The ABILITY BALL 2026

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

• Allied Health Professionals Award
• Excellence in Disability Support Work(Provider)
• Outstanding Support Worker of the Year (Individual
• Outstanding Plan Manager
• Outstanding Support Coordinator
• Disabled Volunteer of the Year (Individual)

Organisation Categories

• Excellence in Innovation
• Inclusive Communities Awards
• Excellence in Service Quality

• Nominations open: TBC
• Nominations close: TBC
• Finalists announced: TBC
• Winners Announced: Saturday May 16 ,2026 at The Ability Ball Awards ceremony in Brisbane

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)

•  1st round release $150
• 2nd round Release  $220
• 1st round Early Bird Table of 10 - $1350
• 2nd round Release - Table of 10 - $1980

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: 

1. Familiarise yourself with the nomination process and Terms and Conditions by reading the Nomination Guide- Coming Soon  Explore and select the most suitable category - Coming Soon  
2. Register (if first time user) or Login via our Awards Platform - Coming Soon  
3. Complete the online nomination Form- Coming Soon 
4. Check all information is correct, in particular spelling of names and email addresses 
5. Don’t forget to attach a photo 
6. Submit supporting documents (optional) 

Nomination Guide    Category Criteria      Online Nomination Form- Coming Soon