Wheels for Wendy

New wheels changed Wendy's world thanks to the generousity of donors who heard her story at Northcott's 80th Anniversary Gala Ball.

2009 International Day of People with Disability

Northcott Disability Services, in partnership with Parramatta City Council, celebrated International Day of People with Disability on Thursday, 3 December, at Church Street Mall, Parramatta.

Wheelchair for China

For the first time in his life nine-year-old Richard Zhao, who is living with cerebral palsy will be able to push himself around in a wheelchair, gaining independence to engage in the world around him.

Birthday Picnic Party

Northcott Disability Services held a birthday picnic for clients, family, staff and friends to celebrate 80 years of disability services on Sunday, 8th November 2009. Entertainment on the day included face painting, music, games, clowns, a petting zoo and the chance to meet Northcott’s mascot, Spinasaurus.

Northcott's 80th Anniversary Gala Ball

To celebrate 80 years of building an inclusive society for people living with disabilities and raise funds for a new research initiative, Northcott Disability Services held an 80th Anniversary Gala Ball sponsored by Anchorage Capital Partners at the Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney on Saturday, 31 October 2009.

Acknowledging Carers

Meet Ingrid Kelly, one of the many carers in Australia supporting someone with a disability, whose vital role in Australia’s society will be acknowledged during Carer’s Week 2009, held from18-24 October.

Rotary: a big part of Northcott history

Presidents of Rotary Clubs throughout metropolitan Sydney came together on Wednesday, 30 September 2009 to commemorate a door knock appeal which began an 80 year long history of disability care by Northcott Disability Services

A Symbol of Hope, Congratulations Jayme

Bronze medal champion at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games, Jayme Paris, journeyed back to her her birth and re-birth on a charity bike ride called "A Symbol of Hope" raising over $10,000 for Northcott.

Good guy of the month

Joel Reddy was named the One Community Good Guy of the Month for September in recognition of his fundraising work and support of Northcott Disability Services on Thursday, 24 September.

Solicitors run for respite house

The team from Coleman & Greig raised $5,670 for Northcott Disability Services’ Karingal Respite House through their ‘Km’s for Karingal’ fundraiser.

New service for people living with spina bifida

Adults living with spina bifida will now have access to a new state-wide resource team that will provide clinical consultation, education, support and preventative health strategies to adults with spina bifida across NSW health services.

Doodling masterpieces raise over $10,000

Australian celebrities with artistic flair bandied together once again, doodling to raise over $10,000 for children and adults with disabilities.

Northcott at the Parramatta Eels Game

Northcott raised funds at the Parramatta Stadium on Friday night, August 28, when the Parramatta Eels defeated the Penrith Panthers 48-6.

Northcott Celebrates 80 Years!

A year to celebrate! This year marks the 80th anniversary of Northcott Disability Services provision of care and support to children and adults with disabilities across NSW and the ACT.

Spina Bifida Awareness Week 2009

Help Northcott raise awareness of spina bifida and the importance of a folate rich diet for women of child bearing age for Spina Bifida Awareness Week, September 1-7. 

Bidding War for Joel Reddy's Boots

After the clash between the Parramatta Eels and the Penrith Panthers on Friday night, August 28, the Eels top try scorer of 2008, Joel Reddy, auctioned off a signed pair of his Puma football boots to raise vital funds for children and adults with disabilities. The boots have now been auctioned off for $560!

Wishing Well works for Northcott

Members of Parramatta Leagues Club have been throwing their spare change into Northcott Disability Services Wishing Fountain, located in the foyer of the club, to support children and adults with disabilities over the past 10 years.

Dedicated Disability Service in Moree

People who live in the Moree area will now have access to dedicated disability services closer to home with the opening of a new office.

New Residence in Tamworth

Northcott Disability Services has officially launched a new Tamworth office, located on Goonoo Goonoo Road. The office will provide more consultation for people with disabilities and their families and greater support for Northcott workers.

Get Connected to a New Online Community

Livewire.org.au and Northcott Disability Services announced a partnership which will enable young people living with disabilities to better interact online.

Wheelchair Conquers Simpson Desert

Pushing a conventional wheelchair over sand is by no means an easy feat.
Never before has a wheelchair been used to traverse through the red sand dunes of the Simpson Desert until now.

Doodles Deliver for Northcott

For the second year, Northcott Disability Services hosted its Celebrity Doodle Auction in a night of cocktails, canapés and autographed celebrity artwork raising over $5,000.

4WD to the Simpson Desert

On Saturday 30 May, ten young clients of Northcott embarked on an epic 16-day 4WD journey which will take them on a trip of a lifetime to as far as the Simpson Desert in South Australia.

A Roaring Success

The Roaring 1920’s Fundraising Ball, held on Saturday 23 May 2009, at Club Marconi in Bossley Park was a roaring success, with $10,000 raised.

Governor of NSW launches Northcott's 80th Birthday

Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir, AC CVO, Governor of NSW, officially launched the 80th anniversary of Northcott Disability Service at Government House in Sydney on Tuesday, 19 May 2009.

Parramatta Eels support Celebrity Doodle Auction

Parramatta Eels players Nathan Hindmarsh, Feleti Mateo, Eric Grothe, Jarryd Hayne, Krisnan Inu, Nathan Cayless, Coach David Farleigh and Northcott Ambassador Joel Reddy have created their own doodling masterpiece.

New Bus launched in Riverina and New England

Children and adults with a disability in the Riverina and New England region have each been enjoying a new, safe and comfortable bus.

Wagga Wagga celebrates 80 years of Northcott

Over the past 80 years, Northcott Disability Services has provided much needed care and support to children and adults with disabilities across NSW and the ACT, opening its doors in Wagga Wagga in 1979.

P.L.A.Y Project now available in Australia

Dr Richard Solomon, Medical Director and Creator of the P.L.A.Y (Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters) Project has launched this innovative therapy to the first Australian organisation, Northcott Disability Services.

Sign Up for a 4WD Adventure of a Lifetime!

11 March 2009

Own a 4WD? Want to experience the High Country behind the wheel? Need someone experienced to guide you on a journey of a lifetime?

Drive 4 Life is calling you!

The Roaring 20s with Northcott Disability Services

10 March 2009

Come along and celebrate the roaring 20’s with Northcott Disability Services at Club Marconi on Saturday, 23 May 2009. The celebrations are in honour of Northcott Disability Services 80th year of providing services to people with a disability and their families and carers. The money raised will go towards Northcott’s Adult Recreation Service, which receives no government funding.

Kids with disabilities make a splash with Northcott

13 March 2009

Junior school students with disabilities across Sydney competed at Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre as part of Northcott Disability Services Interschool Junior Swimming Carnival held on Friday, 13 March 2009.

Northcott's 13th Annual Cricket Legends Lunch

23 February 2009

Northcott Disability Services 13^th Annual Cricket Legends Lunch witnessed a new legendary team for Australian cricket take the pitch to support and raise much needed funds for children and young adults with disabilities. Held in Northcott’s 80^th year, the lunch was on Friday February 20 at Dockside – Cockle Bay Wharf Darling Harbour and raised over $100,000 to provide 600 nights of respite care to children and young adults with disabilities.

First ParaGolfer in Australia

6 January 2008

Teenagers with a physical disability who use Northcott Disability Services Recreation program, will be the first in Australia to have access to the ParaGolfer, an innovative all-terrain special mobility device that enables people who use a wheelchair to be lifted from a sitting position to a standing position.