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North West Disability Services

Locality: Baulkham Hills, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9686 4155

Address: 15A Conie Ave 2153 Baulkham Hills, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.nwds.org.au

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25.01.2022 Today’s Independent Living Skills Group explored Australian Indigenous culture. They discussed and recreated the Torres Straight Island and Aboriginal Flags, cooked Barramundi and Lemon Myrtle cakes, and enjoyed getting creative with rock art. Preparation for the rock art activity started yesterday with help from John, who patiently painted all the rocks white, creating a blank canvas for today’s creations. Great collaboration and team work, thank you John!

25.01.2022 August has been Construction Month as part of our Challenge Corner. The Superheroes group had a great time constructing Gotham City! Looks great guys, well done!

25.01.2022 Chris has been working hard with his health and fitness by bushwalking and using the outdoor exercise equipment. Well done Chris!

25.01.2022 The Performing Arts Group had a fantastic workshop with The Australian Ballet today via zoom! The facilitators were such great communicators, did a great job at engaging the group and the participants loved it! Lots of amazing ideas flowing for the rest of the day! Thank you!

25.01.2022 Lavender Cottage Participants supported R U OK? Day by sharing some love stories and creating some beautiful bookmarks with inspirational quotes . They look awesome guys , well done

25.01.2022 Imagine later today someone you really do not like is coming to support you. Now imagine later today someone you really like is coming to support you. That feeling... that is why great support matters. Be the best part of someones day.

24.01.2022 The Healthy Cooking Group yesterday were very busy with preparing the lunch they were cooking as well as sorting and putting away cups and mugs that were kindly donated. Well done all!

24.01.2022 Today is the last day of Construction Month, as part of our Challenge Corner! John has done a fantastic job with his Clock Tower the past few weeks at home. Finished product looks amazing John!

24.01.2022 It was one of Daniel's dreams to go to Katoomba, so last Friday the Exploring Sydney group made that happen for Daniel. Daniel and the group enjoyed the scenic drive and the beautiful views. Well done Daniel! #turningdreamsintoreality

23.01.2022 Anthony took a moment out of his busy day this week, to share why he loves his brochure delivery. Well done Anthony!

22.01.2022 Welcome to Jersey Day! For more info, please go to: https://www.jerseyday.com.au/ #JERSEYDAYAU #jerseyday

21.01.2022 Happy birthday April! We hope you had a great day celebrating with your friends! Now the countdown for next year begins!

21.01.2022 The Independent Living Skills group got into the Christmas Spirit last week! They enjoyed decorating Christmas cookies, playing pin the nose on the Reindeer and got creative making Christmas cards! Merry Christmas all, from the Wednesday Living Skills Group!

21.01.2022 It is with the greatest pleasure that we announce the winners of the Scarecrow competition... *Daycare- Firey by Kurrajong OSHC. *Primary school- Bob Banana by ...Windsor Park school *Business- Dave the tiler by North Richmond Tile Centre *Disability- Aby by Aberdoon House *Aged care- Jack Straw by Carinya House *Community- Mable by Australia pioneer Village * Individual- Poncho by Harrison Dunn And the overall winner for this year is... Drumroll please... Jack & the Bean Stalk by Moochy Kids Daycare. Well done everyone!!! The judges had such a hard time deciding & were so impressed with the tremendous amount of effort put in by all entrants. We would like to thank you all for participating, & hope you'll do so again next year!!!

21.01.2022 The Ladies of Leisure group at Conie Avenue got into the Christmas Spirit yesterday! They tackled some challenging Christmas themed find-a-word and maze puzzles, and had a lot of fun making Christmas decorations. They also got active dancing to some festive tunes in preparation for the Christmas Party Performance next Monday! Have a wonderful Festive Season All, from Tuesday Ladies of Leisure Group.

21.01.2022 Anthony started his day delivering brochures in the local community and also had time to go for a visit into the city to take in the great views! Well done Anthony!

21.01.2022 As part of our Challenge Corner, this month is Get Active Month! It has been great to see the groups getting involved in some physical activity with games. Bowling, Balloon Tennis and Knocking down the cans were only a few to get the Ladies of Leisure Group moving this week! Well done all!

20.01.2022 One of the groups yesterday enjoyed a bus trip into the city and then out to Bondi Beach for lunch and a walk. Looks like a great day guys!

20.01.2022 The Independent Living Skills Group stopped by the Baulkham Hills Fire Brigade last week to drop off a thank you card and some biscuits. We wanted to say thank you for all they are doing in preparation for summer and bushfire season! Well done Mary and Sachin!

20.01.2022 Staff and Participants at Conie Ave stopped for a brief moment yesterday to thank Alison for her continued support and dedication. Thank you Alison you are awesome.

19.01.2022 The Performing Arts group practicing their dance moves this week. Well done all!

19.01.2022 Last Thursday, the Cooking Group assisted Jared to turn one of his Dreams into Reality! Jared's dream was to bake his own birthday cake and it looks like he has done a great job! The cake looks delicious Jared! Happy Birthday! #turningdreamsintoreality

19.01.2022 Today, some of the administration staff brought in wonderful dishes for lunch, as part of the celebration for Diwali, the festival of lights! Thank you ladies!

19.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who participated in Jersey Day today! Great to see so many different teams being represented and so many people getting involved in a great cause!

18.01.2022 The Gift box Appeal Outback Adventure group have been away this week in Bathurst. It was a little different this year, with hampers being distributed instead of individual gifts due to COVID restrictions. The group were able to deliver some great resources and gifts to Wattle Tree House Crisis Centre and the Towri Multifunctional Aboriginal Children Service. To be able to connect with services who are so often isolated was a great experience for all. The group was also able to squeeze in a visit the National Motor Racing Museum and even drive around the iconic Mount Panorama race circuit as well! Well done!

18.01.2022 The HADPAC and Superheros group enjoyed a visit to ARTEXPRESS at the Armory yesterday. Looks like they were able to see some great Artwork!

17.01.2022 Rameeza enjoyed a visit to the Secret Garden yesterday! She had a great time exploring, checking out the plants, the animals and taking in the serene atmosphere. Looks like a lovely day Rameeza!

17.01.2022 Welcome to International Day of Charity! For more ino, please go to: https://www.awarenessdays.com//international-day-of-chari/ #charityday

17.01.2022 Zia loves helping out in the office with shredding and other tasks. So when it is difficult to enter the office due to social distancing, we can always bring jobs to you Zia! Thank you for your help with these folders recently! Well done!

16.01.2022 Welcome to Lavender Cottage Lance. We hope you had a great first day. We look forward to seeing you learn new skills with us and make lots of new friends

16.01.2022 The Exploring Sydney Group had a great day out this week. They stopped at East Balmain Wharf on the way to their lunch spot of Barangaroo. Zac and Warwick asked Kumaran to be their tour guide on a walk to the Harbour Bridge. This is wonderful progress for Kumaran, who does tend to enjoy time on his own when visiting his favourite places. Well done all!

16.01.2022 Joshua helps out with the household shopping every week and is able to develop his shopping skills at the same time. Well done Joshua!

16.01.2022 The Thursday Night Hadpac group had a great time last week celebrating Matt's Birthday! Happy Birthday Matt!

15.01.2022 Adam seems to be enjoying his bush walk this morning, lots of happy steps! Great to see Adam!

15.01.2022 The Exploring Sydney group made the most of the beautiful weather today with a visit to The Botanical Gardens. They had a great time with some football together too! Well done all!

15.01.2022 One of the groups enjoyed a Ferry Trip from Rydalmere and a tour of Cockatoo Island today. Looks like a great day guys!

15.01.2022 Andaleeb keeping active at home with some aerobics! Well done Andaleeb!

15.01.2022 Welcome to World Kindness Day! For more info, please go to: https://worldkindnessaustralia.org/ #worldkindnessday #kindness #kindnessday

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14.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day! #fathersday

14.01.2022 Opal Cottage celebrated Superhero Day today! Well done all!

14.01.2022 Welcome to The Daffodil Day 2020! For more info, please go to: https://www.daffodilday.com.au/event/daffodil-day/home #daffodilday

13.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who participated in the Guinness Book of Records attempt at the most photos of people jumping being uploaded to Facebook in an hour today. United Way hosted the event to raise awareness and funds for Early Literacy and NWDS has donated $100 towards this cause. Well done all!

13.01.2022 Welcomer to National Carers Week! For more info, please go to: https://www.carersnsw.org.au/national-carers-week #CarersNSW #Carers2020

13.01.2022 One of the groups enjoying the Spring weather this morning! Looks beautiful guys!

12.01.2022 Anthony is doing a great job in collating the brochures as part of the Brochure Delivery every Tuesday. Anthony has increased the time that he is able to focus on the task and is a valuable member of the team. Well done Anthony!

11.01.2022 Ryans Fun Facts for this week! Enjoy

11.01.2022 Welcome to Social Inclusion Week (21-29 Nov) - CONNECT, COLLABORATE & CELEBRATE that all Australians feel included and valued, giving everyone the opportunity to participate fully in society. #SIW20

11.01.2022 One of Brianas dreams was to have her make up done so she looks like Elsa from Frozen. Last week, Kylie turned her dream into a reality by giving her a Frozen make over! Well done Briana! #turningdreamsintoreality

11.01.2022 Wednesday September 9th is International Teddy Bear Day and NWDS would like to celebrate by inviting you to bring your favourite teddy. The day will be full of fun with Teddy cupcake & cookie making, a Teddy Bear parade and Teddy Bear story reading. So bring you teddy and join in the festivities of the day.

11.01.2022 Ryans Fun Facts for this week includes a Happy Birthday message for someone special! Enjoy

10.01.2022 Welcome to National Superhero Week (7 to 13 Sep 2020)! For more info, please go to: https://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/superhero-week#.XxDwDUBuLIU #nationalsuperheroweek

09.01.2022 One of the Exploring Sydney Groups were at Balmoral yesterday and had a great time checking out the area and enjoying the views! Well done all!

09.01.2022 It is Daffodil Day this Friday. The daffodil is recognised internationally as the symbol of hope for all people affected by cancer. Cancer Council chose it as their emblem as the bright yellow colouring heralds the return of spring, representing new life and growth. Today the Retro Group got involved by making Daffodil Pinwheels and Egg carton Daffodil Flowers with their own signature colours! Well done all!

09.01.2022 Day 2 of Gardening Australia filming our beautiful Secret Garden!! Kelly was the star of the show!

09.01.2022 Yesterday was Orange Day, as part of the UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign. Several of the groups got involved to raise awareness for this important cause by making signs and handprints. Well done all!

07.01.2022 The Outback Adventures are back and this week the group is in San Remo for Camp Breakaway! The guys have had a great time so far exploring Anzac Walk, Terrigal Beach lookout and the Ugg Boot Factory! Looks like fun guys!

07.01.2022 The HADPAC group and the Superheros Group love working together and last week they worked together to put together a collage of What Makes Us Happy! It is a great exercise to reflect on what makes us happy and have gratitude for those things, no matter how big or small! Well done all!

07.01.2022 Happy Birthday Min Joo! Thank you for celebrating your day with us and your friends! We hope you had an amazing day!

07.01.2022 It was one of Zacs dreams to explore the Blue Mountains, so last week the Exploring Sydney group turned his dream into reality! They visited Euroka Clearing, Blue Mountains National Park, Glenbrook and enjoyed a bushwalk as well as observing the local wildlife! Sounds like a great day Zac! #turningdreamsintoreality

06.01.2022 Welcome back Rachel! We missed you and we are glad you are on your way to recovery!

06.01.2022 Happy Australian National Flag Day! For more info, please go to: https://www.pmc.gov.au/government/australian-na tional-flag/flag-network/australian-national-flag-day-1

06.01.2022 Ryan's Fun Facts for this week! Enjoy

05.01.2022 Tegan enjoyed preparing some food last week so she could have a BBQ with her friend Keely! Well done Tegan!

05.01.2022 Happy Birthday Marisa! The Aberdoon House group loved celebrating with you on Friday, thank you for sharing your day with us!

05.01.2022 The Come Train With Me Group enjoying their day out at Centennial Park. This group is able to practice their community safety and their public transport use skills, among other skill development areas. Well done guys!

04.01.2022 NWDS celebrated International Teddy Bear Day today! Participants made bear masks, enjoyed listening to Kung Fu Panda being read and the company of visiting bears! Well done all!

03.01.2022 The Sunday Group enjoying their day out on Sunday to Wiseman's Ferry. Hopefully, you found some breeze on the water to cool things down for you all!

03.01.2022 Keely has been doing a great job getting involved with Recycling recently. This is a new element to his individual program and he has done an amazing job! Well done Keely!

03.01.2022 The Lavender Cottage Journey Day gentleman all realised their dream this week by having an official Cricket match. As you can see there was lots of fun to be had and all were looking pretty cool in their Cricket whites. They have been training each week for this match ,supported by their coaches/support staff Ashraf and Jatinder. Well done guys . Congratulations on your game well played

03.01.2022 R U OK? Welcome to R U OK day! For more info, please go tohttps://www.ruok.org.au/join-r-u-ok-day #ruok #ruokday

02.01.2022 Holly Celebrated her Birthday this week with her friends at Lavender Cottage . Happy Birthday Holly. Best wishes for an awesome year ahead

01.01.2022 We are going to be collecting items that are needed by Hawkesburys Helping Hands, a charity who assists the homeless and disadvantaged in the Hawkesbury area. If you can assist in any way, no matter how small, please drop items into your local NWDS centre. Thank you for your support, as always!

01.01.2022 Congratulations to the winner of the Scarecrow Festival Art Project. Mariah, aged 10. Well done Mariah...

01.01.2022 A great week at Aberdoon House as usual, this week! There were birthday celebrations for Elizabeth and Min Joo, the National Teddy Bear Day celebrations and participation in Get Active Month as part of our Challenge Corner! Well done all!

01.01.2022 Welcome to National Nutritional Week 2020! For more info, please go to: http://www.tryfor5.org.au/ #tryfor5 #nutrition