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Able Anglers

from BOAT GOLD COAST MAGAZINE OCT - DEC 2021

by BOAT GOLD COAST

from BOAT GOLD COAST MAGAZINE OCT - DEC 2021, page 150

Article from: BOAT GOLD COAST MAGAZINE OCT - DEC 2021

Isolation Afloat

Reel Opportunities for Real People

Able Anglers' Mission

Our slogan says it all! Established in 2016, Able Anglers mission was to facilitate social inclusion groups that centred around fishing for people living with a disability and/or a mental illness.

Since our beginnings, we have grown to include more amazing experiences and adventures for our 400+ registered participants. We offer social inclusion activities, community participation activities, disability fishing groups, circus trips, V8 supercar rides, jet ski rides, Moreton Island Tours, shor-term accommodation (STA), disability support workers/carers, and so much more.

The activities we offer are designed to assist participants to live a better life, to gain confidence, and to enjoy activities they thought may not have been possible. It is a fun, safe and encouraging environment. Everyone is welcome aboard.

Our service costs can be funded by Fee-ForService, NDIS, and My Aged Care. We are proud to be the longest running disability fishing service in Queensland, and do not mind boasting that we are a multi-award winning mental health respite service.

We service Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Redlands, Logan, Ipswich, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Far North Queensland. Able Anglers services are 100% insured.

www.ableanglers.com.au SERVICES OFFERED

FISHING 1-ON-1 SESSION. Our reel instructor, a participant, and support worker get to spend up to three hours together for some awesome mateship.

FISHING GROUP. Our groups are designed to focus on mental health respite, social interaction and community participation in a fun environment, without focus on personal challenges. Our services are provided on stable platforms at locations that take into account mobility and stability of our participants.

MORETON ISLAND DAY TRIPS. A day on a catamaran cruising the amazing waters of Moreton Bay and surrounding Moreton Island. See the famous shipwrecks, and maybe some dolphins, dugongs or whales.

DEEP SEA FISHING CHARTERS. These trips are not for the faint-hearted; they are designed with the maximum adrenalin that can be filled in one day.

SUPPORTED DAY TRIPS. This service is customdesigned to participants' goals and dreams. We facilitate some of the most amazing day trips, including Australia Zoo, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, hot-air ballooning, skydiving, 4WDing, boating, bushwalking and more. See our website for the latest events.

STA/RESPITE SUPPORT. Short-term accomm. (STA) is accessible for short periods of time when a participant’s usual support worker and/or accommodation cannot be accessed. STA offers opportunities for people with a disability/mental illness to meet new people and try new activities, while allowing carers to take a break.

“Fantastic service! It has helped me get back out there and grab my rod. The crew are friendly, helpful and hands on where needed. If you or a family member love fishing and want to get out in the sunshine, I highly recommend giving Able Anglers a call and organising with them to give it a go. You won't be disappointed.” – Ken. G

“It is the second time my partner has gone out; I went the first time. I would recommend Able Anglers to any support coordinators who are looking for something amazing and different. Best days ever; so many activities and good people. My partner loves it and looks forward to all their activities.” – Theresa Flynn

“Able Anglers took me on a respite leave to Coolangatta. Despite the bad weather for the first couple of days, I had a great time. The best thing about it was the freedom to do the activities at my own pace. If I wanted to do something, Steve made sure it happened. I ate like a king, eating whatever I wanted. The accommodation was brilliant – 5-star – and it was great having my own room. I would recommend Able Anglers to anyone with a disability looking to get away from everyday stress and to try some new things in new places while living like a king/ queen. The hardest part was readjusting to my everyday routine upon returning home.” – Andrew Brown

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