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NewsHappily employed thanks to support of Jobmatch18-year-old Daniel Halime, who is living with a learning disability, is now employed at Hungry Jacks, Parramatta after jobseeking for over 12-months.  Cricket legends hit the big runs for disabilityOver 30 of Australia’s cricketing royalty came together on the harbour to talk all things cricket and to raise over $100,000 as a part of Northcott Disability Services 14th Annual Cricket Legends Lunch, hosted by Mike Whitney.  New bus brings independenceChildren and adults with a disability will be able to access the community thanks to the generous donation from Variety the children’s charity of NSW, Sargents Pies Charitable Foundation and Parramatta Leagues Club of a brand new $160,000 accessible bus to Northcott Disability Services.  New respite cottage opened in Wagga WaggaA new centre-based respite facility for people with disabilities who have high support needs in Wagga Wagga was officially opened on Wednesday, 10 February by Minister for Disability Services Paul Lynch.  Bikes built for tykesChildren supported by Northcott can now peddle on brand new push bikes built by staff from one of the world’s leading engineering, architecture and consultancy firms, GHD.  Meet Northcott's 2010 Client AmbassadorsNorthcott is pleased to announce the 2010 Northcott Client Ambassadors; Riana Head-Toussaint and Tony Petrin. Both Riana and Tony will represent Northcott throughout the year to promote our purpose of building an inclusive society.  With thanksCelebrities who have supported the work of Northcott Disability Services as ambassadors for the not-for-profit organisation’s 80th year were among those thanked at a morning tea event on Monday, 1 February 2010.  Butterfly fun on Northcott respite campCoffs Harbour teenagers were able to enjoy a beautiful sensory experience interacting amongst hundreds of live Australian butterflies as part of the Northcott Coffs Harbour respite camp.  When you find out your child has a disabilityVanita Connery recieved devastating news about her son, Jordan, when a geneticist diagnosed him at the age of 14 months with a Mucopolysaccharide Disorder.  Wheels for WendyNew wheels changed Wendy's world thanks to the generousity of donors who heard her story at Northcott's 80th Anniversary Gala Ball.  |
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