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Ability Works Newsletter

News, Newsletter | 1st October 2024

Ability Works Newsletter – 1 October 2024

In this issue:

Inclusive Design Team – project highlights

A note from the CEO

Innovation and Progress

As we continue to grow and innovate, I’m excited to share some key milestones that reflect our evolution as a business.
Recently, we invested in a new laser cutting machine, enabling us to introduce the production of Traffolyte signage. This new offering has already sparked excitement, and you’ll see Andres, who has been diligently writing the code to streamline our production process, showcase this new capability. This is just one of the ways we are driving efficiency and expanding our product range.

On another exciting note, it’s been truly rewarding to be recognised for our efforts. We’ve had the honour of being named a “Business for Good Gamechanger.” It’s wonderful to see the sector acknowledging our mission of creating meaningful impact through inclusive employment.

Looking ahead, we have some remarkable projects underway in Inclusive Design. You’ll read about some of the various initiatives we are working on, including a recent grant from the Victorian Government. This funding will help us develop solid products for corporates, further enhancing our Inclusive Design service. Additionally, a grant from the Federal Government will allow us to refine our service offering, supporting current employees who aspire to transition into mainstream employment or explore hybrid work models—spending a couple of days in a mainstream workplace and a couple of days with us.

Have you noticed this newsletter looks different? Morgan, in collaboration with our Inclusive Design team, has been working hard to enhance accessibility for all readers. A big congratulations to Morgan for doing an outstanding job.

I look forward to sharing more updates soon.

Till next time.

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Lift update

We have been working with Austin Health on plans to upgrade our lift and are glad they will be managing this project. A builder has been selected and we are awaiting confirmation of funding from Job Access. This has been an extensive process, and we extend thanks to all of the employees that made themselves available and specifically came in for an assessment by Job Access.

Important dates

End of Year Party – Thursday 19 December

We have an African drumming experience by Asanti Dance Theatre booked for the End of Year Party. It will include a 1-hour long performance featuring 40 drums, and there will be an opportunity for the audience to get involved and participate.
The theme for this year’s End of Year Party is “Culture Pride”. We encourage everyone to dress in a way that embraces their ancestry with pride and comfort.
More details will be shared soon.

Add these dates to your calendar:

End of Year Party – Thursday 19 December
There will be work on Friday 20 December and Monday 23 December
Tuesday 24 December will be an RDO
Public Holidays are on Wednesday 25 December and Thursday 26 December
Take your annual leave Friday 27 December to Friday 3 January 2025
AWA will be fully closed until Friday 3 January 2025
AWA will resume work with a skeleton crew on Monday 6 January 2025
Full operations resume on Monday 20 January 2025
Australia Day Holiday – Monday 27 January 2025

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