Our Vision, Mission and Business Values
Mission
To work with people with disabilities to support them to live a good life by delivering people-centred, family-focused & customer-driven services and supports, so that they can thrive.
Vision
To empower and support people living with disability. Able2 staff walk with their clients, providing support and services that contribute to creating an inclusive society.
Values
We are whole hearted, optimistic and empathic in our service delivery and our decisions, whilst upholding our integrity, honesty, kindness and accountability.
How did Able2 get here?
Able2 was founded in January 2019 when Sue and Rod, along with a dedicated team of nine, transitioned from a local youth service called MYST to a fresh, community-first NDIS provider in the Blue Mountains. We wanted to build something different, a place where clients feel genuinely welcome and supported, and where staff are empowered to excel.
From our humble beginnings working around a dining table to navigating lockdowns and rapid growth, we’ve expanded into a trusted team of 80 professionals. While we’ve grown, our heart remains the same: delivering creative, high-quality, and compassionate care to our local community every single day.
Our Commitment to you
Able2 exists to empower and support people with a disability to live good lives. We commit to providing professional, ethical, person-centred and whole-hearted support. Able2 commits to supporting and developing their staff, and to continual improvements in all areas of service delivery in order to provide the innovative, flexible and professional support that our community deserves.
Our Commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Able2 recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this continent and the islands of the Torres Strait. We acknowledge our shared history; recognise the right to self-determination and the importance of connection to country. We acknowledge and respect distinct Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural differences, beliefs, values and languages.
Able2 commits to developing and implementing policies and procedures that demonstrate respect for Aboriginal culture and leadership by ensuring that an Acknowledgment of the Traditional Owners will be read out at all Able2 meetings, the display of the Aboriginal flag at the Able2 office and the celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and heritage wherever appropriate.
We are a child safe organisation.
“A Child Safe Organisation is one that creates a culture, adopts strategies and takes action to promote child wellbeing and prevent harm to children and young people.”
– Australian Human Rights Commission 2019
Able2 is committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
We respect and value the rights of all children and young people, and support them to reach their full potential. We recognise that particular consideration needs to be paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people. We also acknowledge the particular needs of children and young people arising from their cultural and linguistic background, sexuality, gender diversity, disability, or as a result of domestic and family violence or other trauma.
Our Business Philosophy / Charter
At Able2, we are committed to a culture that supports the legal and human rights of our participants. We ensure you can exercise those rights as outlined in the relevant legislation as follows:
- The UN Charter of Human Rights, 1948
- Disability Inclusion Act, 2014
- NSW Disability Service Standards
- Age Discrimination Act, 2004
- Disability Discrimination Act, 1992
- Racial Discrimination Act, 1975
- Sex Discrimination Act, 1984
We support the principle of fairness in all aspects of our service delivery. We will ensure that the services provided to you is in an environment free from discrimination, financial, sexual, physical and emotional abuse, neglect or exploitation.