The Creative Ability Hub provides support and a creative space to build confidence and connections to help foster a sense of wellbeing and build capacity for greater independence.
A safe space to create, connect and grow
Make art and let your creative abilities shine at The Creative Ability Hub.
We provide personalised art programs for people living with disabilities, creating a space where individuals feel supported, valued, and free to express themselves. Whether someone is picking up a paintbrush for the first time or continuing a lifelong passion for art, our focus is to build confidence, encourage independence, and create meaningful connections with the wider community.
Our sessions are calm, inclusive, and designed around each person’s unique needs, interests, and goals. There’s no pressure, no expectations, and no “right way” to create, just the opportunity to explore, enjoy, and grow.
How we support participants
The Creative Ability Hub approaches every interaction with empathy, patience, and genuine care. We take the time to listen, adapt, and create an environment where people feel comfortable being themselves. Our approach is flexible, our programs are personal, and our focus is always on what matters most to the individual.
Real Art. Real Outcomes. Real Impact
We support people to build capacity and independence through creative engagement.
Using quality art materials, people explore skills that enable them to produce creative and expressive art.
We support people to join arts groups and attend local arts events and workshops, giving them a sense of identity and belonging in the arts community.
Participants can also be supported to display and sell their art at exhibitions facilitated by The Creative Ability Hub in community spaces, at local galleries alongside local artists and at arts events.
These meaningful activities build confidence, create a sense of contributing to the community and are a step towards independence.
Personalised 1:1 or small group art sessions
Each session is designed around the participant. We take the time to understand interests, abilities, and goals, creating an experience that feels comfortable and enjoyable.
Build confidence and independence
Through creativity, participants develop new skills, make choices, and experience a sense of achievement to carry into everyday life.
Encourage social
connection
Our programs help participants feel part of something. Whether working one-on-one with the facilitator or in small groups, we foster connection, communication, and belonging.
Support
NDIS goals
Our services align with NDIS-supported outcomes, including increased social participation, skill development, and improved wellbeing.
Where do sessions take place?
Sessions can be delivered in a studio environment or within the community, depending on location and participant needs.
Do participants need to have previous art experience?
Not at all. Our sessions are designed for all skill levels. The focus is on enjoyment, expression, and participation, not perfection.
Who we work with
We work closely with families, carers, and support networks to ensure each participant feels safe, understood, and supported.
The Creative Ability Hub supports a wide range of participants, including:
Teenagers and adults living with intellectual, physical, or psychosocial disabilities
NDIS participants looking for creative and meaningful support
Families seeking engaging, confidence-building activities
Support coordinators and carers looking for trusted, values-led services
The benefits of creative arts
Creative expression can help reduce anxiety, improve focus, support communication, and provide a powerful outlet for self-expression. For many people living with disability, art becomes a way to connect with others, share ideas, and build confidence in a safe and supportive environment.
At The Creative Ability Hub, we see this every day, small moments leading to big changes. A participant is trying something new. A smile of pride after finishing a piece. A conversation that wouldn’t have happened without that shared creative space.
TESTIMONIALS
“Our family arrived in Bundaberg in 2019, and Jacqui from The Creative Ability Hub was recommended to us by an O.T. for therapy related activities for our daughter Jana (Intellectual Disability and Down syndrome). Under Jacqui’s guidance, Jana has learnt and developed skills and techniques to pursue her love of art, showcasing in several local art exhibitions. Jacqui has an amazing ability to draw out the inner artist’s expression in multiple mediums and genres, be it drawing, painting or story writing…”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Steve and Jenny Connolly
Jacqui’s ability to interact, communicate and work with individuals no matter what the disability, behaviour or need (even non-verbal), brings out the best in people. Our daughter has gained great confidence in her abilities, pursuing her art career, even the sale of her art, giving her experiences she would not have had without Jacqui’s input. Jacqui is a very loving, caring and compassionate person who goes the extra mile and strives to bring out the very best in each person she works with. Highly recommend you give The Creative Ability Hub a try.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Steve and Jenny Connolly
“Jacqui has been a true mentor in my artistic journey! Finding someone who can guide you through the technical side, like choosing between acrylics, oils, or watercolors – while also nurturing the therapeutic side of your practice is a rare gift.
Using art to calm my central nervous system is a powerful form of mindfulness. By focusing on the tactile nature of your tools and the flow of your medium, you’re essentially practicing creative meditation, which is fantastic for my well-being.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Erin Case
“I enjoyed the time I spent working with Jacqui Read at the Creative Ability Hub. I learned not only new skills but also confidence with working with new mediums that I’ve never worked with before. And had plenty of fun during my time there.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jess Taylor
Frequently asked questions
How do I get started?
Whether you’re a participant, family member, or support coordinator, we’re here to answer your questions and help you find the right fit.
Simply reach out to us through the enquiry form below. We’ll take the time to understand your needs and guide you through the next steps.
