison, has been released on the Carers WA YouTube channel. Congratulations to everyone involved! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-33JAZ_UrEEHY6fni1PYVA #documentary #disabilityinclusion #westaustralia

17.01.2022 Today we celebrate the ability in disability! On International Day of People with Disability, we are proud of all our wonderful customers, who constantly prove their abilities and accomplish so much! #DisableStereotypes #IDPwD International Day of People with Disability - Australia

17.01.2022 The Ability Containers for Change team will have a stall at EnviroFEST 2020 this Saturday at Whiteman Park. Come down, have a chat and learn about how the scheme is helping support people living with disability to have a meaningful job. Remember to bring your containers to donate. See you there! #envirofestWP #ef20 #ContainersForChange #4ChangeWA #ContainerDepositScheme #abilitycentre

15.01.2022 What an awesome day out at Driftability! 200 people living with disability got to experience the thrill of drifting at Wanneroo Raceway! Our customer Michael's reaction just shows how much excitement and happiness this event produces. We cannot thank Driftability enough for all their support. #driftability #driftability2020 #drifting #disability #inclusion #abilitycentre

13.01.2022 Perth Bushfire Emergency Ability Centre is closely monitoring the current Perth Bushfire Emergency and working to assist our customers who are in the affected zones. Please take advice from Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA or call 13 DFES (13 3337). Please seek medical assistance if you are experiencing respiratory issues.

10.01.2022 Celebrate International Day of People with Disability with Inclusion Solutions at their last Social Inclusion Forum of 2020! See details below.

09.01.2022 Riding towards big goals! Our very happy customer, Conor, has gained more independence and increased his physical activity after receiving a customised trike. Conor rides with his Dad up to 3 times a week and now has better access to the community.... #communityaccess #perthbikes #customisedbikes #abilitycentre

08.01.2022 Marianne’s beaming smile says it all. She was delighted to celebrate her 60th birthday with her friends at Ability Centre. She joined the organisation back in 1964 when she was just three-years-old and is a much-loved member of our community. Marianne had a ball preparing for her big day including a trip to the shops where she carefully selected all her favourite party treats. Happy Birthday Marianne! #birthday #60thbirthday #celebrating #abilitycentre

08.01.2022 Ability Centre teamed up with The University of Western Australia to look at the impact that different seat covers can have on a person’s comfort especially on hot summer days like today Studies like this ensure that customers like Wayne are provided the most advanced and comfortable chair covers available. #research #thermoregulation #wheelchair #abilitycentre

08.01.2022 Be sure to follow our Ability Containers for Change Facebook page! By depositing your containers at an Ability Centre Refund Point you are helping employ people living with disability. #Halloween #ContainersForChange #4ChangeWA #ContainerDepositScheme #abilitycentre

07.01.2022 Our inspirational customer Kirstyn is now able to catch the bus to work along Bradford Street in Coolbinia, following upgrades by Transport WA. Ability Centre worked alongside the Public Transport Authority to improve the accessibility of Kirstyn's local bus stop. Safe travels, Kirstyn! ... Transperth #publictransport #accessibility #abilitycentre

07.01.2022 Our Containers for Change team are down at the WAG and WOOF Market in Midland today. Why not pop over if you are in the area and find out how your donated containers = more jobs for people living with disability. #ContainersForChange #4ChangeWA #ContainerDepositScheme #abilitycentre

06.01.2022 While some activities had to be put on hold last week during lockdown, there was no stopping members of our Adult Running group who thanks to Physiotherapist Emily were able to continue with their exercise routine. Rather than cancel, Emily adapted the activity so customers were able to attend a virtual class. #virtualtherapy #runninggroup #physiotherapy #lockdownactivities #abilitycentre

06.01.2022 The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is seeking feedback from people with disability and carers and/or parents of people with a disability on service offerings to support electoral participation at polling places. If you are interested in giving your view, click here: enablingspaces.com.au/research

05.01.2022 Supporting our customers to achieve meaningful employment is important to us. For the past year, Andrew who has Autism Spectrum Disorder and Anxiety, has been working at Little C's Pizza restaurant and looks forward to going to work each day! Give someone an opportunity; see what they can do not what they can’t, and you might be pleasantly surprised just like we were with Andrew! Karen, Little C Manager.... #employment #employmentsupport #disabilityemployment #disabilityinclusion #abilitycentre

03.01.2022 A huge thank you to Amie from Driftability for coming in today to handover an amazing $8700 to our CEO Jacquie. Our customers Joel, Joy and Michelle who are big fans of the event, came down to thank her in person. #driftability #driftability2020 #drifting #disability #inclusion #abilitycentre #fundraising