Empowering Independence: How Ability Plus Disability Services is Redefining Support in Melbourne’s South-East

A Commitment to Person-Centred Care

Founded in 2016, Ability Plus brings together over 50 years of combined experience in disability support. With a strong emphasis on complex care and 24/7 in-home services, the team focuses on helping people live life on their own terms. Whether supporting individuals with brain or spinal cord injuries, autism, cerebral palsy, neurological conditions, intellectual disabilities, or mental health challenges, their approach is never one-size-fits-all.

“We focus on what matters most: your wellbeing and independence, ensuring you have the right people by your side,” the organisation states. Support is tailored collaboratively, involving clinicians, support workers, and allied health professionals to create seamless, effective plans.

Comprehensive Services Tailored to Individual Needs

Ability Plus offers a wide range of services designed to promote independence and community participation:

• Attendant Care: Assistance with personal care, domestic tasks, mobility, and daily living activities in the comfort of one’s home.
• Support Coordination: Guidance to help participants navigate their NDIS plans, connect with services, and build greater independence.
• Community Access and Participation: Support for social and recreational activities, fostering connections and enriching lives through outings and community engagement.
• Clinical Oversight and Nursing: Specialist teams with nurse supervision for complex needs, ensuring safety and quality.
• Additional Supports: Household tasks, respite care, therapy assistance, and transition support.

All support workers undergo rigorous recruitment, including interviews, reference checks, NDIS and Working with Children checks, first aid certification, and ongoing training specific to participants’ needs.

Measuring Real Impact What sets Ability Plus apart is their use of evidence-based tools like the EQ-5D, developed in partnership with leading universities. This internationally recognised measure tracks improvements in mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression—providing tangible insights into participants’ quality of life rather than relying on vague promises.

Local Presence with National Strength

The Cheltenham office at 47A Wangara Road serves as a key hub for the south-eastern suburbs, complemented by a location in Keilor Park. As part of the Alliance Australia network, Ability Plus combines local knowledge and personal touch with the resources of a broader organisation dedicated to health and community support.

Clients and families often highlight the reliability and efficiency of the team. One participant’s feedback captures the ethos: “You were fantastic in organising every detail as usual. It is lovely to know that we have someone we can count on with such efficiency.”

Join the Ability Plus Community

For those seeking meaningful careers, Ability Plus actively recruits passionate Disability Support Workers. The organisation invests in its people, fostering an environment where staff can make a genuine difference.

 

Contact Ability Plus Disability Services

Cheltenham Office 47A Wangara Road Cheltenham VIC 3192

Phone: 03 9555 1150 (available 24/7, including after hours) Office Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm (Monday to Friday) Website: www.abilityp.com.au

Whether you are a participant, family member, or health professional, the team at Ability Plus is ready to discuss how their tailored services can support your goals and wellbeing. Reach out today to explore the possibilities.

Ability Plus Disability Services exemplifies the best of Melbourne’s disability support sector—professional, empathetic, and relentlessly focused on empowering individuals to live fuller, more independent lives. In Cheltenham and beyond, they are not just providing care; they are redefining what’s possible.