Northcott in Parramatta, New South Wales | Non-profit organisation

Northcott

Locality: Parramatta, New South Wales

Phone: +61 1800 818 286

Address: 1 Fennell Street 2151 Parramatta, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.northcott.com.au

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22.01.2022 We're proud to be partnering with Western Sydney University Occupational Therapy to explore the barriers that school leavers on the autism spectrum face when transitioning from school. If you are interested in being part of this very interesting research, please get in touch! Read the full story for more information ... https://northcott.com.au/new-research-explores-barriers-fo/ #futurefit See more

20.01.2022 May is Cystic Fibrosis (CF) awareness month, an opportunity to shine a light on CF, a genetic disease that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system. We have been facilitating a Cystic Fibrosis Carer Support Group in the Macarthur area for over 15 years. The group is currently funded by a grant from the Mazda Foundation. Thanks to their generosity, this month the group had the chance to enjoy a great outing, watching Frozen, the musical. Rita's five-year-old son has c...ystic fibrosis. She says, Being part of this group is great. It gives us the opportunity to understand each other, share the ups and downs and learn from each other. Being able to have some time for myself and watch Frozen was amazing; it felt unreal." Read more: https://northcott.com.au/sharing-experiences-and-learnings/

20.01.2022 Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Our customers Dale and Brad have been together for over eight years and are total couple goals. They met at a birthday party for a mutual friend and have been together since. Their favourite thing about each other is how kind and caring the other person is They are looking forward to many more happy years together! ... #couplegoals #valentinesday

18.01.2022 Last week we were delighted to finalise the integration of Creativity Inc into our family. This well-known and long-standing Eastern Suburbs disability services provider will now be known as Northcott Hillsdale and Northcott Rosebery. Earlier this year, we met Marie who has been a customer with Creativity Inc since she was a little girl. For our Annual Report, Marie shared what she loves about the Social Experiences program she's been participating in with Creativity Inc for... many years. I love [the Social Experiences program] because they help me be with my friends. I love going out to the club, dancing and talking to friends and other people. I also love the Christmas parties they have Karaoke and I love to sing and dance. Read Marie's story here: https://northcott.com.au/a-social-butterfly/

17.01.2022 Christmas is all around us! Customers and staff at one of our Condell Park disability houses had an amazing Christmas party. Thanks to the generous donation of local business Gemstar Automotive, customers in this house were able to celebrate Christmas in style. The house was decorated with a Christmas Candyland theme and everyone was honoured with the visit of Santa and a helper. The helper was a photographer too, which was great as there are lots of photos to remember th...e day. We will print a collection of photos and make a memory booklet that customers can enjoy. We have also purchased a Karaoke machine, that will go to good use beyond Christmas!, says Maree, Nurse Unit Manager at the Condell Park house. Customers’ family members were also part of the celebration, with all visitors commenting on the decorations, that really added to the enjoyment. Customer Kirri-Lee’s mother and grandmother said the decorations were beautiful, it really felt like Christmas. Customer Peter’s brother said Santa made it really special. Lots of fun and joy in the house, thanks to the contribution of a very generous local business.

16.01.2022 Our Everyday Life Skills service in Tamworth has been running their own version of the The Amazing Race AU. They were surprised by one of this year’s winners Jackson! Jackson is a local Tamworth boy and he came by to present the winning team with their certificates. Everyone had a great time

15.01.2022 Check out our new stylish purpose-built #Disability house with its own Zen garden in the #Illawarra. Move in ready soon. Make the move today by calling 1300 601 868. #SupportedIndependantLiving #SpecialistDisabilityAccommodation #AccessibleHousing #DisabilityHousing #Illawarra #KemblaGrange

13.01.2022 Applications are now open for the NSW Youth Advisory Council 2021! Are you between 12 and 24 years of age and live in NSW? The 12 positions of the Council are open to young people from diverse locations, backgrounds and life experiences. Learn more and apply here: https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/

12.01.2022 Our 20192020 Annual Report is now available! It's worth a read to discover how we support our customers to build confidence and achieve their goals. Take a look! https://northcott.com.au/services/publications-and-policies/

12.01.2022 This month Northcott Campbelltown has been chosen by Grill'd to participate in their Local Matters program. During November, you can pop into Grill'd Macarthur Square, enjoy a burger and share the love by choosing the Northcott jar. Our friendly team dropped by today to show you just how easy it is!

11.01.2022 We have very exciting news to share. On Tuesday 1 December, we’re holding our first online Giving Day. Northcott CEO Liz Forsyth talks us through this great initiative! For one day only, every dollar donated will be matched and doubled by our generous Matching Donors. This means if you give $50, your donation becomes $100! ... #GivingTuesdayNorthcott will raise funds to give children with disability a brighter future. The funds raised on the day will support Northcott therapy so more children with disability will be able to get the support they need to thrive. You can visit www.charidy.com/northcott2020 now and show your support. #Northcott #givethegiftofchildhoodtoday #GivingTuesdayNorthcott

11.01.2022 Today marks the start of National Reconciliation Week. National Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May to 3 June and is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. Northcott is committed towards our reconciliation journey. Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthen...ed by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. #reconciliationweek #morethanaword #NRW2021

07.01.2022 Great to have the visit of Hornsby Shire Council's Mayor Phillip Ruddock at our brand new office in Hornsby! Customers and staff were very happy to welcome him in the office and share how this new space allows people with disability in the Hornsby community to continue accessing a range of services that empower them to learn new skills while socialising with peers and having fun. The Mayor also mentioned he had visited the Northcott office in Parramatta back in 1973.... Through our Vocational Skills Training & Employment, Skills 4 Life and Everyday Life Skills services, we support customers to increase their confidence and become work ready. Thanks for dropping by Mayor Ruddock!

06.01.2022 NSW Health has asked us to change some of the ways that we deliver our services due to the new COVID-19 outbreaks in NSW. These changes are designed to stop the spread of the virus, and have been put in place so we can keep our customers and staff COVID safe over the holiday season. Read about these changes here: https://northcott.com.au/keeping-you-covid-19-safe-over-th/

05.01.2022 Drop-in day season is here! Northcott is hosting drop-in day events across the state where you will be able to meet the Northcott crew and find out how we can support you to build new skills and become work ready. - See our Everyday Life Skills, Vocational Skills Training and Employment (SLES) and Skills 4 Life services in action and find out what they can offer you - Participate in activities and get a feel for the skills you will learn and develop... - Get to know your strengths and how they can be used to gain independence or get a job - Explore your goals for the coming year with our coordinators’ support - Meet the Northcott team and make new friends who are also excited to take their next step on their journey to independence and job seeking. Check out dates and locations and register for the event that is closest to you: https://northcott.com.au/drop-in-days-are-back/

05.01.2022 With love hearts all around us on Valentine's Day, it’s the perfect time to think about relationships. We’re excited to announce that we are joining Bus Stop Films for a great project that is kicking off tomorrow, to develop an inclusively made short film to educate people with disability about building and maintaining healthy relationships, consent and sexuality. We look forward to sharing the progress of this #inclusivefilmmaking project. Stay tuned! ... The project is supported by an Information Linkages and Capacity Building grant from the Department of Social Services.

05.01.2022 We are so excited Drive 4 Life is back this year! If you want to do an amazing outback 4WD tour and support children with disability at the same time, join the crew! Thank you to Terry Shields ToyotaToyota for supporting this initiative

05.01.2022 Who's had a spooky weekend? Our customers and team in Tamworth had a 'terrifying' Halloween celebration on Friday which included spooky themed cooking, followed by a haunted escape room! All customers enjoyed cracking codes and solving puzzles to escape back to reality! ... Check out the pictures! Looks like lots of fun

04.01.2022 Your donation this tax time will help us empower young adults like Emma to thrive in challenging times. Learn more about the impact your donation will have and donate here: https://northcott.com.au/service/give-now/

04.01.2022 Check out this NSW Health video series where Ella Darling from the Council for Intellectual Disability and Dr Jan Fizzell, a Senior Medical Advisor at NSW Health talk about COVID-19. The short video interviews include topics such as when you should get tested, tips on dating and hanging out with friends, and how we can take care of our mental health. https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//Pa/jan-and-ella-videos.aspx

02.01.2022 A whole new level of confidence! Several years ago, our Ballina customer, David, couldn’t cook for himself, let alone a group of friends. Now thanks to support from Northcott David is living independently, cooking his own meals, cleaning up and even running social events for his friends and Northcott support workers. It’s a whole new life and David couldn’t be happier! ... Read more about David's story here: https://northcott.com.au/a-whole-new-level-of-confidence/

01.01.2022 When does a photoshoot not feel like a photoshoot? When you’re hanging out with your mate, throwing a football and having a chin wag! That’s what a recent photoshoot was like for our Ballina customer Anno and his support worker, Dane. The pair, who are both Aboriginal, enjoy each other’s company and always have fun. We spoke to them in the lead-up to #NAIDOCWeek2020. Check out this #talesfromtwo https://northcott.com.au/tales-from-two-anno-and-dane/... #alwayswasalwayswillbe #NAIDOC2020