How to book a free Meet and Greet with What Ability

A Step-by-Step Guide

We understand how important it is to find the right support worker to help you achieve your goals. You can book a free Meet and Greet with What Ability to determine if What Ability is right for you. We even do house calls!

When it comes to our disability support, we believe in building hyper-personalised support plans that are tailored to your individual dreams and goals. Whether you are looking to improve your fitness adventures or develop your independence in daily living, the choice is yours! Our Meet and Greet is designed for you to get to know us better.

A Meet and Greet is a great way to meet our team in person. You name the location, typically we do house calls, and we meet up for an hour, you can ask all the questions and we’ll run you through what great support looks like from our perspective!

You’re also welcome to bring members of your support team to the meeting.

It would be great if you could be ready to cover the following topics:

  • What are your personal goals?
  • What type of support works for you, times and locations?
  • What are your likes, passions, dislikes (and perhaps favourite sporting team)
  • Would you like to know more about our overnight camps?

Booking a meet and greet with What Ability is more than just an appointment—it’s the first step in building a meaningful connection. Here’s why it matters:

  • Personalised Experience: Tailored to your needs and interests.
  • Direct Interaction: Meet our dedicated team and get your questions answered.
  • Insightful Information: Learn more about our mission, services, and how we can support you.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the simple steps to book a Meet and Greet with What Ability.

Step 1: Visit Our Website

To begin, you’ll need to familiarise yourself with the type of support What Ability offers. This looks like:

You can read more about it throughout our website via the links above. Here, you’ll find a wealth of information about our mission, services, and testimonials from other families. Take a moment to explore and familiarise yourself with what we offer.

Step 2: Fill out our Sign Up form

On the homepage, look for the “GET STARTED” button and click “NEED SUPPORT” and the State you want support from. This can typically be found in the main menu or as a prominent link on the site here. Clicking on this will take you to a dedicated page with all the details you need.

Here’s what you’ll need to provide:

  • Your Name: So we know who we’re meeting with.
  • Contact Information: Your email and phone number for confirmation and updates.
  • Preferred Date and Time: Identify the frequency or type of support you are looking for.
  • Additional Information: Any specific questions or topics you’d like to discuss during the meet and greet.
  • Consent for What Ability to collect and retain your information above: this is a mandatory requirement from the NDIA 

Step 3: Submit the Form

After filling out the form, double-check your details and hit the submit button. The page will reload and say “Thank You”. Our team will review your submission and get back to you promptly with a phone call.

Step 4: Prepare for Your Meet and Greet

In preparation for your meet and greet, think about what you want to achieve from the session. Whether you have specific questions about our services, want to learn more about our team, or are interested in joining our community, having clear goals will help make the most of your time with us.

  • What, when and where you will require support
  • What goals you’re working towards
  • Your likes, dislikes and any triggers
  • If transport is required
  • Possible expenses, like parking

Step 5: Join the Meet and Greet

On the day of your scheduled meet and greet, join us at the agreed time. We typically offer both in-person and virtual meet and greet options to accommodate your preferences. Be ready to engage, ask questions, and learn more about what makes What Ability a unique and impactful organisation.

Erin Cowie

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Erin holds a Bachelor of Education degree as well as her Experienced Teacher qualification and has worked within for over 12 years before starting at What Ability where she has taken on the role of Behaviour Support Practitioner. Erin has worked with children and adolescents with complex needs and challenging behaviours. Through her work as a special education teacher Erin was responsible for developing and refining teaching and learning programs to improve outcomes for students allowing greater participation. Erin has also been responsible for implementing and analysing student data in terms of behaviour and engagement within a learning program whilst also leading the primary program. Erin has also studied with Institute of Applied Behaviour Analysis for Severe and Challenging Behaviour. Erin has also presented her work on improving student engagement in programs globally.

Kayla Crawford

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Kayla has been in the disability & education sector for around 6 years working in both Special Education and Disability Support Work before starting at What Ability where she has taken on the role of Behaviour Support Practitioner. Working as a Primary School Teacher in Special Education, she has come across and worked alongside a variety of diverse learning needs, as well as neurodiverse students from K-12, as well as working across all ages in Disability Support Work with What Ability. Kayla has participated in many workshops around Autism and Managing Challenging Behaviours, as well as recently completing an online course in Establishing Positive Behaviour Practices through Monash University.

George Storer

Behaviour Support Practitioner

George majored in Psychology at the University of Sydney where he progressed his understanding of functions of behaviour particularly in regards to developmental and neurodivergent psychology. George engaged with topics such as cognitive processes, social interactions, personality development, and mental health disorders. During his studies, he interned at the University’s Child Behaviour Research Clinic, where he focused on analysing early childhood trends to identify early warning signs of autism and other disabilities. George began his career with What Ability as a Support Worker while still in university and has since transitioned into the role of Behaviour Support Practitioner. He has engaged in numerous workshops on managing complex behaviours and recently completed courses on the functions of behaviour, enhancing his ability to support individual’s living with disability.

Conclusion

Booking a Meet and Greet with What Ability is a straightforward process that opens the door to endless possibilities. By following these steps above, you’ll be on your way to experiencing disability support that puts FUN first! 

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Erin Cowie

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Erin holds a Bachelor of Education degree as well as her Experienced Teacher qualification and has worked within for over 12 years before starting at What Ability where she has taken on the role of Behaviour Support Practitioner. Erin has worked with children and adolescents with complex needs and challenging behaviours. Through her work as a special education teacher Erin was responsible for developing and refining teaching and learning programs to improve outcomes for students allowing greater participation. Erin has also been responsible for implementing and analysing student data in terms of behaviour and engagement within a learning program whilst also leading the primary program. Erin has also studied with Institute of Applied Behaviour Analysis for Severe and Challenging Behaviour. Erin has also presented her work on improving student engagement in programs globally.

Kayla Crawford

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Kayla has been in the disability & education sector for around 6 years working in both Special Education and Disability Support Work before starting at What Ability where she has taken on the role of Behaviour Support Practitioner. Working as a Primary School Teacher in Special Education, she has come across and worked alongside a variety of diverse learning needs, as well as neurodiverse students from K-12, as well as working across all ages in Disability Support Work with What Ability. Kayla has participated in many workshops around Autism and Managing Challenging Behaviours, as well as recently completing an online course in Establishing Positive Behaviour Practices through Monash University.

George Storer

Behaviour Support Practitioner

George majored in Psychology at the University of Sydney where he progressed his understanding of functions of behaviour particularly in regards to developmental and neurodivergent psychology. George engaged with topics such as cognitive processes, social interactions, personality development, and mental health disorders. During his studies, he interned at the University’s Child Behaviour Research Clinic, where he focused on analysing early childhood trends to identify early warning signs of autism and other disabilities. George began his career with What Ability as a Support Worker while still in university and has since transitioned into the role of Behaviour Support Practitioner. He has engaged in numerous workshops on managing complex behaviours and recently completed courses on the functions of behaviour, enhancing his ability to support individual’s living with disability.