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Disability & Seniors Services Supported Holidays,Transport, Respite &

In-Home Care

Personalised or Group

Always Able is pleased to announce availability

of the following shows at

The Glasshouse, Port Macquarie

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Contact Michelle 0467228981 or email if you

are interested in enjoying any of these shows

with us.

Please note the following:- Cost will depend on amt attending.

Cost is dependent on the needs of the individual and

location.

Bookings will need to be made 1 months in advance to

allow for ticket purchasing

You will require spending money for meals and souvenirs. All prices include ticket, transport & support staff (if

required), unless otherwise shown.

SHOWS CONSTANTLY UPDATED. PLEASE CONTACT

MICHELLE TO ENQUIRE OR REQUEST A BROCHURE.

Updated: 13/12/2018

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The Glasshouse, Port Macquarie

JANUARY – JUNE 2019

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Under the Southern Stars 2019

@ Westport Park, Port Macquarie 27 Jan 2019 – 12pm Under the Southern Stars – the Summer Festival is excited to announce this year’s return with a huge line up of the best of Australian rock. Off the back of last year’s inaugural success, the festival is expanding into five new coastal locations as it continues to deliver music lovers the ultimate outdoor live music festival in a quintessential Aussie summer setting

This year’s 2019 concert event will be headlined by Australia’s legendary ARIA Hall Of Fame inductees, Hoodoo Gurus along with Australian rock royalty You Am I. Also on this killer bill is Eskimo Joe, TheSuperjesus, British India, The Getaway Plan and Scott Darlow.

What to Bring: You may bring to the event: 1 x Sealed still bottled water (non-carbonated, note: soft drink and other non alcoholic beverages are not permitted). A camp chair / small picnic rug, 1 x small esky, snack foods only, non-professional camera (no long lenses).

Prohibited Items: Items prohibited from entry include: BYO alcohol, soft drink and non-alcoholic beverages except sealed still bottled water (non-carbonated ), metal water bottles, umbrellas, shade structures and tents, trolleys, pets, glass, cutlery and sharp Items, knives (inc cheese knives) or bottle openers, offensive clothing, aerosol cans

Supported Cost: from $189.00 single person, from $124.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support)$139.00 single, $119.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport)

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The Highwaymen Tribute Show

Outlaws of Country

08 Feb 2019

Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson, four towering giants in the music indus Collectively as The Highwaymen, the quartet has a unique connection to Australians that has only strengthened over the last two decades. The Highwaymen toured Australia in 1991 and 1995, playing Newcastle, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane, attracting hundreds of thousands to their concerts and appearances and generating an excitement rivalled only by that of The Beatles.

Now, Canadian-born international performer and producer Dail Platz - along with Graeme Jensen, Gary LeGear, Dallas Southam and Laurie Keating, has re-created the magic that is The Highwaymen.

The show features great musicianship with pedal steel guitar, acoustic and electric guitars, drums, banjo, accordion, fiddle and harmonica. The Highwaymen Tribute Show is a musical and visual re-creation - right down to their desert backdrop and the trademark rifle coats. This level of professionalism has really hit the mark with audiences. It is the only genuine, touring Highwaymen show in the Southern

Hemisphere.

Supported Cost: from $145.00 single person, from $85.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support) from $85.00 single, $65.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport)

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Gordon Hendricks is Elvis

Special Guest Shaylee Wilde

17 Feb 2019 – 4pm

Gordon is bringing his sell-out show down under to Australia on his first National Tour, performing all your favourite Elvis songs, re-creating those magical moments in a stunning three hour

show.

Gordon is bringing his sell-out show down under to Australia on his first National Tour, performing all your favourite Elvis songs, re-creating those magical moments in a stunning three hour show - backed by the Legends TCB band and The Memphis Belles singers.

Supported Cost: from $140.00 single person, from $80.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support) from $80.00 single, $60.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport)

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Robertson Brothers 60s Variety Show

23 Feb 2019 – 2.00pm

Do you dream of reliving the good old days? Were you a fan of The Everly Brothers, Frankie Valli & Four Seasons, Bee Gees and The Hollies?

Well don't miss The Robertson Brothers Variety Show featuring direct from Jersey Boys..... Simon Brook McLachlan. This amazing interactive live Variety TV style Show will have you singing, dancing, laughing and crying! Take a trip down memory lane with The Robertson Brothers, Australia's own vocal dynamic duo!

The Robertson Brothers grew up in a home that appreciated the Variety TV Show. When conceiving and designing this new live touring show they decided to reinvent the magic and diversity of the old school 60's Variety TV shows.

So... expect to be entertained by a bunch of Classic Hit songs from artists such as The Everly Brothers, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, The Bee Gees, The Hollies, plus many more. Through the prism of the variety TV show format you'll travel back in time to embrace and celebrate all the hits of these

Music Legends.

Supported Cost: from $140.00 single person, from $80.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support) from $80.00 single, $60.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport)

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Nashville Live Australian Tour 2019

07 Mar 2019 – 7.30pm

Nashville Live takes you through the history of country music from golden greats Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton, through to the contemporary platinum selling sounds of Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, Dixie Chicks and more. This live show is a celebration of country music and the stories behind the genre’s biggest hits.

Audiences will be moved through a mixture of classic solos, amazing duets and fantastic group harmonies as the cast of international performers step up alongside the stellar live band to perform.

With 44 timeless songs including Folsom Prison Blues, Crazy, Jolene, The Gambler, Walk The Line, Stand By Your Man, Islands In The Stream and Man I Feel Like A Woman, this trip through country music’s greatest moments is a night that will reaffirm the fact that there really are only two types of music, Country and Western!

Supported Cost: from $160.00 single person, from $100.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support) from $100.00 single, $80.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport)

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Senior Moments

17 Mar 2019 – 12.30pm

A comedy revue about ‘old’ people – and the young people they have to deal with.

John Wood, Benita Collings and Max Gillies are having some Senior Moments, with Geoff Harvey on piano, in this senior theatrical sensation.

Senior Moments is a comedy revue with a deliciously funny and fresh collection of comic sketches and songs performed by a cast who are old enough to know better.

Gold Logie winner John Wood (Blue Heelers, Rafferty’s Rules), Play School icon Benita Collings, master satirist Max Gillies (The Gillies Report) with former Channel 9 Midday maestro Geoff Harvey on piano, all combine to deliver a somewhat silly show for otherwise sensible seniors.

Senior Moments: a seriously funny revue for slightly old people. (That’s you. Be honest.)

Supported Cost: from $150.00 single person, from $90.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support) from $90.00 single, $70.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport)

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Red Hot Summer 2019 @ Westport Park, Port Macquarie

16 Mar 2019 – 2.00pm

The iconic summer festival have announced their 2019 tour – and what a stellar line-up organisers have in store! Headlined by SUZI QUATRO, with special guests...

The Angels

Baby Animals

The Screaming Jets

Jon Stevens

Moving Pictures

Chocolate Starfish

This event is a mixture of standing room and unreserved seating. Standing room is located at the stage front. Unreserved seating areas are located behind this area. There is expansive grassed area with full view of the stage to watch the performances.Permitted Items: You may bring a camp chair, picnic rug, sealed bottles of water (non carbonated), a small esky and snack food with you to the event, non-professional camera hat & sunscreen! Full bag checks will be in place on entry.Prohibited Items: You may not bring any BYO Alcohol or non-alcoholic drinks except sealed water, glass, cutlery, pets, umbrellas, tents, shade structures, tents, trolleys, sharp objects or selfie sticks. The venue is fully licensed. A large range of food and beverages will be available for purchase on the day.No pass outs are permitted at this events - this is a condition of licensing.

Supported Cost: from $200.00 single person, from $??.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support) from $150.00 single, $??.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport)

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The Ultimate Eagles Experience

23 Mar 2019 – 7.30pm

The Ultimate Eagles Experience is a show that delivers a captivating 2 hour live concert recreating the synonymous country rock sound of the Eagles. Performing all the classic Eagles hits including Desperado, Take It Easy, New Kid In Town, Take It To The Limit, Heartache Tonight and the legendary Hotel California, amongst many more with a mix of solo hits of members Don Henley, Joe Walsh and the late Glenn Frey. Get set to be enthralled as the signature harmonies and musicianship of the Eagles are recreated to perfection. The Ultimate Eagles Experienceis a concert performance not to be missed.

Supported Cost: from $145.00 single person, from $??.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support) from $95.00 single, $??.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport)

James Reyne 2019 A Crawl to Now

30 Mar 2019 – 7.30pm

A Crawl To Now is a 90 minute live show featuring songs selected from over 20 albums. James will be joined on stage by renowned guitarist Josh Owen in acoustic

Supported Cost: from $145.00 single person, from $??.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support) from

$95.00 single, $??.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport) uo format.

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ABBA-solutely Fabulous

5 Apr 2019 – 8.00pm

Far from being just another cover band, The ABBA Show is a full-scale theatrical production featuring more than 2 hours of live musical performances with a live backing band, replica costumes, theatrical lighting and effects and all the dancing an ABBA fan can handle.

Starring incredibly detailed performances from internationally acclaimed impersonators ABBAsolutely fABBAulous, The ABBA Show gives fans of all ages a chance to re-live the ABBA concert experience, celebrate the music of ABBA

and dance the night away!

Supported Cost: from $143.00 single person, from $??.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support) from $93.00 single, $??.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport)

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Cor y Cwm Welsh Valley Men's Choir

09 Apr 2019 – 2.30pm

Cwm is the Welsh word for Valley. All members are working or retired and enjoy singing as their hobby.

Choirs play a huge part in the community of Wales and the demand stretches from community halls, charity functions, churches and social gatherings.

The Choirs have sung in various parts of Europe as well as Britain and enjoys a family atmosphere as well as performing at pantomimes at Christmas. The Conductor Michael Thomas heads the Choir as both a choreographer and musician himself. He has been associated with choirs for the past 20 years.

His vision, which is now a reality, was to visit Australia with a combined choir of 36 voices.

The choir will be accompanied by a professional pianist William Thomas and a trumpet player Jac Thomas who has just completed four years at the Royal Academy of Music in Cardiff. Both William and Jac are Michael’s sons. The Choir will bring a host of Australian songs and traditional Welsh songs to the stage.

Supported Cost: from $135.00 single person, from $??.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support) from $85.00 single, $??.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport)

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Foster & Allen Australian Tour

11 May 2019 – 7.00pm

Legendary Irish folk music due Foster & Allen are number one stars across the globe, having 30 new-release charting albums over a 40-year career, the only act in the world to do so.

This legendary Irish folk music act began in 1975 when Mick Foster & Tony Allen formed their duo after many years of playing together. Their big break came with the single A Bunch of Thyme which stayed in the Irish Charts for an unbelievable 53 weeks and became a Number One single in the British Top 20. Foster & Allen's mega-hits include Old Flames & Maggie which has seen them amass record sales in excess of 20 million sales worldwide due to their loyal fan-base.

Foster & Allen's style and easy listening sound remains as fresh and exciting as ever. Join them on their 2019 Australian tour.

Supported Cost: from $152.00 single person, from $??.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support) from $122.00 single, $??.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport)

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Les Divas: An all-male revue presented by Sydney Drag Queen

18 May 2019 - 8.00pm

From the producers of Prada’s Priscillas comes Les Divas: An all-male revue.

Australia’s six-foot something songstress Prada Clutch and her divas, take you on a star-studded journey, celebrating the divas that have shaped music history. The ninety-minute all-male revue includes some of the world’s greatest divas including: Cher, Barbara Streisand, Shirley Bassey, Tina Turner, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion & Diana Ross.

Relive their greatest hits including: If I Could Turn Back Time, Get The Party Started, Proud Mary, I Will Always Love You & I'm Coming Out. The show is headlined by Prada Clutch; one of Australia's most in demand live-singing drag queens. Prada has headlined stage shows across Australia, playing both major cities and regional towns.

The show is creatively directed by one of Australia’s original divas from Les Girls of Kings Cross, Monique Kelly. Monique was a cast member of Les Girls from 1973 to 1997. The show features a cast of seven, choreographed by Stephen Clarke. Stephen has been Dancing and Choreographing professionally since 1985. Stephen’s experience extends to working with Aussie divas Kylie and Dannii Minogue, as well as international divas Cyndi Lauper and Diana Ross.

Supported Cost: from $140.00 single person, from $??.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support) from $112.00 single, $??.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport)

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The Celtic Tenors The Irish Songbook Tour

06 Jun 2019 – 7.30pm

When you put together three brilliant Tenor voices with natural Irish charm, singing spine-tingling Classical, Folk, Irish, Gaelic and Pop favourites in stacked three-part harmonies, then mix them up with quick witted banter, you have The Celtic Tenors.

The charismatic, globe-trotting trio are the most successful classical crossover artists ever to have come out of Ireland.

They just sing songs they love and they most certainly don’t take themselves too seriously. It’s all about the music, the harmonies and the fun. Three unique solo voices, but when called upon – one tenor sound!

The Celtic Tenors will perform The Irish Songbook on their Australian tour with such classics as Finnegan’s Wake, In The Gloaming, Song For Ireland, Danny Boy, The Dutchman, Caledonia, You Raise Me Up and many more favourites. With a polished international reputation and just over a million album sales world-wide, The Celtic Tenors offer something truly unique. The skill, range and ability of world-class tenors combined with the personality and fun of genuine Irish performers.

Supported Cost: from $150.00 single person, from $??.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support) from $100.00 single, $??.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport)

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Please note- you have to contact Michelle to book in and to

pay. Please advise if you would like an invoice sent. Tickets have to be

purchased ahead of event date. Once booked in and tickets purchased

there will be no refunds.

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Daniel O’Donnell

Thursday 21 February 2019 – 6.00pm

Ireland's most popular "easy listening" entertainer returns to Australia in 2019.

Daniel has enjoyed tour and chart success in Australia and New Zealand for many years and earned himself a loyal following that stretches across both countries.

Daniel, who was awarded an Honorary MBE in 2002 for services to the music industry, has an immense chart history with both record and video sales. To date he has had 20 UK chart albums and 14 UK Top 10 music videos. His most current video release “Songs Of Faith” topped the UK music charts. He is the only artist to feature in the UK album charts each of the last 20 years! Daniel has also received great chart success in Australia with his Showtime DVD reaching No. 6 and his album ”The Jukebox Years” reached No. 36 on the ARIA charts.

He may be a superstar, but Daniel remains as excited and enthusiastic about his work and his fans as when he first launched his career. Daniel has never forgotten that it was the public who gave him his success in the first place, especially as he struggled long and hard to achieve his ambitions.

A native of Kincasslagh, Co. Donegal, Daniel's concert appearances have taken him from London's Royal Albert Hall and Dublin's Point Depot to New York's Carnegie Hall and Sydney's Opera House, but he still continues to set himself fresh ambitions and new worlds to conquer.

Supported Cost: from $180.00 single person, from $115.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support) from $130.00 single, $110.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport)

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Harlem Globetrotters

Sunday 14 April 2019 at 2:00pm

The Original Harlem Globetrotters are on the

road for their action packed tour!

A star-studded roster will have fans on the

edge of their seats to witness the ball handling

wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind

family entertainment that thrills fans of all

ages.

Join Globetrotter stars after the game where

they will stay for an autograph, photograph

and high five session for fans (subject to

availability).

Supported Cost: from $180.00 single person, from $115.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support) from $130.00 single, $110.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport)

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Wizard of Oz

Saturday 27 April 2019 at 1:00pm

THE WORLD’S LARGEST PRODUCTION OF WIZARD OF OZ! FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD to The very best in family entertainment

Harvest Rain Theatre Company (GREASE THE ARENA EXPERIENCE) brings the world's most beloved movie-musical to life in the Arena - like you've never seen it before!

After an exhaustive nationwide search, newcomer Carly Bettinson has scored the coveted role of Dorothy in THE WIZARD OF OZ - ARENA SPECTACULAR, which is set to tour Australia in 2019. Joining Carly on her journey down the Yellow Brick Road will be Chris Geoghegan in the role of Scarecrow, Michael Nunn as the Tinman and Josh Whitten as the Lion.

Aurelie Roque will play Glinda the Good Witch, and Bil Heit will strike fear in the hearts of children all over Oz when she plays the role of the Wicked Witch of the West. Rounding out the principal cast will be Matty Johnston, Zane Powell, Joanna Nash, Bethany Wilson, Kamara Henricks alongside a large mass ensemble of over 500 young performers who will play Munchkins, Poppies, Emerald City Citizens, Winkie and Jitterbugs throughout the show. The famous songs will be brought to life with all your favourites including “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” “We’re Off to See the Wizard”, “In the Merry Old Land of Oz” and “Follow the Yellow Brick Road”.

Introduce your family to the most beloved of all stories – on the BIG stage… or take a trip down memory lane yourself!

Supported Cost: from $170.00 single person, from $105.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support) from $120.00 single, $100.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport)

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Human Nature

Thursday 9 May 2019 at 7:30pm

HUMAN NATURE celebrate 30 amazing years

of making music with ‘Little More Love Tour’

Australia’s most-popular vocal group, Human Nature, have announced they are making a triumphant return home in 2019 and will be performing at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre on Thursday 9 May 2019.

They will embark on a dazzling national tour that will form a celebration for their loyal fans on the eve of the group’s amazing 30 years of making music together.

Fresh from their smash hit Las Vegas headlining residency – where they have performed in excess of a staggering 1,770 shows – Human Nature’s Toby Allen, Phil Burton, and brothers Andrew and Michael Tierney, will perform a collection of their iconic back catalogue together with instant-hits from their new album, Romance Of The Jukebox.

Human Nature’s LITTLE MORE LOVE tour will be their biggest live show ever produced.

The group, who first formed in 1989, have continued to sing their way to the top, performing 14 sold-out national tours to date.

They will be joined by musician and superstar vocalist Dami Im as special guest on all shows.

Supported Cost: from $182.00 single person,

from $117.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support) from $132.00 single, $117.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport)

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WISH LIST

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Always Able is a newly created business located in the northern NSW region providing holidays, day trips, transport, travel and event support services to people with disabilities, seniors, families, carers and all members of the community.

Offering a variety of travel destinations in Australia and overseas ranging from day trips, weekends away, transport to appointments (medical, legal, family etc.) through to longer tours of weekly to 10+ days, Always Able can provide you, your client or your family member a memorable and fulfilling service with caring support for either personalized or group travel/event. All staff members are qualified at a minimum Certificate III Disability and/or Aged Care, have current first aid certification and security clearances and have been working in this field on a voluntary or paid basis for five or more years.

As director and founder of Always Able, I have been working in the field of aged, disability and child care for over 10 years. Always Able has been created due to my desire to deliver life enhancing opportunities and experiences to anyone who requires support and also those who would just like to meet new people and see new places. I enjoy my work in this field, I work hard to develop trust with my clients, and I value each person’s diverse abilities and outlooks in life.

All of our support staff are community oriented, value the people we care for, and have the life experiences and outlooks to make any trip enjoyable, memorable and comfortable.

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Always Able is available to anyone who would like

support to travel, people who would like to meet new friends, people who

would like to get out of the house and see different things. We cater for

all ages and abilities, carers and families too.

Always Able Disability & Seniors Services are dedicated to providing the

utmost care for our service users.

Irrespective of where you, your client or your family member may live, we

can arrange for you to meet up with the group or meet at the destination;

arrange pre-trip meetings allowing you to familiarise yourself, your client or

your family member with travel support staff prior to embarking or arrange

support staff to travel with you to meet the group (at an additional cost)

We don’t merely book your travel; we can help you realize your travel

dreams if you give us an idea of what kind of experience you seek.

Tours/Holidays/Events or Transport can be planned to suit Individuals or Groups, all with support person/s accompanying the guest/s.

Please feel free to discuss Individual needs with Michelle.

WE CATER FOR ALL AGES AND ALL ABILITIES

Disability & Seniors Services Supported Holidays,Transport , Respite

& In-Home Services

Personalised or Group

Postal: PO Box 5 Kempsey 2440

Telephone: 0467 22 8981 Email: info@alwaysable.net

Web: www.alwaysable.net

AlwaysAble Seniors & Disability Services(@AlwaysAble64)

Aroha Awhi Pty Ltd as trustee for Aroha Awhi Trust t/as Always Able ABN 78170325193