Day at Dreamworld

22 November, 2007 
Young adults from the New England region travelled to Dreamworld on the Gold Coast thanks to a camp organised by Northcott Disability Services. The camp provided siblings of those with a disability the opportunity to form networks and support systems with other young people sharing similar life issues.

Northcott acknowledged by the community

12 September, 2007
Northcott Disability Services was announced winner of the “Excellence in Contributing to the Community by a Not for Profit Organisation” category at the 2007 Suncorp Parramatta Regional Awards for Business Excellence on September 4, 2007. The awards, held at The Roxy Hotel Parramatta, honoured small, medium and large businesses from across Sydney's Greater West and beyond.

Spinasaurus visits Richmond North Public School

11 September, 2007
Richmond North Public School played host to a big and friendly blue dinosaur named Spinasaurus on Thursday 6 September, 2007 in recognition of Spina Bifida Awareness Week 2007. Spinasaurus, who has a gap in his backbone to represent spina bifida, is the official mascot of The Northcott Spina Bifida Group. The dinosaur visited the school during Spina Bifida Awareness Week, which ends on September 7.

Giving it a go

16 August, 2007
It was all about having a go as over 90 children with a physical disability, their carers and teachers from schools across Sydney took to the State Sports Centre, Homebush.

Northcott's Jobmatch recognises employers

1 August, 2007
Northcott Disability Services’ employment service Jobmatch held The Inaugural Jobmatch Employer of the Year Award at the Northcott Conference and Function Centre, North Parramatta on Tuesday July 17, 2007.

Northcott's Girl's Night In

28 June, 2007
Eighteen-year-old Kristy Pedras of St Clair attended the recent Girl’s Night In function held for teenagers from across Sydney on Friday June 1, 2007.

New era of service provision for Nepean

20 June, 2007
Northcott Disability Services clients and their families in the Nepean now have access to programs and resources locally with the launch of a new office in Penrith on June 13, 2007. The Hon. Kristina Keneally MP, Minister for Ageing and Minister for Disability Services officially opened the premises on Coombes Avenue that will house four Northcott Disability Services programs including; Northcott’s Individual Community Participation Program, Western Sydney Therapy Team, Jobmatch and Intensive Family Support.

Mainbrace builds a better future

20 June, 2007
St Leonards based organisation Mainbrace Constructions were formally acknowledged for their $6000 donation towards Northcott Disability Services on June 19, 2007.

Inspirational Tony Petrin achieves amazing goal

June 8 2007
Supported by Northcott Disability Services, Tony Petrin recently achieved a remarkable goal by completing his Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. 

Library donation revolutionises library

Schools score for Northcott

30 May 2007
Students with physical disabilities from schools across Sydney gave it a go at Northcott's Senior Interschool Football Carnival, held at the State Sports Centre, Homebush on Tuesday May 29. Brett Ogden of Oakville, a 2007 NSW representative for Wheelchair Rugby and Adin March of Cherrybrook, Sports Development Officer for Wheelchair Sports NSW welcomed students on the day.

Fun-loving Kaitlyn

7 May 2007
Kaitlyn Bromley of Tarcutta near Wagga Wagga is a cheeky and outgoing three-year-old. Being the youngest of five siblings in her family allows her to get up to mischief.

Motivated to break down stereotypes

22 May 2007 
Andrew Williams of Baulkham Hills can thank Northcott Disability Services for his chosen career. The 20-year-old, who has spina bifida, is currently supported by Northcott and a recent recipient of Northcott’s Thomas Hepburn Lennox scholarship. After undertaking work experience at Northcott’s Public Relations Department in 2001, Andrew instantly knew he had found his chosen profession.

May Gibbs' fans treasures stories to help Northcott

Work experience pays off

Northcott Family Fun Day

It began at Northcottand the rest is history

27 March 2007 
Emma Fergusson received the best 30th birthday present ever on Friday March 2, a marriage proposal from her long time partner Mark Huthwaite.

Kids make a splash with Northcott

19 March 2007
It was all about having a go as over 60 children with physical disabilities, their teachers and carers took part in Northcott's Junior Interschool Swimming Carnival,  held on Friday March 16 at Ryde Aquatic Centre. Matt Levy of Northbridge, a former world recorder holder in the 200m freestyle in May 2003 welcomed students and encouraged them to achieve. Matt has cerebral palsy and is sight impaired. He is a member of the Australian with a Disability swimming program at the NSW Institute of Sport and represented Australia at the 2004 Athens Paralympic Games.

John receives much-needed respite

16 March 2007
John Whitham, an 80-year-old from Epping cares for both his 44-year-old son with a disability and his wife Thelma, who has arthritis.

Perrottet of Parramatta Leagues cycles for charity

15 March 2007
Parramatta Leagues Club Gaming Manager Hugh Perrottet will take part in Northcott Disability Services 2007 Charity Cycling Challenge.

Northcott and NRL smooth sailing

2 March 2007
Northcott Recreation clients sailed the waters of Sydney Harbour with rookies from the Parramatta Eels as part of the Sailors with DisAbilities (SWD) program.

New family support program for Warragamba

19 February 2007
A weekly supported play group reaching pre-school aged children and their families was launched in Warragamaba on Monday, February 19.

Charity, cycling and a connection to Vietnam

16 February 2007
Travelling to Vietnam as part of Northcott's 2007 Charity Cycling Challenge will be an adventure one young couple will never forget. Northcott invited adventurous Australians to take part in its Vietnam Cycling Challenge in an effort to raise funds for the organisation. Marc and Sue Napoli answered the call. The couple and 12 other cyclists will now embark on a 500km bike ride across Vietnam in March 2007 to raise much-needed funds for children and adults with disabilities.

Phil Cave adds AM to list of achievements

1 February 2007
Phil Cave, Chairman of Northcott Disability Services has recently been made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM).

Recurrent funding to help families in crisis

29 January 2007
Northcott Disability Services has secured $300,000 of recurrent funding, plus initial funds to set-up a new service based in Penrith.