Newsroom
Newsroom
There’s always plenty going on at Ability Works and we are excited to share our success with you. From great projects and relationships with clients to the empowered experiences of our wonderful staff. News comes in all forms, which is why this section is a mix of articles and videos – all according to the dynamic of what we are delivering day to day for our clients and the wellbeing of our people.
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CLEAR SEARCHCreating Meaningful Employment Opportunities | Anu Khosla
Creating opportunity through commercial thinking Anu Khosla works at the intersection of…
Purpose Driven Partnerships Building Opportunities at Ability Works
Purpose through partnership Ralph Fallows works across all parts of Ability Works.…
Men’s health and disability: Why inclusion shapes wellbeing
Author: Rae Bonney OAM, Manager of Mental Health, Wellbeing & Support. The…
What I’m learning from web accessibility testing
Author: Dom Loulie, Project Coordinator for Inclusive Design, Consulting and Training. Real…
Accessibility vs inclusive design: what they really mean
What accessibility and inclusive design really mean – and how organisations can…
Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2026: A web that works
On 21 May, people around the world will mark Global Accessibility Awareness…
Our journey toward an accessible brand
Join us, on the journey toward an accessible brand We talk a…
Inclusive Insights Platform: Additional context
Additional context for blind, low‑vision, Deaf and hard‑of‑hearing users viewing the Inclusive…
Inclusive design through my lived experience
Walking together: Inclusive design through my lived experience Inclusive design has been…
A day in inclusive design testing
Through my eyes: A day in inclusive design testing I’m used to…
Working with Wide Bay Advocacy
Strengthening access without compromising identity Wide Bay Advocacy (WBA) is an independent,…
Building confidence, capability, and strong partnerships
At Ability Works Australia, inclusive employment isn’t just a value – it’s the foundation of how we…
Celebrating the women of Ability Works
Good Things Foundation supported training to identify scams
Celebrating Sally-Ann
Good Things Foundation supported training to identify scams
Celebrating Natalie
Good Things Foundation supported training to identify scams
Celebrating Morgan
Good Things Foundation supported training to identify scams
Celebrating Helen
Good Things Foundation supported training to identify scams
Big Plans 3D Walk-Through
Ability Works Inclusive Design in the News with Big Plans Melbourne
Collaboration with Transurban
Behind the scenes of our latest video project in collaboration with Transurban.
Ebony and Sue appear on SBS World News
SBS World News reporting that the current job market is not delivering for people with barriers to employment.
Ability Works recipient of Toyota’s expertise
Toyota’s Continuous Improvement team has contributed pro bono services to Ability Works for our customer Transurban.
Inclusive Design guidance from people with disabilities
The importance of consulting people with disabilities when looking at Victoria’s public transport network.
Ability Works Australia – An Award Winning Social Enterprise
For a two minute Virtual Tour of Ability Works services, watch this video. Contact us for an on site Facility Tour.
Ability Works Inclusive Design Consulting Service
Aurecon’s inclusive design approach harnessed the unique insights of our employees with a disability.
Thinking Beyond: Future of Work
An insight into a future that will propel people with disability onto an equal footing in workplaces.
Ability Works calling for vaccinations to be given in workplaces
“Social enterprise Ability Works, in the Melbourne suburb of Kew…
Award Winners!
Ability Works and Transurban win ‘Partnership of the Year” Social Traders 2020 award for Collaboration, Creativity and Advocacy.
Story on AWA’s Record Scanning business unit supervisor Kani Vincent Paul on ABC TV 7 pm news
Story on AWA’s Record Scanning business unit supervisor Kani Vincent Paul…
2020 Social Traders Partnership of the Year award
Ability Works, Transurban, Aurecon, RMIT Marketing and Apricot Consulting’s…
Team member Michael and customer Sharon Harnett from Department of Defence, live with Ali Moore ABC radio
Team member Michael and customer Sharon Harnett from Department of Defence…
People with disabilities preserving the memory of those who served
People with disabilities are preserving the memories of Australian Defence Force members as part of a massive project to digitise the files of ADF members currently stored at Victoria Barracks, Melbourne.
Ability Works on ABC Radio
Team member Mark Galotta explains how Ability Works has given him welding opportunities…
“Wings through Work”: Video Series
With our mission of Purpose, pride and belonging through inclusive employment…
“Wings through Work”: Dridan’s Story
Dridan’s mother Jenny says that he would probably be just ‘on the couch at home’,…
“Wings through Work”: Ruby’s Story
Ruby says she spent around four years trying to find a job, without success. Ability Works Australia changed all that. Here, she enjoys a variety of tasks, has grown in confidence while building on her skills, and says she has made many friends.
“Wings through Work”: Rory’s Story
Rory is singer-songwriter with the popular Australian group, Rudely Interrupted.
“Wings through Work”: James’ Story
James says he had great difficulty retaining jobs, sometimes being dismissed within a very short period. At Ability Works Australia James feels very much at home – accepted, encouraged, and challenged.
“Wings through Work”: Ben & Laura’s Story
Ben and Laura love working at Ability Works Australia. It’s also where they found love for each other.
Transurban & Ability Works
“Since 2011, Transurban has worked with Ability Works, a not-for-profit organisation…