Northcott AmbassadorsCelebrity Ambassadors
"Northcott Disability Services has supported people with disabilities across NSW and the ACT for 80 years and you too can help them continue to build an inclusive society. So please donate now."
Jayme Paris - Bronze medal Paralympic Cyclist at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games, Jayme Paris is proud to be an Ambassador for Northcott Disability Services after receiving support and services from Northcott at a young age - to assist her with Cerebellar Ataxia. "I am absolutely honoured to an Ambassador for Northcott Disability Services. Northcott supports so many people and I am one of those people. When I first started school, Northcott worked out ways to make it easier for me to do my schoolwork. They sorted out my seating and desk, fitted special aids to my computer and special weight bands for my wrists to help control my ataxia. But they did so much more than that, they gave me my independence and confidence, which gave me a "normal" childhood. Without that start, I wouldn't be where I am today. I have become a Paralympian, a Telstra Paralympic Education Program Ambassador and a Premiers Sporting Challenge Ambassador. I have earned an Elite Athlete Scholarship to Macquarie University for 2010 in Childcare Management and I am working as a teachers aide at Doonside Techonology High School, showing other kids with a disability some of the strategies Northcott taught me. I will always be grateful to Northcott and will do my upmost to spread the news of their great work to anyone I can. Northcott taught me I could do anything. They gave me the words I now live by "THERE IS NO SUCH WORD AS CAN'T."
“I have been supporting Northcott for almost 30 years as a regional ambassador and am amazed throughout that time how Northcott and its services have grown. More and more people are so reliant on Northcott and without the support that Northcott provides, we wouldn’t have the inclusive society we do now.”
“I’m very proud to be associated with Northcott Disability Services; as they are an organisation that plays a significant role for our community. The continuous dedication and the services in which they provide are essential for improving the quality of lives of people with disabilities, along with their families and carers. Many people would not receive this specialised support if Northcott Disability Services ceased to exist, which emphases the real importance of this organisation.”
Alex Blackwell - International cricketer and Vice Captain of the Australian women's cricket team, Alex Blackwell jumped at the opportunity to be an Ambassador for Northcott Disability Services after meeting clients and families at Northcott's Annual Cricket Legends Lunch, held in February 2009. "It was a privilege to meet many of Northcott’s clients, in particular Emily Dash and her family, who I sat with for the lunch. I learnt of the significant difference that Northcott makes to individual clients and their families. I hope to assist in raising awareness about Northcott Disability Services and the tremendous support they provide to people with disabilities in order to help develop their skills and achieve their goals. It is with great pleasure that I play a small part in helping Northcott Disability Services achieve their goal to triple the number of people they support from 6000 to 18,000 by 2012."
Dr Cindy Pan - Medical practitioner, writer and media spokesperson, Dr Cindy Pan is honoured to be an Ambassador for Northcott Disability Services. "It is an enormous honour and a great privilege to be an Ambassador for Northcott Disability Services. Northcott provides such wonderful support to so many people with disabilities, as well as their families and carers, optimising opportunities to focus on abilities rather than disabilities and enhancing quality of life in every respect. Thank you to all those who support Northcott in its wonderful efforts to create a more inclusive society by assisting all people with disabilities to develop their skills, achieve their goals and live their dreams."
"Northcott has helped me out so much all throughout my life. Most recently, they assisted my family and I in modifying our kitchen, which was a huge slog, taking 3 years to complete. Without their tireless perseverance I'm sure it would never have happened at all. They have helped me with getting my wheelchairs, seating plans, physiotherapy, other home modifications to the bathroom and ramps, the list goes on. Everyone there is always so friendly and understanding, and they always go the extra mile to make everything as comfortable and agreeable as possible."
"The Adult Recreation Service has allowed me to go on a three day hike in Tasmania, ski camp, outback 4WD trip to the Simpson Desert, fishing, sailing and sports recreational camps at Jindabyne and Berry. Jobmatch has helped me get a job, which I have been in for four years now. As you can see from the activities I have completed through Northcott, my hobbies are focused around outdoor activities. These activities also allow me to socialise with my peers, another important part of my life". "My mottos I live by are: live life to the max! Never give up! And give everything in life a go!"
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Mike Munro - Media personality and current co-host of Seven’s public affairs program Sunday Night, Mike Munro has joined the Northcott family as an Ambassador for Northcott Disability Services 80th year anniversary celebrations. 
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Peter Wynn - Parramatta Eels footballer from 1979 to 1990. Wynn represented Australia in the first NSW State of Origin Series winning team and in 2002 was selected as one of 13 Parramatta legends. A retired teacher, having taught secondary mathematics at various schools across Western Sydney, Wynn is a tireless advocate of Northcott Disability Services and many other worthwhile charities..jpg)
Joel Reddy - Parramatta Eels top try scorer for 2008 is proud to be an Ambassador for Northcott Disability Services. Northcott is one of the official charity partners of the Parramatta Eels.
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Riana Head-Toussaint - Riana is 17 years old and is currently completing year 12. Riana was 10 months old when she was in a car accident which resulted in her disability; paraplegia. Riana loves to hang out with her family and friends, bodyboarding, tanning and listening to music.
Tony Petrin - Tony is 22 years of age and is living with mild cerebral palsy. Tony has been using Northcott Disability Services for over eight years, and throughout this time he has used many services, including Jobmatch and Adult Recreation.