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This week, Able Australia brought a little Christmas joy to some families that are doing it tough in Jimboomba, Queensland. Thanks to a very long list of generous supporters, we packed and delivered over 100 food hampers for local families in need, while 15 hampers of food and presents were delivered to Jymbilung House – a shelter for indigenous women and children in Beaudesert who have escaped domestic violence. This important hamper drive is now in its 10th year and we were delighted to provide some happiness and emotional support during what can sometimes be a difficult time of year. Our special thanks to everyone who donated and to the volunteers and staff who helped interview families, coordinate the stock and pack all the hampers!
Alex's flight at Able Australia's Day in the Sky
Deafblind Services participant, Alex Sar had an opportunity to experience the sensation of flight earlier this month as part of the annual RVAC/VMVC/Able Day in the Sky event. Check out the look on Alex's face during his flight in this short video: https://youtu.be/iNI79hoAUu0
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If you are a young person living with a disability in Tasmania, there's some exciting news coming your way..... From 1 January 2017, the NDIS will be available for Tasmanians aged 25 to 28 years. Are you NDIS ready? You can find out more by visiting www.ndis.gov.au or check out the NDIS section on our website here: http://www.ableaustralia.org.au/ndis-disability-ageing-0
Mother's Day Out 2017
Able Australia’s is again partnering with Holmesglen Institute of TAFE for Mother's Day Out, a delightfully unique bus tour designed to give Mums of all ages a day of rest and relaxation. To buy your Mum, yourself or a friend a ticket click here: https://events.ticketbooth.com.au/event/mothers-day-out-2017
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We recently launched a new art exhibition by Graziano Di Martino at Able Australia’s ‘Burrow’ in the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. Graziano’s photography manipulations look fantastic in the space, they’re so vibrant and colourful. The exhibition will be open to the public until Monday 13 Feb 2017, we hope you make time to visit. If you are living interstate please feel welcome to visit Graziano’s website www.gdmartino.com
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Congratulations to our Able Australia raffle lucky winner who can now go on a $10,000.00 shopping spree! Our raffle was drawn on Tuesday, and the lucky winner was very excited with her prize! If you want to join our next raffle, let us know on fundraising@ableaustralia.org.au. Good luck!
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Today Alex Sar, Able Australia artist received an award at the ADEC ArtAbility exhibition in Federation Square. The award was for his abstract painting ‘Road to Narrabeen’. Alex has been painting for the past 6 years he has learnt a lot about himself through the process of creating art. He is able to express his feelings using the paintbrush on different equipment. Congratulation Alex! If you are in Federation Square this week walk through the Atrium to see his and many other paintings featured in the ArtAbility 2016 exhibition.
Flight Deck Bar & Grill
A great day indeed! Thanks for having us Flight Deck Bar & Grill......
ABC News 24
We hope you enjoy the ABC News 24 feature of an exhibition by a group of deafblind artists. Which includes Able Australia participant Joe Monteleone and interpreter Dennis Witcombe. https://www.facebook.com/abcnews24.au/videos/1386302961403243/
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The next art installation at Able Australia’s ‘Burrow’ in the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens is due to launch. We invite you to attend the launch of Graziano Di Martino photography exhibition on Sunday 18 December 2016 at 2pm-3pm. Should you not be able to make the launch and be in the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens between Sunday 18 December and Monday 13 Feb 2017 please pop in to see the unique photography.
International Day of People with Disability Donor Event
We celebrated International Day of People with Disability with more than 40 of our valuable supporters last week. If you missed the celebration luncheon and ableart launch, check out the video of the day and admire the works of art that were on display at the ableart exhibition!
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It was a fun and action packed 24 hours for Able Australia on weekend as we celebrated International Day of People with Disability (3 December). On Friday we took part in the annual Blair Disability Links expo in Ipswich, Queensland. Hosted by local MP Shayne Neumann, this event was a great way to showcase the wide variety of services that we and other providers have to offer the local community. The next day, more than 70 people with deafblindness, supporters and volunteers went up, up and away at our Able Day in the Sky event in Melbourne. With thanks to the Royal Victorian Aero Club, participants were given a rare opportunity to experience the sensation of flight over the skies of Melbourne and Port Philip Bay. The day wrapped up with Carols by Candlelight in Knox, Melbourne where more than 20,000 people turned out to get into the festive spirit. Participants from our Burnley Backyard craft group were invited to host a staff on the night to show off their creations and even sell a few items along the way. A busy but fun way to celebrate another great International Day of People with Disability.
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