About us
Thank you for choosing are-able for your first aid equipment. Your support means the world to us!
Who we are
are-able is a community-based not-for-profit organisation that began in Warrnambool in 1989 to help people with disabilities find open employment opportunities. Over the past 30 years, are-able has helped over 40,000 people find meaningful and inclusive employment, enriching local communities.
By supporting our retail branch, you are also supporting our broader impact of giving back to our regional communities through our Foundation and specialist support programs.
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Our impact
are-able Education and Training offer numerous courses and education services, and we pride ourselves on high-quality training with trainers who care about you and your education.
In 2023, we trained 2061 students across Victoria—1165 in First Aid and 896 in CPR. We're proud of our impact and excited to bring our expertise directly to you through our retail section.
Our products are chosen and tested by the same trainers who teach our life-saving courses, and all kits are made in Melbourne with hospital-grade contents.
Thank you for trusting us with your safety needs. Your purchase supports our mission to deliver increasing levels of service, real social impact, and meaningful community initiatives through empathy, compassion, and awareness.
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“First Aid is important for everyone to learn, whether you do it for your family and loved ones, your workplace or your community. There is such a strength to knowing that in the
face of an emergency you could provide assistance.”
Kristine Zimmer, are-able Senior Trainer & Assessor