Margaret Knight was a long-term client of the OPTIONS Work Crew who took care of Margaret’s lawn mowing services. Our Work Crew established a strong friendship with her over ten years as they regularly [...]
Alanna Julian recently returned from a trip to the US to attend the United Nations Conference as a an Advocate for people with Disabilities. Alanna has shared her story so we can all hear [...]
No pity please, just change. On International Day of People with Disability, let’s address all the barriers faced by those with impairments. In recent decades attitudes about people with a disability have changed dramatically. This [...]
Many disability support workers double as un-paid workers at home. During National Carers Week, we acknowledge how much all carers contribute to our community. Chris used to work in I.T, then horticulture before a friend [...]
Enjoying ‘the artwork’ before seeing ‘the artist’ is a powerful way to challenge our expectations, when it comes to disability art. When you hear the phrase ‘Disability Art’, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? [...]
A local student spent two days at Options Theatre Company and learned more than he expected. Buses full of Options Theatre Company participants arrive, and the foyer fills with many inquisitive and happy faces. The walls [...]
July 30 marks International Friendship Day and is a great reminder to reflect on ‘friendship’ as a vehicle for social harmony. One of the simplest forms of human solidarity is friendship and recognising how it positively [...]
The National Disability Insurance Scheme has meant huge changes for people with disabilities, their families and the service providers that support them, and after one year the positive impact is clear. Options has supported over 100 [...]
With the right supports, OPTIONS ensures that everyone can work in, and contribute to, a diverse community doing all kinds of rewarding activities. While many people take for granted accessing and working in community, for [...]
Being dramatic at The Options Theatre Company helps develop communication skills for life. By using drama, music, self-expression and acting techniques at the Options Theatre Company, participants experience increased confidence, develop friendships and improve communication [...]
