ABOUT US
Our founder spent more than 11 years working as a support worker while studying to become a teacher. Even after becoming a teacher, he kept doing support work because he loved it.
Then the organisation he worked for changed. The focus shifted towards the bottom line, and the part of the job he loved started disappearing.
So he left and started Active Ability Care.
The idea was simple: create a provider that focuses on the people being supported AND focus on the staff that are doing the supporting. The two should work together.
OUR CORE VALUES
Don't give up
We're particularly good at supporting people who haven't always found the right fit elsewhere, especially children and young adults with cognitive disabilities.
We take the time to work out what makes someone tick, what they enjoy, what motivates them and what support actually works.
If something isn't working, we don't just give up.
We try something else.
Be Present
Our support workers actually get involved.
We expect our staff to be present, engaged and part of the day.
That might mean helping someone clean their home, book an appointment, look for a job, cook dinner, learn to use public transport or get out into the community.
And yes, we have a strict no-phone policy while supporting participants.
If you're being paid to support someone, they deserve your attention.
Real Programs
We believe support should actually involve doing things.
We're not interested in programs that look good on a timetable but don't actually happen.
Our programs involve real participation — cooking, shopping, exploring the community, learning skills and trying new things.
We want people to have fun, build relationships and develop skills they can use in everyday life.
Real programs. Real participation. Real skills.
"Our support workers are not employed at Active Ability Care because they simply need a job. Our support workers want to work with us and with you. They understand their work has meaning and a positive impact on society. There is more than just a pay check at the end of the week, there is purpose and desire motivating us to work. We know why we come to work each day."