A fantastic Night of celebrating outstanding achievements of those with a disability and those who support people with a disability with the focus on ability.
The Ability Ball Awards recognise and promote the outstanding contributions of individuals, groups and organisations who are working to create an inclusive Australia where people with disability are valued, respected, and can contribute to the community. An initiative of Global Disability Support Services the Awards aim to promote high-quality and sustainable disability services.
They will contribute to sector development through recognising and profiling contemporary, evidence-based services and supports, in particular, individualised and person-centred practice committed to quality and safeguarding. Importantly, the Awards will celebrate the achievements of disability service providers and their staff who demonstrate excellence, passion, vision, and commitment to supporting people with disability.
Through showcasing the disability services sector in the community, we will have the opportunity to demonstrate the very real difference that people working in this sector make to the lives of people with disability and the communities we live in. The Awards will also provide an opportunity to promote the sector as a place of innovation and as a place for a rewarding and successful career with a wide variety of meaningful jobs for people with the right values and approach.
Lastly, the Ability Awards will provide recognition that the journey toward becoming a more inclusive Australia is everyone’s responsibility. Small changes to the way we ensure people with disability are considered, included, and valued, all add up to make a big difference.
Our Inaugural Annual event coming to Brisbane - You will not want to miss this night of celebration and fun.
Saturday May 16, 2026 7:30pm
Brisbane
Awards will be presented in:
Individual/ Team Categories
Organisation Categories
The ceremony promises to be a fun filled night with live entertainment, a delectable three-course meal and most importantly the unveiling of award winners.
All prices are inclusive of GST
Early bird* pricing:Before 5:00pm (Date to be advised)
The Global Disability Support Services Ability Awards are a powerful platform for organisations to showcase their commitment to inclusion. If you wish to sponsor an award or support the National Disability Awards, please contact us below .
Ready to nominate an outstanding individual, team or organisation? Here’s how:
Nomination Guide Category Criteria Online Nomination Form- Coming Soon