Our vision

At Ability News, we believe that an informed community is an empowered one. Our mission is clear: to elevate the care and support for people with disabilities by providing a trusted platform where relevant, timely information is available at your fingertips.

While the NDIS has created a market for tailored care packages, this system only thrives when people have access to the information they need. That’s where we come in—to be the marketplace for knowledge and resources.

First and foremost, our focus is on the needs of people with disabilities. Our goal is to build a space where people with disabilities can connect, exchange stories, and learn from each other’s lived experiences. But it’s not just about those directly affected. We’re here for everyone involved in the sector. Maybe someone you love has had a sudden, terrible injury or disease, or maybe you’re a disability support worker needing information or a scientific researcher wanting to tell people about your work in this field. Regardless of how you're connected to this sector, we aim to be the place you turn to for insights into disability care, politics, education, services, and community support.

And that’s the other part of our vision - to create an inclusive community that includes everyone, and where everyone has a voice.

Our mission

That’s why we’ve had to break our broad-ranging, long-term vision down into practical, achievable steps.

Our first priority is to create an informed and engaged community - and we’re starting to bring people together by offering reliable, news and information. Even this is an ambitious task, so we’re adding two specific lenses: a geographic focus on Canberra and the surrounding region and a subject focus on the NDIS.
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This will allow us to start small with a clear focus, while laying the groundwork for future expansion.

We invite you to join us on this journey—to stay informed, connected, and empowered as we collectively build a new, supportive community around disability in Australia.

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