Ability Pathways

a new approach to work & independence

Support For Real Life

Life is a lot.

Work. Relationships. Decisions. Systems.

For neurodivergent people, it adds up fast.

Ability Pathways provides practical mentoring and advocacy for neurodivergent adults who want life to feel more manageable—and to move forward with less overwhelm.

This isn't therapy, and it's not support work.

It's follow-through support that sits in the gap.

WE HELP WITH

Managing work, life, and expectations

Navigating relationships and communication

Centrelink and NDIS paperwork and meetings

Supporting parents of young people starting out

Clear thinking. Steady support. Less overwhelm.

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Our Pathways

Work Readiness Pathway

Finding and keeping a job

Support to stay employed, manage expectations, and deal with the parts of work that don't come with instructions.

Stay employed. Stay steady. Build capability.

Career & Life Pathway

When work isn't working

Clarify where things are stuck, and build a realistic next step that actually fits your life.

Get clear. Build a plan. Follow-through.

Mentoring Pathway

Ongoing Support for Real Life

Ongoing guidance and support for whatever life throws at you — work, relationships, systems, decisions, and follow-through.

Practical plans. Follow-thru. Make progress.

Advocacy Pathway

Support When Systems Get Heavy

We are not lawyers, but if you need practical support with NDIS, Centrelink, housing and other systems— documents, meetings, evidence — so you don't have to navigate them alone.

Stronger applications. Clearer processes. Less stress.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please email us if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What is Ability Pathways?

Ability Pathways provides neurodiversity-affirming coaching and advocacy for people who need practical support to follow-through on work, life, and systems. We sit between therapy and support work — so we do the work with you — helping people apply clinical advice, make the right decisions, and keep moving forward without the overwhelm.

Who is this for?

This is for neurodivergent and ADHD adults and parents of neurodivergent young adults about to start life, who are:

capable, but overwhelmed
working, studying, or managing adult responsibilities
struggling with follow-through, clarity, or systems

We also support young adults or parents of young people who need help navigating Centrelink or NDIS processes.

Is this therapy or counselling?

No.

We don't provide diagnosis, therapy, or clinical treatment. We focus on practical mentoring, planning, and follow-through.

We can work alongside psychologists to help clients apply clinical advice and actions between appointments.

Is this support work or plan coordination?

No.

We are not support workers, and we do not provide plan coordination or case management.

What we do is practical coaching and advocacy — thinking things through, preparing, planning, organising, connecting, and taking supportive action.

What do you actually help with?

That depends on what's getting in the way.

Common areas include:

Work, careers, and capacity
Life organisation and decision-making
Relationships and communication
Assist with preparation and support in Centrelink and NDIS claims **
Coping strategies for parents of neurodivergent and ADHD young people
Evidence collection and applications
Following-through on plans and advice

** We are not lawyers. NOTE: Final decisions remain with the relevant agencies.

Can NDIS funding be used?

In some cases, yes.

Services may be billed under relevant Capacity Building supports where appropriate, or Finding and Keeping a Job funding. This depends on your plan, goals and funding type.

If you're unsure, ask — we'll talk it through.

Do you help with NDIS or DSP applications?

Yes.

We can help you:

Understand what's required
Gather and organise evidence
Prepare written information
Attend meetings with you for support **

** We're not lawyers — but we provide practical advocacy where it helps.

Do you work with people who are employed?

Yes — many of our clients are already working.

We help people stay employed, manage expectations, and build capacity so work doesn't become unsustainable.

Getting the job is one step.

Keeping it — and coping — is the work.

Is Ability Pathways a registered NDIS provider?

Not yet. Our NDIS Registration is in progress. All services are structured under approved NDIS line items for plan-managed or self-managed participants, ensuring compliance and transparency.

Do you work with parents?

Yes.

We support parents of neurodivergent young people, including those with Finding and Keeping a Job funding, who need help navigating next steps and systems.

Where do you operate?

We're based in the ACT and can also work with clients Australia-wide via online sessions.

How do I know where to start?

Start with an initial booking.

We'll talk through what's going on and help you decide the right pathway — no pressure, no hard sell.

How do I book?

Use the booking button on this page or get in touch via email or form below.

We'll respond clearly and let you know next steps.

Start with a conversation

What to expect

If you're ready to get clear about work, life, or what real and practical support would actually look like, book a discovery call. We'll talk through what's going on, identify where you are getting stuck, and point you to the right pathway.

NO PRESSURE. NO OBLIGATION. JUST CLEAR GUIDANCE.

Disclaimer: Ability Pathways provides non-clinical mentoring and advocacy support and does not provide therapy, diagnosis, plan coordination, or legal advice.

Ability Pathways Pty Ltd

Belconnen ACT, Australia

hello@abilitypathways.au

Hours

Mon	09:00 am – 04:30 pm
Tue	10:00 am – 06:00 pm
Wed	09:00 am – 04:30 pm
Thu	10:00 am – 06:00 pm
Fri	09:00 am – 04:30 pm
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

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neurodiversity & adhd coaching & advocacy

you're not broken. you need the right path.

mentoring AND ADVOCACY

WORK READINESS training

CAREER and life coaching

a new approach to work & independence

Support For Real Life

is this the right fit for you?

we sit between psychology & support work

Our Pathways

Work Readiness Pathway

Career & Life Pathway

Mentoring Pathway

Advocacy Pathway

“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.”

Frequently Asked Questions

stories that inspire & inform

subscribe for more stories

updates worth your attention

Our Partners

Start with a conversation

Tell us what's going on

What to expect

Ability Pathways Pty Ltd

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NOT YOUR AVERAGE CREW

you don't have to do this alone

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