NT Friendship & Support Inc- Alice Springs in Alice Springs, Northern Territory | Community organisation

NT Friendship & Support Inc- Alice Springs

Locality: Alice Springs, Northern Territory

Phone: +61 8 8971 0027

Address: 3/78 Lovegrove Drive 0870 Alice Springs, NT, Australia

Website: https://www.ntfriendship.org.au/

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18.02.2022 We’re excited for 2022, and for the fresh opportunities our EqualiTEA Alice Springs team are brewing up, the team is currently in talks of setting up a new training café, where we will train and guide people with disability to gain skills in a supported environment. While we are excited to take on this opportunity it will only be possible if we have enough volunteer trainees! Are you keen to get involved or know someone who might be interested? Contact our EqualiTEA Team Leader, Helen, to express your interest.

10.02.2022 A year of celebrations, reflections, consolidation and new beginnings! Our 2021 Annual Report was presented at last night’s Annual General Meeting. The report covers our highlights and achievements for 2021 and celebrates our 40th Anniversary. Click the link to read the report, and let us know what you think.

04.02.2022 Happy International Day of People with Disability! Today we celebrate International Day of People With Disability. A day we are so proud of, as it is a day to celebrate the amazing people we work with - and the people that support them.

24.01.2022 Today after four fabulous years, it has come time to bid farewell to our CEO, Stephanie Ransome! Stephanie, we thank you for your passion, tireless advocacy and innovative way of thinking to make the sector inclusive for ALL. You will be missed dearly!

22.01.2022 IT'S HERE AGAIN..... STAFF PROFILE DAY! Bio: My name is Rasmita, I was born in Kathmandu, Nepal. I came to Australia 5 years ago for studies and I have completed bachelor’s degree in professional accounting. Just a year ago, I moved to the NT from Melbourne in search of a great career as I had heard from everyone that NT is the land of opportunities and prosperities. Since our relocation to Northern Territory in 2019, we have greatly adapted, and we are invested in our commit...ment to living in NT and making NT our home. What is your role: I am a NDIS Administration Officer Yeah, but what does that mean? That means I support the overall administrative needs of NTFS NDIS programs and I am responsible for supporting the corporate services, COS and EqualiTEA teams by providing high quality data and administrative services. What’s the best part about it? I just work my work. Either directly or indirectly I’m being able to help someone to get the supports they need. I am gaining more knowledge around the disability sector, disability services and the NDIS. What's the biggest challenge? Being new in the administrative set up but I am blessed to have a supportive team and management. What do you do when you’re not working? I love spending my time with my family, Cooking and spending time in nature.

22.01.2022 HERE WE GO AGAIN- STAFF PROFILE DAY! Bio: Helen is a wife, mum to three adult children and grandmother to two awesome grandkids. Helen recently made the BIG from Queanbeyan (right next to Canberra) to Alice Springs SHE LOVES IT!!! We will ask her again in SUMMERheee heee heee Helen is a positive person who loves socialising, she is always smiling.hmmm wonder what she is up to???? She says never underestimate her kindness for weakness BIG MISTAKE!!! What's your role: ...EqualiTEA Team Leader for Alice Springs Yeah, but what does that mean: I work with staff and participants to ensure each participant gets the best possible support and opportunities to reach their goals. What's the best thing about it: Meeting AMAZING participants and watching them grow and gain confidence. Knowing that you are supporting them to be the BEST version of themselves. What's the biggest challenge: Being new to the disability sector I find learning all the ‘lingo’ and how all the moving pieces (support services) work together. What do you do when you're not working: I love camping with my husband Brendan and just being with nature, it keeps me grounded and balanced. I have a new found love of baking and trying to ‘fatten-up’ my work colleagues I am succeeding!!!

22.01.2022 ** NEW WEBSITE ** Have you seen our new website?? It's looking SLICK (if we do say so ourselves). Here- check it out for yourself: https://www.ntfriendship.org.au/

21.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS to our very own Petina Clerke for her nomination in the NDS Awards. Whatever the outcome, we couldn't be more proud of you!

19.01.2022 GET AROUND STAFF PROFILE DAY! Next up is Ashish (aka, Ash).... Bio: Hi, my name is Ashish Raj Jamarkattel, I know it's a long name and hard to pronounce, so my colleagues call me Ash instead. I was born and brought up in Nepal; it is a small piece of heaven on earth located in the Himalayan range. FYI, this is the country of Mt Everest and where Lord Buddha was born. I came to Australia in 2016 and studied Masters of Accounting and Business Administration in Sydney before mov...ing to NT, Katherine recently. I am in love with NT; it feels like flat land of Nepal, and Katherine looks like the town where I was born. What's your role: I am a corporate services Manager in Katherine Office Yeah, but what does that mean: My role is to manage the Corporate Services team- that includes Finance, HR, Asset Management, Quality assurance and Admin. I also liaise with the higher management in making operational as well as financial budgets and decisions. My other job as CS Manager is to give administrative support to the programs in NTFS. What's the best thing about it? The best thing about my role is that I know about how every program works and have coordinated with staff within various programs and worked alongside them to make their processes smooth. Also, working in Corporate Services is exciting as no two days are the same. So I have a lot of new learning experiences. What is the biggest challenge? When you are working with multiple programs and multiple departments, sometimes you take a lot of work in your hands with tight deadlines. What do you do when you're not working? Currently, when I am not working, I am studying as I am preparing for CPA. Otherwise, I am a big foodie and I like cooking, travelling and watching movies on my free time.

18.01.2022 STAFF PROFILE DAY- ARE YOU READY FOR THIS?!? Introducing Joe- seriously, you can not find a person who works harder than this guy! YOU try pushing a mower around during summer and tell us how you like it?!? ;) Bio: Hi all, am Joseph Mathenge, 33 years of age, proud husband and father of 1 son (and soon expecting another bundle of joy). I am very proud to be part of the Alice Springs EqualiTEA team, under the umbrella of NT Friendship and Support. I am born and raised in a ...beautiful country (Kenya), and I am sooo lucky to be here in Alice Springs with my family. Challenge me anytime for a marathon, and I will give you a good run for your money coz Kenya right there, is where you will find the best marathoners. What's your role: I am an Employment Engagement Assistant (EEA) working with the other phenomenal and delightful EEA Helen. Yeah, but what does that mean: I work with colleagues and participants to ensure we fully realise their skills for work, as well as engaging them with new employment opportunities. What's the best thing about it: Supporting participants during work and any other engagements which puts a smile on their face. What's the biggest challenge: This being a unique concept a couple of others in the industry still haven't grasped what we do and this has slowed down our progress with some participants not being ready on time for work, BUT we are working together with them to turn things around,for our lovely participants. When not at work: I spend most of my time with my son, and we like going swimming, cycling, and playing in the parks. I am also passionate about exercising and have become a gym rat of late.

18.01.2022 NTFS & EqualiTEA Alice Springs would like to congratulate all of the nominees and winners of the 2021 IDPWD Alice Springs Town Council Mayoral Awards! We were thrilled to join our nominees Helen and Lucy, alongside participants Justin and Alicia at the Awards Ceremony held yesterday. A huge congratulations to Justin on taking out the noteworthy award; Justin was nominated for his commitment and work with our parks team, Justin plays an integral part of helping keep our local parks clean and tidy. Justin is a great example of a person living with a disability representing himself and others showing that anything is possible!

16.01.2022 NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Day Wednesday Date 4th November 2020 Time 4.30 pm Venue EqualiTEA Cafe - Katherine... NTFS Offices - Alice Springs The Management Committee (Board) herby give notice of their intention to hold the AGM for NT Friendship & Support Inc Members and local community members are invited to attend. Please RSVP to Executive Assistant Karen Buss [email protected]

13.01.2022 WHAT OUR PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING ABOUT US? I like coming to NTFS because it is fun.... I do some work with Joe and get to go to Bark and Bath for some jobs with the animals, and THEN get to pat them at the end. I also have a T-shirt I wear which makes me feel cool - BIG THUMB’S UP!!!! -Tyler

09.01.2022 Calling all disability support workers, advocates, carers and career changers. WE WANT YOU. EqualiTEA is looking for a casual EEA. While the work is casual, this will grow overtime with the view of moving to a permanent part time position. You MUST be a team player, hardworker and believe in crushing goals WITH people.

06.01.2022 We couldn't finish the week without one last celebration - NTFS Alice Springs would like to congratulate all of the nominees and winners of the 2020 IDPWD Mayoral Awards where our very own Tina Clerke was nominated, alongside participants Sandy Robinson and Ben Russell. Sandy took out the noteworthy award and we’re super proud, 3 years ago Sandy was barely able to leave the house and now she sits on MULTIPLE committees and is an amazing advocate for people in town.

06.01.2022 From the CEO's desk... Final Goodbye It is with sadness and heavy heart I send out my final goodbye, with my last day being Friday 18th December 2020. I am leaving a very different organisation to the one I walked into on 6th June 2017....Continue reading

04.01.2022 Wishing you a Merry Christmas,Happy Holidays, and a safe and prosperous 2021!

02.01.2022 ** WE'RE EXPANDING** For years NTFS has been offering high quality kinship and foster care services to the community of Katherine. Now, we're bringing this down to Alice Springs! To find out more information contact Tricia or Jade on:... Jade: [email protected] // 0438 367 587 Tricia: [email protected] // 0419 699 473 (08) 8971 0027 (

31.12.2021 We will remember them. Lest we forget.