About us

So what is PosAbilities. Strong Minds : Strong Futures?

Our programs cater to Level 1 & Level 2 ASD youth aged between 6 and 24

Our goal is to build the capacity of our ASD youth to be resilient, manage their emotions, develop and maintain relationships, live independently and have fulfilling successful lives.

We aim to instil a sense of confidence in the strengths they already have and build on them, developing further strengths. Using Positive Psychology tools and techniques, we focus on what they CAN do and show them how to live a happier and more fulfilling life, allowing them to flourish and maximise their potential.

By identifying the strengths of participants and teaching them how to use them to overcome any challenges, they learn how to live happy and flourishing lives with a sense of belonging, accomplishment, connection and freedom.

 

The PosAbilities Manifesto

How we operate

  1. Our priority is the development of each individual, focussing on their strengths and developing goals to maximise their potential. Our Vision is Strong Minds : Strong Futures.

  2. Through the provision of either 1:1 coaching or group coaching, we develop a program that suits the individual, ensuring that it is tailored to suit each young person.

  3. We provide a highly supportive service that focuses on the positive, to build strong minds to enable strong futures.

  4. Delivery of our programs can be face to face or via Zoom. With negotiation, we deliver programs to areas outside of the Illawarra. 

Please get in touch to discuss how we can best support you.

 

We work with NDIS clients and non-NDIS clients.

Our Board of Directors

Our directors are here to ensure that our programs, practices and our processes abide by our goals, visions and values and that our autistic young people receive the best possible service.

  • Josephine Opie

    Josephine Opie

  • Tracy Duggan

    Tracy Duggan

Meet the Team

  • Josephine Opie

    CEO/Founder

  • Harry Keyte

    Educator

  • Fiona Mills

    Fiona Mills

    Finance/Compliance Manager

  • Julie Bowers

    Julie Bowers

    Opportunities Coordinator & Primary Specialist

  • Jacinta Sneddon

    Ability Support Worker

  • Mellissa Thompson

    Ability Support Worker

  • Sheridan Novotny

    Florist Coordinator

  • Kim Phelps

    Kim Phelps

    Café Coordinator

  • Jye Cassidy

    Trainee Admin Officer

  • Todd Pitchford

    Ability Support Worker

  • Mitchell Gillies

    Ability Support Worker