This event is a wonderful collaboration between Minglez, Ability ID, and Stroke NSW, inviting everyone to join in on the fun. Whether you’re part of these communities or simply looking to meet new people, you’re more than welcome! Please note that attendees will need to purchase their own meals at the venue. It’s a perfect […]
2024 Reflections As 2024 draws to a close it is time to slow down and reflect on an awesome year filled with amazing people. The comradery, support and generosity of our community is truly inspiring and heart warming. We have had great feedback from our members, health care providers and the general public of the […]
Empower, Educate and Acceptance At the heart of our mission, we strive to empower our members with tools and resources that can used in everyday life circumstances such as the Ability ID VPIC Safety Program (Vulnerable Persons Identification Card). The Gold Coast is famous for its music & public festivals, but access may not appear […]
YAY – We Did It… with Your Help ! Our First Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser What an amazing day ! Sunday 25th August was a monumental day for our little Brain Injury & Disability Awareness Charity as we held our very first Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser in Tweed Heads. As a brain injury survivor, the CEO of […]
Today was nothing short of amazing as we gathered for an impromptu cuppa at Cadence Cafe in Nerang, Qld. Even with such short notice the turnout was awesome, with many new faces eager to connect and engage with others. It was a diverse and welcoming group, each person bringing their unique perspective and experiences to […]
‘Focus On Ability’ is one of our favourite charity motto’s… and that is exactly what our CEO does. Chasing her passion of surfing up and down the Tweed & Gold Coast beaches, Leanne is an amazing advocate for Brain Injury and Disability survivors. In early August, Leanne was invited to host an information presentation to […]
They say you can not be in two places at once ! … but Headly has smarts. Ability ID CEO, Leanne Whitehouse had a busy day on International Day of People with Disability – 3rd December 2022 by doubling up and being in two places at once, so to speak. Leanne was one of sixteen […]
To promote the recognition of International Day of People with Disability – 3rd December 2022, members of the Ability ID Team were at The Pines Shopping Centre on the Gold Coast showcasing the VPIC Safety Program to the early Xmas shoppers. A special thanks goes out to Steve, Amy and Nicole and the team at […]
Leanne was interviewed by the ABC as part of their recognition of the International Day of People with Disability on Saturday 3rd December. Kirsten Webster from ABC Gold Coast writes an article titled: Entrepreneurs living with disability turn their ideas for social media, ID cards into reality to help others As part of International Day […]
Leanne Whitehouse shares her story, vision and experiences at a Carers Queensland – NDIS Local Area Co-Ordinator presentation as she introduces; Ability ID Association of Australia Inc, Headly Smart – the charity mascot, and the VPIC Safety Program Like and Follow us on Facebook #braininjuryawareness #abilityid #vpicsafetyprogram #focusonability #nevergiveup #headlysmart
