Yep, with Mable I can do the things I love
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Discover how Mable’s Can-do Guides are helping young people with disability get out and about on their own terms.
What does independence look like for your child? Maybe it’s going to the movies with friends. Maybe it’s heading to a live music gig, or cheering on their favourite footy team.
For many families, independence starts with the freedom to choose; to try new things, build skills, and take part in the moments that make life exciting. That’s where Mable’s Can-do Guides come in.
Created with people with disability, these practical, confidence-building guides offer helpful advice for getting out and doing the things you love.
Confidence through connection
Each guide focuses on a different activity and outlines the practical things to consider, with tips on planning, access, equipment, and how support workers can help.
Nathan, a passionate movie buff who happens to have Down syndrome, says having the right support makes it easier to enjoy the simple things – like heading to his local cinema to catch the new releases.
‘I might have Down syndrome, but with a little support, I’m able to go to the movies and see the latest films,’ says Nathan. ‘With an independent support worker from Mable, I can have the confidence to try new things.’
From booking tickets to navigating crowds and making sure snacks are sorted, the Movies Can-do Guide helps families feel prepared and in control.
Making game day easier
Kaia is a young woman with Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency who loves attending sporting events. With support on Mable, she’s able to enjoy all the action, without all the stress.
‘I can have an extra set of hands to help with parking, transport, navigating the stadium, and getting to my seat,’ Kaia says.
For many families, these small details make all the difference, turning what could be an overwhelming experience into something empowering and joyful.
Mable’s Live Sport Can-do Guide helps break things down, with suggestions for what to pack, accessibility options to consider, and how an independent support worker can help make the day run smoothly.
Finding your rhythm
Cooper, a Melbourne-based DJ with Cerebral Palsy, says music has always been his passion. Attending gigs and performing his own sets is a huge part of how he connects with others and expresses himself.
‘Live music helps me connect and meet people. With an independent support worker from Mable, I can achieve and be supported to be who I want to be,’ Cooper says. ‘Yep, I’m able to DJ. Yep, I’m able to see live music.’
The Live Music Can-do Guide shares ideas for planning a safe, fun night out, from what to consider when choosing a venue to how to plan for transport and access needs.
Designed with your child in mind
Every Can-do Guide was created in collaboration with people with disability, so they reflect real experiences and practical needs. They’re designed to build confidence, and show you what’s possible with the right support.
Whether your child is looking to try something new or wants to feel empowered to do more of what they already enjoy, these guides are here to make it possible.
With the right support, the world opens up.
Check out Mable’s Can-do Guides to learn how other people with disability are doing the things they love.
