are-able benefits clients and employers

We offer a range of services to benefit both clients and employers

we value all clients and treat them with empathy, dignity and respect, and aim to provide the best possible service available. We have a range of programs that suit many people’s varying requirements – from working with people of all ages to develop employment and life skills, to assistance in finding and maintaining employment in a range of settings. Our end goal is to provide a means of community participation to our clients that will in-turn promote an increase in social inclusion and an improvement in well-being.

Some benefits that our clients experience are:

  • Support in their chosen program
  • Building of confidence and self-esteem
  • Contribution to community
  • Increasing self-worth
  • Development of social and general life skills
  • Providing a pathway to independence

For businesses, we offer a range of benefits and services that can be utilised at no or little cost to employers. These include:

  • Recruitment advice.
  • Vacancy lodgement services.
  • Candidate screening and short-listing services .
  • Access to the Australian Government Jobsearch website and local newspapers to advertise your vacancies.
  • Employees who can be trained in your particular industry.
  • Skills training of all levels for job seekers to suit your business needs.

are-able also operates a number of Supported Employment Enterprises (SEE) or supported work environments, administered from our Enterprises Division, at our Albert Street, Warrnambool site. We are continually trying to innovate and source new employment opportunities for our are-able SEE staff and would welcomely discuss any potential benefits to interested businesses or organisations. Some of the benefits that we can provide to business include:

  • A contracted workforce to complete individual tasks / projects.
  • Projects may be short-term, long-term or seasonal, and can be a once-off or ongoing requirement.
  • A cost-effective labour force.
  • Supervision of workers supplied.
  • Work can be undertaken at our Albert Street site.
  • Participate in community development by providing work for our our staff.