Hunter Ability Support

04/11/2026

🎨✨ Looking for a fun, inclusive activity in the community?
📅 Thursday, 5 November 2026 📅

The IncludingYOU Art Program at MAC yapang in Booragul brings people of all abilities together to get creative, make connections and learn new skills! 💚

Designed with people living with disability in mind, these welcoming workshops offer the opportunity to explore art, try different techniques and enjoy a relaxed, supportive environment.

🎨 IncludingYOU Art Program
📍 MAC yapang – 2A First Street, Booragul
📅 Thursday, 5 November 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm
🎟️ FREE activity!
🖌️ All art materials provided
♿ Accessible venue with parking and facilities

Support workers are welcome to attend alongside participants.

👉 Bookings are essential!
Secure your place through the MAC yapang Eventbrite booking page.

02/11/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

There's a handy little tool called WheelEasy that makes finding accessible places a whole lot easier! ♿💚

Whether you're planning a day out, heading somewhere new or just looking for a change of scenery, WheelEasy can help you find:

🏖️ Accessible beaches and parks
☕ Wheelchair-friendly cafés and restaurants
🚻 Accessible toilets and changing facilities
🚗 Accessible parking
🌳 Community spaces and attractions

It's a FREE, community-powered resource where people share accessibility information and photos to help others get out and about with more confidence.

Pretty handy, right?! 🙌

📍 Have a look and see what's accessible around the Hunter!

🌐 https://wheeleasy.org/

💚 Just remember to double-check accessibility details before visiting, as facilities can change.

26/10/2026

🎄 CHRISTMAS IS COMING! 🎅✨

The festive season is just around the corner, and we're already getting into the Christmas spirit here at Hunter Ability Support! ❤️

We know that while many services slow down or close over the Christmas and New Year period, the need for quality, reliable support doesn't stop. Neither do we! 💚

At Hunter Ability Support, we're proud to provide support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including Christmas and public holidays.

We want our participants and families to enjoy the festive season with peace of mind, knowing the right supports are in place so they can focus on what matters most - spending time with loved ones, making memories and enjoying a well-deserved break. 🎁

As we prepare for the busy holiday period, we're asking participants and families to start sending through their Christmas and holiday support requests.

Whether it's changes to regular supports, family celebrations, community outings or additional assistance over the holidays, our team is here to help.

📩 Please send your requests through as early as possible so we can plan ahead, coordinate staffing and accommodate your holiday arrangements wherever possible.

Because everyone deserves to enjoy Christmas, with the right support and peace of mind. 🎄💚

We look forward to sharing another wonderful festive season with our HAS community!

23/10/2026

💚🏡 Hunter Ability Support currently has respite vacancies available in our purpose-built, fully accessible SDA home. 💚

A safe, comfortable and welcoming home where your loved one can enjoy a change of scenery, feel supported and receive personalised care from our experienced team.

✨ Purpose-built, accessible accommodation
✨ 24-hour support available
✨ Experienced staff, including high-intensity support and nursing
✨ Comfortable, homelike environment
✨ Short-term respite stays available

Whether it's a planned break or a little extra support when life becomes overwhelming, we're here to help.

📞 0400 921 954
💌 Reach out to our friendly team to discuss respite availability

Hunter Ability Support was founded on a simple belief: everyone deserves independence, dignity, and a support team that truly cares.

We provide personalised disability support services, compassionate aged care services, and reliable transport services.

20/10/2026

💚 National Carers Week | 11–17 October 2026 💚

Some of the most incredible acts of love happen quietly, every single day, without recognition or reward.

Behind so many people living with disability, chronic illness or additional care needs is someone who gives so much of themselves to care for the person they love.

It's the sleepless nights, endless appointments, constant worry and countless sacrifices that often go unseen.

For many unpaid carers, there is no clocking off, no weekends and no real break. They simply keep showing up, day after day, because someone they love needs them.

At Hunter Ability Support, we see firsthand just how much families and loved ones give of themselves.

This National Carers Week, we want to recognise those who spend so much of their lives caring for others.

From all of us at Hunter Ability Support, we see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you. 💚

06/10/2026

💚 LOCAL FOOD SUPPORT | MAITLAND 💚

Sometimes, a little extra support can make everyday life that bit easier.

Across the Maitland community, there are a number of local services providing practical food support, including food hampers, pantry staples, fresh groceries and free community meals. 🥕🥫🍲

We’ve brought some of these local options together in one place, helping connect our community with the services and resources available nearby.

Because a strong community is one where we look out for one another. 💚

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Please contact individual services before attending, as availability and services may change.

02/10/2026

A few moments from the Maitland Disability Expo. 💚

It was great to be out in the community, connecting with local people and sharing more about Hunter Ability Support and the services we provide.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the HAS stand for a chat and said hello! ✨

We always love the opportunity to connect, have conversations and be part of events happening within our local community.

23/09/2026

International Day of Sign Languages 🤟 23 September

Communication is about more than words.. it’s about being heard, understood and included.

Today, we celebrate sign languages and the important role they play in connection, identity and belonging for Deaf people and communities around the world.

Today is a reminder to keep learning, keep listening and continue creating spaces where everyone belongs. 🤟💚

15/09/2026

WE’RE HIRING

We’re looking for compassionate, reliable female Disability Support Workers to join our growing team in the Cessnock area.

We are particularly seeking applicants available for inactive overnight (sleepover) shifts. 🌙

Current vacancies include:
🌙 Inactive overnight (sleepover) shifts – availability highly advantageous
☀️ Day shifts commencing from 6:00 AM
🌿 Afternoon shifts

What we’re looking for:
✔️ Cert III in Disability, Community Services, Aged Care or equivalent (minimum)
✔️ Availability for inactive overnight shifts and/or 6:00 AM starts

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 [email protected]

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please do not call or text the office regarding applications. All applications and enquiries are to be made via email and our team will be in touch.

13/09/2026

World Sepsis Day | 13 September ❤️

Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when the body’s response to an infection begins to damage its own tissues and organs.
It can affect anyone, and recognising the signs and seeking urgent medical care can save lives.

This World Sepsis Day, the 2026 theme “Invest in Sepsis – Save Lives” highlights the importance of greater awareness, prevention, early recognition and timely treatment.

Knowing the signs matters. If you suspect sepsis, seek urgent medical attention.