A new way of life for Kelly
“She just loves everything about it. I couldn't tell you one thing. She's just so happy.” This is the reply Sue gives when asked what she thinks her granddaughter Kelly likes best about living in her own home. And it’s exactly the sort of reply our Housing and Supported Independent Living staff in Tamworth like… Read more...
Mardi Gras 2019: All aboard the Fearless Express!
Disabled social activist, poet and artist Georgia Cranko will lead the ‘Fearless Express’ on Saturday 2 March, stopping all stations to inclusion at the 2019 Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade! LGBTQIA+ people with disability are embracing this year’s theme, raising awareness of public transport accessibility issues and expressing themselves and their sexuality fearlessly. Read more...
How Chelsea planned her NDIS goals
Creating a NDIS plan that works for you can empower you to make important choices to live the life you choose. Thinking about your goals for the year, and what support you will need to achieve these goals, is a crucial starting point. Once you have a better understanding of your goals, you’ll be more Read more...
Support to get the most from the NDIS
“I have been a lot happier with the outcomes I’ve made through Northcott. Because of the support they’ve offered, I’ve been able to come out my shell. I do more things for myself and have become more independent.” Twenty-two-year-old Deanna is referring to the support she’s received this year from Northcott’s Coordination of Supports (CoS) Read more...
Vale Thomas Hepburn Lennox
On Tuesday 12 February, Northcott lost a valued supporter in Thomas (Tom) Hepburn Lennox . The name is undoubtedly known across Northcott because of the scholarship that bears his name. Around 120 Northcott customers have been supported through this scholarship, with iconic Australian, Kurt Fearnley being an inaugural recipient. The Scholarship was announced in 1999 Read more...
Northcott Accommodation is coming to the Taree, Forster, Tuncurry area!
Expressions of interest are now open for disability housing in Taree, Tuncurry and Forster areas. Call our friendly team today on (02) 6552 1300 to take that next step towards independence. Northcott has a long history in providing accommodation for people with disability and we are moving into your neighbourhood. We provide a free comprehensive Read more...
Celebrating Healthy Relationships and Sexuality Week
This week the world will be filled with hearts and roses in celebration of Valentine’s Day. It’s a fun day for couples, but we want to open up the conversation around relationships and sexuality to everyone – which is why we’ve dubbed this week ‘Healthy Relationships and Sexuality Week’! To celebrate, we spoke to our Read more...
Let’s talk about sex…
“I didn’t know Northcott offered services to help me explore sex and see if I could actually do it. Then I spoke to Alicia [Northcott’s Sexuality and Relationships Coordinator]. She helped me with the first steps and how to go about seeing a sex worker. She made me feel more comfortable and actually want to Read more...
Tales from Two
Just like other young guys, Mohammed was curious about sex and relationships. Around three years ago, he approached Alicia, our Sexuality and Relationships Education Coordinator, to see if our service could support him to explore new relationships and intimate experiences. Mohammed: When I met Alicia, I was nervous about bringing up the subject. But after Read more...
Supporting parents to access services
“I couldn’t do most of what I’ve done with Maddison without Natasha from Northcott. She’s a world of information. She’s made such an effort to find more resources for me, and to get me referred to other services to help Maddison,” says Joanne, a Northcott customer in Tamworth. Joanne’s four-year-old daughter Maddison has attention deficit Read more...
Guide to Sydney’s best accessible attractions
Had one too many Netflix binge sessions and looking for a way to get yourself and the family off the couch? Then fill your weekends with fun and adventure with our guide to some of Sydney’s best accessible attractions. Taronga Zoo Skip the nature documentaries and instead come face-to-face with your favourite animal friends in Read more...