Ability First Australia
Cootharinga is a founding member of Ability First Australia (AFA). AFA’s ground breaking concept incorporates the amalgamation and unique partnership of former state-based crippled Children’s Societies. www.abilityfirstaustralia.com.au
Why do we exist?
We are a National Body of leading disability service organisations working together to achieve a fair go for Australians living with a disability.
Our values are:
- Deliver on our promise
- Make a Difference
- Never Give Up
Who are the stakeholders?
Our member organisations offer an impressive profile of services, supporting 40,000 Australians with a disability and their families nationwide.
A combined workforce of 2,000 employees and annual combined operating costs in excess of $135million are needed to support the complex needs of the individuals who receive services from “Ability First Australia’ members. In addition, more than 3,000 Australians volunteer their time and expertise each year to assist member organisations to achieve their goals.
Easter Seals – International Affiliate
Ability First Australia is the only non American organisation affiliated with Easter Seals Disability Services, one of the top ten Not for Profit/ Charity Organisations in the USA
What is our aim?
Giving a lifetime of hope, to more than 40,000 Australians with a disability and their families nationwide. We hope to achieve this by offering corporations and individuals the opportunity to build innovative, mutually beneficial partnerships that support Australians with a disability.
This could include: donations, sponsorship, payroll or planned giving.
With your support we can continue to take the important steps needed towards ensuring that children and adults with disabilities have access to programs and services that maximise their potential and improve their quality of life.
How we can be contacted?
Glenn Gardner – CEO Ability First Australia – (02) 9890 0100
Email: glenn.gardner@abilityfirstaustralia.org.au
This unique and innovative move has opened up a new world for people with disabilities ensuring a national commitment from the member organisations to work together and make a difference to produce the best outcomes and improve the quality of life, which every Australian deserves Cootharinga’s CEO is a Director of Ability First Australia.