Cassie Gardner - Ability West

Cassie Gardner - Ability West Ability West is growing. We support all people to help them identify and fulfill their dreams.

My services now include:
*Life Coaching for women, people with disability and supporters
*Mentoring People with disability
*Micro business/enterprise

Moving your body can be good for both your mental as well as physical health 🙌 Research shows your body can release man...
09/09/2026

Moving your body can be good for both your mental as well as physical health 🙌

Research shows your body can release many natural chemicals that make you feel good from exercise. It can help with improved mood, reduced stress, and a stronger sense of calm and confidence.

A well-designed movement program can make you feel good, be enjoyable…. and even fun! It's all about finding movement that works for you.

Let us know, what movement you enjoy doing 👇

07/09/2026

Cassie shares with us how her purpose includes courage and curiosity.

Firstly, courage forms a part of Cassie's purpose, and she reminds herself to be courageous by igniting her curiosity.

This looks like Cassie asking herself when she's feeling stuck:

👉What am I thinking?
👉What am I feeling?
👉What's really going on, and what's blocking me from doing the thing I want to do?

I hope this gives you inspiration to consider what is your purpose ✨

What does joy really look like? 👇Joy can grow when people:✨Make choices about their own life✨Feel connected to other peo...
04/09/2026

What does joy really look like? 👇

Joy can grow when people:
✨Make choices about their own life
✨Feel connected to other people and feel as though they belong
✨Have something important to work towards

This can look like the small everyday moments that add up to a life of joy.

What's one thing that has brought you joy this week? 👇

Connection, inclusion, and purpose don’t happen by accident. They’re created when people come together with openness, re...
02/09/2026

Connection, inclusion, and purpose don’t happen by accident. They’re created when people come together with openness, respect, and genuine care ✨

At Ability West, community sits at the heart of everything we do. We believe meaningful connection is built intentionally, through supportive environments where people feel valued, heard, and empowered to be themselves.

Every day, we see the positive impact of having the right support in place. When people are encouraged to try new things, build relationships, and work toward their goals, incredible things can happen.

If you’re looking to feel more connected, meet new people, or take the next step toward your goals, Ability West is here to walk alongside you.

We have been working behind the scenes to develop a program for people with a disability that helps them discover their purpose, and live it too. If you are interested, please send us a message ✨

31/08/2026

Finding your purpose isn't always a straight road. Sometimes it takes courage, community, and seeing someone who reflects your own story to help you believe it's possible ✨

In our latest episode of The Inclusion Project, we sit down with Jae Charlton OAM, elite Para Athlete, Commonwealth Games representative, Australian Record Holder, and passionate advocate for disability and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Jae knows what it means to carve out a purposeful life while navigating intersectional identities. As someone who lives proudly at the crossroads of being disabled and q***r, Jae understands deeply that visibility matters. That when people see someone who reflects their own experience living with purpose and confidence, something shifts. Awareness grows. And with awareness comes the possibility of real inclusion.

Whether you are still searching for your purpose, taking your first small steps toward it, or simply looking for a community that sees and celebrates all of who you are, this episode is for you.

Right now, Freya says her purpose is simple: to be kind to herself and to others, to connect with the animals, the plant...
28/08/2026

Right now, Freya says her purpose is simple: to be kind to herself and to others, to connect with the animals, the plants, and the people around her, in a spirit of kindness and good energy.

And sometimes, she says, that is enough of a purpose.

Not every season needs a big project or a five-year plan. Sometimes purpose looks like showing up gently, staying connected to the people and things around you, and letting kindness lead the way ✨

Growth looks different for everyone, but every step forward matters 🙌One of the most powerful ideas in personal growth i...
26/08/2026

Growth looks different for everyone, but every step forward matters 🙌

One of the most powerful ideas in personal growth is that identity isn't something fixed. It's not something you either have or don't have. It's something that is shaped every day by the choices you make, the experiences you have, and the person you choose to be.

Every time you take a step toward something that matters to you, even a tiny one, you are becoming someone. Someone who tries. Someone who chooses. Someone who doesn't wait for permission to take up space in their own life.

And the beautiful thing?

You don't have to have it all figured out to begin ✨

You just have to start, see what you learn, and let that shape what comes next.

Who are you becoming? Share one goal, dream, or step you're taking toward the future you want. We'd love to celebrate it with you 👇

24/08/2026

What does purpose look like in everyday life? ✨

In Episode 1 of Season 2 of The Inclusion Project, Cassie explores one of the biggest questions we can ask ourselves: What is my purpose?

And her answer might surprise you. It's not a grand mission or a life-changing moment. It's how you feel when you wake up in the morning. The joy you find in the everyday. The sense that what you do matters, not just to you, but to the people around you.

Purpose is already there. Sometimes we just need help finding it.

🎧 Listen here: https://fitproject.learnworlds.com/podcasts

A goal without a plan is just a wish. But a goal with the right support behind it? That can change everything. 🙌For peop...
21/08/2026

A goal without a plan is just a wish. But a goal with the right support behind it? That can change everything. 🙌

For people with disability, goal-setting can sometimes feel like a box to tick in a service plan. Something done for you, rather than with you or by you.

But real goal-setting starts from the inside. It starts with knowing what you want, your purpose.

What matters to you?

Maybe it's something practical, like learning a new skill, moving into your own space, or getting more connected in your community. Maybe it's something more personal, like feeling confident enough to speak up in a meeting, join a group or try something you've always been curious about.

Goals don't have to be big. They don't have to follow anyone else's timeline. They just have to be real.

And when you pair a goal that's truly yours with small, consistent action, things start to move ✨

What's one goal you've been thinking of that you'd love to work towards? 👇

Purpose isn't one big destination. It's built in the small moments, the connections we make, the skills we grow, the joy...
19/08/2026

Purpose isn't one big destination. It's built in the small moments, the connections we make, the skills we grow, the joy we allow ourselves to feel.

For people living with disability, finding purpose can look different to what the world expects, and that's exactly how it should be. It might be joining a new group. Learning something you never thought you could. Showing up somewhere new, even when it feels uncertain.

It's okay if you don't have it all figured out yet. Purpose isn't something you find once and keep forever, it grows and changes as you do. What matters is knowing your values, trusting your own voice, and giving yourself permission to want more for your life ✨

You don't have to do it alone either. The right people around you, family, friends, support workers, community, can make all the difference in helping your purpose take shape.

If you are looking for support with finding and living your purpose, we may have something for you. Send us a message, and we will send over more information

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