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Act On Ability

Locality: Blackheath, New South Wales

Address: 228 Great Western Hwy 2785 Blackheath, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 A fabulous sounding project: link to register for the online launch: https://aarts.net.au/news/artscreen-2021-launch/ ArtScreen 2021 a new video art initiative for artists with disability is set to be launched online on Wed 2 Dec at 10:30am, the day before this year’s International Day Of People With Disability. ArtScreen 2021 is a program of Accessible Arts with the support of various government, community and industry partners. The launch of the initiative will also feature the world premiere of new video artwork LITTLE THINGS MATTER, a provocative social critique of the dehumanisation of people with dwarfism created by NSW artist Debra Keenahan which was produced through this year’s edition of ArtScreen with support from the City of Sydney.

25.01.2022 A great read for people who are self managing their ndis plans... thankyou @thegrowingspace

25.01.2022 We hope you are all staying safe regardless of where you are. Some people who have a disability are alone and very vulnerable at times like this. Make sure you have a plan and can evacuate if need be. Previously, the Fire Services had a list for vulnerable people to be on in times of emergency so they could be flagged for evacuation, but no longer. Below is a link to a Red Cross Register where you can put your name or a loved ones name to keep track of them if they go to an evacuation centre. This photo is from my front yard in the Megalong Valley, Blue Mountains. Thinking of all our participants in the area. Please reach out if you need help and stay safe! From Fiona and Suz - Act on Ability Directors. https://register.redcross.org.au/

25.01.2022 This is a really important consideration....

24.01.2022 Who wants to come and play? Drama workshops for primary and high school students in Blackheath.

24.01.2022 We here at Act on Ability hope you are having a lovely Saturday and taking advantage of the beautiful weather and ability to move around a little more freely! We have just opened our books again and have some capacity to offer NDIS participants Support Coordination. Being a small operation means that we can offer a more personal approach to you. Call us for more information on 0417 690 446.

23.01.2022 Act on Ability provide personalised and creative support coordination focused on supporting you to live the life you want. We work closely with you make the most of your NDIS plan, and can help you to apply for a review if you dont think your plan is right or if your circumstances change. We operate from Penrith to Lithgow. Contact us to find out more: [email protected] or 0417 690 446

22.01.2022 2021 is going to be an exciting year for us here at Act On Ability. In that spirit, we’d like to welcome Anita Rolfo to our support coordination team! This means that yes, we have capacity for new referrals Anita brings her skills and experience in SIL and SDA accommodation and adds amazing value to our team with her top notch customer service background amongst other things. If you’d like to learn more about our support coordination services, please contact us on 0417 690 446 or email [email protected]

22.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS The Government has released their response to the Tune Review and *every* recommendation has been "supported" or "supported in principle". Thi...s includes: FLEXIBILITY ACROSS CORE & CAPACITY BUILDING Improving the speed and quality of NDIA decision making, with a Participant Service Guarantee. Outlining when Support Coordination should be funded and when it should be delivered by an independent provider Giving plan managed participants the same flexibility as self managers Better guidance around access requirements for people with psychosocial disability and much, much more. This is a really positive, BIG step forward for the NDIS and will hopefully lead to a lot of improvements in the participant experience of Scheme. Well share a complete analysis of the announcement early next week. You can read the full report here: https://www.dss.gov.au//australian-government-response-tun image desc: gif of Will Ferrell in the movie Anchorman (a man with a very 70s moustache) sitting in a chair and nodding three times with the text "agreed". The "agreed" text briefly disappears and he looks a bit more skeptical, which we reckon is what "supported in principle" would look like if it were a facial expression.

21.01.2022 NEED A SUPPORT COORDINATOR? Here at Act on Ability we are about quality of service not quantity. This means that we keep our caseloads at a minimum and only have the best, most qualified people working for us who come with experience and amazing NDIS knowledge! Our staff also have access to support and clinical supervision with qualified allied health professionals which means a better service for you :) Melinda Young is our new team member working from Nepean to Lithgow. She... has been working as a Local Area Coordinator since the rollout of the NDIS with Uniting and has taken the leap over to support coordination with our lovely little team. Melinda currently has capacity to take on new participants and can be contacted directly on M - 0413 157 739. Photo by NSW Nat Parks.

21.01.2022 Merry Christmas and happy Summer Solstice to you all! Act On Ability was born out of a want and need to provide services to people of all abilities in the Blue Mountains and Lithgow community BY LOCAL professionals who have an extensive history of working in and an understanding of the community. Act on Ability will not only be bringing you drama workshops next year, but a myriad of other exciting services and activities including the following: People with disabilities - ... Support coordination and supports for self managed NDIS plans. Specialised creative workshops and groups aimed at capacity building around social and other skills, developing creative ability and having fun. Counselling, clinical assessment and therapeutic group work. (We are currently awaiting our NDIS provider approval and will then be able to provide services for people who do not have a self managed plan so keep posted). All Abilities - Drama and other creative workshops for children and adults. Therapeutic group work. Other services - Consultation and support in organisational change for small orgs. Professional supervision for individuals and groups working in the human services sector. Stay safe over the break!

21.01.2022 COME TO BALI!!! Calling for Expressions of Interest! We are proud to announce the launch of a pilot project Big Hearted Adventures A culturally immersive tour for individuals with a disability between the ages of 18-35 in 2020! ... Message us or email [email protected] for more information #ndisholidaysupport #ndiscapacitybuilding #ndis#ndisactivitiesfor18to35 See more

20.01.2022 Act on Ability is a NDIS registered provider and NOW taking referrals for SUPPORT COORDINATION. We deliver services from the Nepean Area to Lithgow in NSW. However, if you are outside that area but needing assistance, you can still give us a call for further information about services near you.

20.01.2022 National Reconciliation Week for our Indigenous brothers and sisters is approaching (27 May- 3 June); with this years theme being something we can currently ALL relate to In This Together. Its a great time to be revising our attitudes and approach to all humans in these troubled times, and challenging our own and the beliefs of others. Disability should be viewed as a valued aspect of diversity that in turn enriches communities. Valuing and not just accepting disability is something we should all be thinking about. https://probonoaustralia.com.au//we-all-contributed-to-th/

18.01.2022 LANGUAGE WARNING! https://www.facebook.com/open.futurelearning/videos/2016670998567763/?hc_ref=ARRujKvLQ8PbJtTa1eekoaMiWNGxWA1z6lyEI5CAznqMKI7U8QwgAc2FtmDP6JUUVBY&pnref=story

17.01.2022 Happy New Year! May 2020 be prosperous and worry free. Its been a very strange end to 2019 with the devastating fires so we at Act on Ability hope that you are all safe and if you have experienced fire, our prayers and best wishes are with you. Lets stick together and be kind to one another in the coming year. Love to you all, Fiona and Suzie. #becomeandndisprovider #ndisspecialisedsupport

15.01.2022 Its February already! Weve been busy at Act on Ability assisting some lovely folks at a little service in Richmond to get NDIS ready. So much so that we had to move our drama classes to second term! In the meantime, Act on Ability would like to call out for peeps with a background in disabilities or working with children, who also have experience in performing arts. If you know someone who fits the bill and who might like to run workshops for us, please tag them here :) Have a lovey Friday!

14.01.2022 The Government has created a pilot for the new Disability Gateway website to make sure people with disability, their families and carers can find the best support available. Have a look and let them know what you think: www.disabilitygateway.gov.au

14.01.2022 We have limited spaces left for this group. It doesn't matter where you are, you can join in! Call Fiona for more info on 0417 690 446.

13.01.2022 We here at Act on Ability send love and peace to all for the festive season, and wishes for a Happy New Year. Our operations are reduced over this time. If we work directly with you we have discussed arrangements with you for this period. For financial enquiries please email [email protected] If you are experiencing an emergency please contact: ... Emergency 000 - Fire, Ambulance, Police Mental Health 1800011511 LifeLine 131114 See more

12.01.2022 Other changes announced by the NDIA today include continued access to low cost assistive technology which previously was due to end on 28 February: https://www.ndis.gov.au//6107-covid-normal-supports-partic

12.01.2022 Love stories like these. She looks like such a cutie and hard to believe rejected by 20 families.

11.01.2022 Simple and creative video explaining austism.

11.01.2022 Are you a small organisation who is thinking about providing services for people with disabilities? For an initial FREE CONSULT on applying for NDIS registration and developing business in this area, please call Fiona on 0417 690 446.

10.01.2022 Want to be an NDIS provider but totally confused about how to go about it? Let us be your guiding light! #NDISconsultantcy #NDISprovidersbluemountains #becominganNDISprovider

09.01.2022 Act on Ability is NDIS registered to deliver therapies. We are seeking expressions of interest from allied health professionals to join us on a contract basis. We operate from Penrith to Lithgow. This opportunity will particularly suit therapists who are not NDIS registered. Please call Fiona 0417 690 446.

09.01.2022 NOW HAS INCREASED CAPACITY FOR SUPPORT COORDINATION SERVICES IN NEPEAN, BLUE MTNS AND LITHGOW AREAS. PROVIDING INNOVATIVE AND SPECIALISED SUPPORT COORDINATION AND DISABILITY SERVICES For more information please email: [email protected], or call Fiona MacFarlane on 0417 690 446.

08.01.2022 We now have increased capacity for Support Coordination services in Nepean, the Blue Mountains and Lithgow areas. Providing innovative and personalised support coordination and disability services. For more information please email: [email protected] ... or call Fiona MacFarlane on 0417 690 446. See more

07.01.2022 An exciting opportunity for musicians with disability....

06.01.2022 Brené Brown explains why "empathy fuels connection and sympathy drives disconnection" in this animated video snippet. (via RSA) Voice: Dr Brene Brown Animation: Katy David (AKA Gobbylynne) www.gobblynne.com

05.01.2022 We have limited spaces left for this group. It doesnt matter where you are, you can join in! Call Fiona for more info on 0417 690 446.

05.01.2022 The Blue Mountains area is full of smoke with huge fires, all apparently under control. Tomorrow is meant to be a scorcher! Whats happening in your area? Do you have an evacuation plan? Please keep safe, cool and hydrated. Love from the Act on Ability Team

04.01.2022 This looks interesting ... Creative Control Virtual Platform Launching on 3 December. Creative Control is an accessible online program of events featuring visual art, writing, theatre and film experiences over one week from 3-10 December.... https://ndis.bsl.org.au/creative-control/ See more

04.01.2022 ACT ON ABILITY now offers a NDIS plan management service. Call Fiona for more details on 0417 690 446 or message us here! #planmanagement #NDISproviderbluemountainsACT ON ABILITY now offers a NDIS plan management service. Call Fiona for more details on 0417 690 446 or message us here! #planmanagement #NDISproviderbluemountains

04.01.2022 We support Disability Intermediaries Australia's response to the NDIA decision to remove Support Coordination from Core supports in NDIS plans

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01.01.2022 Looking for a Support Coordinator? Act on Ability has two very skilled professionals on the team, both who have 40 years experience of working in disabilities between them! Give us a call today! 0417 690 446.

01.01.2022 Act on Ability is a registered NDIS provider servicing Penrith to Lithgow.