Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation in the News
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15 December 2009 - $25,000 to Taree PCYC for new multi-purpose vehicle.
Taree PCYC will officially launch its new multi-purpose vehicle on Tuesday 15 December, with the assistance of a $25,000 grant from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.
The multi-purpose vehicle aims to reduce the incidence of youth crime and anti-social behaviour throughout the Manning Valley by improving access to healthy, positive activities for young people.
Fitted out with large screen televisions and X Box game consoles, the mobile vehicle will be used in a number of crime "hotspots" identified by police across the Lower North Coast region.
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation Chairman Michael Slater said the Charitable Foundation provided the $25,000 grant to Taree PCYC to help them engage young people who do not have access to transport to attend the PCYC in Commerce Street.
"Due to the lack of public transport, geographical isolation and economic disadvantage, the vehicle will provide the outlying community with regular opportunities to engage young people in positive and structured activities," said Mr Slater.
Taree PCYC Manager Tim Doyle said the grant from Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation is of great benefit to both the young people involved in PCYC and the greater community.
"We would like to thank the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation for helping us to create the vehicle, because without these funds the project could not have gone ahead," said Mr Doyle.
Community groups can request the vehicle attend local events and activities by phoning Tim Doyle on 6551 0292.
The launch of the vehicle will take place at Lansdowne Public School and will be attended by special guest, ex-NRL player, Captain /Coach of the newly re-formed Taree Bulls and Taree PCYC volunteer, Wise Kativerata.
50 Lansdowne school students will test the new vehicle, learn ball skills from Wise Kativerata and enjoy a sausage sandwich and drink for recess.
9 December 2009 - $20,000 to help Hunter Children with special needs.
Hunter Prelude has officially opened its new multi sensory room, with the assistance of a $20,000 grant from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.
Hunter Prelude is an early intervention centre based at Kurri Kurri that provides education and therapy programs to children (0 to 5 years) with special needs.
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation Chairman Michael Slater said the Foundation provided the $20,000 grant to assist Hunter Prelude in developing a sensory room, which will be used in education and therapy programs.
"Many of the children who attend Hunter Prelude are either over sensitive or under sensitive to sensory stimulus in their environment. As a result the child can be unaware of the world around them or they cannot cope with their surroundings,” Mr Slater said.
"The multi-sensory room will provide equipment to allow teachers and therapists to provide educational therapy and programs for the children, which will assist them to better cope with their environment."
"We would like to thank the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation for helping us fit out the multi-sensory room. This support will make an enormous difference to the children and their families," said Hunter Prelude’s Acting Manager Belinda Donkin
"Hunter Prelude provides a vital service to families in Cessnock, Maitland, Muswellbrook and Scone by providing treatment for up to 90 children each day, Mr Slater said.
"Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation recognises the important work that Hunter Prelude does and we are delighted to provide funding to assist their work."
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation has supported a diverse range of projects in the Cessnock region in recent times including the Cessnock District Learning Centre $67,000, Cessnock PCYC $10,000, Endeavour Industries $50,000 and Cessnock Community Training Centre $20,000.
6 August 2009 - $25,000 to help North Coast Women fight breast cancer.
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation has provided BreastScreen NSW North Coast with $25,000 to improve its radiology equipment.
Director of BreastScreen NSW North Coast, Jane Walsh said the new equipment has been installed at the Lismore and Port Macquarie BreastScreen sites located at the Base Hospitals and in the mobile screening van.
"The funding was used to purchase six larger digital X--ray plates," said Ms Walsh.
"The larger plates mean we are able to provide a better service to a wider range of women, in some cases reducing the number of x-rays taken from 12 to 4. Our clients are delighted with the improvement."
"Because we have to take less x-rays, some appointments times are shorter, which means we can now screen more women." said Ms Walsh.
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation Chairman, Michael Slater said BreastScreen NSW North Coast provides a vital community service and one which the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation is proud to support.
"Women in NSW currently have a one in nine chance of developing breast cancer at some stage in their lifetime, and early detection is a vital element in the success of treatment." Mr Slater said.
"By increasing the number of mammograms that can be conducted in a day we can improve early detection rates and have a positive impact on the health of women on the North Coast and reduce family stress."
Early detection is the key to fighting breast cancer – women aged 50 -69 years are particularly encouraged to contact BreastScreen NSW North Coast for their free two yearly mammogram. However all women over 40 years of age (including 70 and over) are able to received free mammograms. Appointments can be made by phoning 13 2050.
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation is also inviting not-for-profit organisations from the Mid North Coast to apply for funding for local, community projects by 6 August 2009.
21 July 2009 - Eight local organisations share funds from Charitable Foundation.
Eight organisations in the Hunter, Mid North Coast and New England will benefit from a $235,984 injection in to local community projects by the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation has now provided over $5 million in grants to over 150 not-for-profit community organisations over the past five years.
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation Chairman Michael Slater said the Foundation Board considered submissions from 44 local, not-for-profit organisations and the eight selected sought funds for very important community projects.
Charities and community groups who received funding in this round were:
- $50,000 to Alzheimer’s Australia NSW to fund the purchase of a “Memory Van” which will deliver education and information on dementia and alzheimers risk reduction to the community in the Hunter and Mid North Coast regions.
- $45,000 to Hunter Surf Life Saving to implement a transition program called the “Rookie Program” to assist in the retention of junior life savers as they enter the senior life saving ranks.
- $44,400 to Port Stephens Community Care to purchase a refrigerated delivery van to deliver frozen meals to the frail and aged.
- $42,162 to Vision Australia to assist with the fit out of a new clinic in Tamworth to meet the growing need for low vision and blindness services for people living in the New England area.
- $19,722 to Lake Macquarie City Library to expand its very successful Early Literacy programs for children in local libraries.
- $13,400 to Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (Hunter) to purchase children’s books, toys, computer software and other resources for the Preschool at Floraville.
- $12,300 to Armidale PCYC to run a youth program called “Know Your Body” which addresses four key education areas relevant to young offenders and youth at risk – physical education, nutritional education, drug and alcohol education and sport related education.
- $9,000 to The Cancer Council NSW to purchase additional resources for the Cancer Information Centre at Calvary Mater Hospital.
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation is currently inviting local, not-for-profit organisations throughout the Hunter, Central Coast, Mid North Coast, New England and Northern Rivers to apply for funding for local community projects. The next funding round closes on 6 August 2009.
To make an application or to obtain further information, download an application form from our website, phone 13 19 87, or visit your local Newcastle Permanent branch.
16 May 2009 - Foundation funds childhood literacy program in Armidale.
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation today presented Armidale Dumaresq Library with $15,000 to fund the ‘Ten Minutes a Day’ early childhood literacy program.
Ten Minutes a Day is an educational program which aims to improve literacy rates within the community by engaging parents and their children aged one to four years old.
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation Chairman Michael Slater said the program is designed to educate parents and carers about the importance of reading to children at an early age and provide a range of reading materials through their local library along with group sessions for parents and their children.
"The Charitable Foundation has proudly supported the program since 2006 and is delighted to assist in expanding the program to Armidale Dumaresq Library," Mr Slater said.
"There is a wealth of evidence to suggest that children who are read to on a regular basis are more readily able to read once they start school.
"Reading for just 10 minutes a day to a child is a wonderful investment in their future," Mr Slater said.
Armidale Dumaresq Systems and Youth Librarian Annette Goodwin said Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation's support would provide a wonderful opportunity for Armidale children to discover the joy of reading books at an early age.
"The 10 Minutes a Day program provides a wonderful opportunity for parents to bond with their child while teaching them a valuable skill," Miss Goodwin said.
"The funding from the Charitable Foundation will provide picture books and CDs along with instructional material and training to empower parents to read to their children."
Each participating Library will receive: Book packs to support the literacy program – these will be available for loan to parents and children and include instructional material for parents, picture books and CDs. Literacy training and instructional classes for parents in the Library – participants will receive information on the importance of developing literacy skills for their children by reading to them - even when they are still babies. Promotional collateral – including posters, advertising and promotional material to promote the program and highlight the benefits associated with improved literacy.
Picture Opportunity
When: 17 June @ 10.30am
Where: Armidale Dumaresq Library 122 Faulkner Street.
What: Official launch of 10 Minutes a Day reading program.
15 June 2009 - Foundation funds childhood literacy program in Tamworth.
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation today presented Tamworth City Library with $15,000 to fund the 'Ten Minutes a Day' early childhood literacy program.
Ten Minutes a Day is an educational program which aims to improve literacy rates within the community by engaging parents and their children aged one to four years old.
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation Chairman Michael Slater said the program is designed to educate parents and carers about the importance of reading to children at an early age and provide a range of reading materials through their local library along with group sessions for parents and their children.
"The Charitable Foundation has proudly supported the program since 2006 and is delighted to assist in expanding the program to Tamworth City Library,’" Mr Slater said.
"There is a wealth of evidence to suggest that children who are read to on a regular basis are more readily able to read once they start school."
"Reading for just 10 minutes a day to a child is a wonderful investment in their future," Mr Slater said.
Tamworth Youth and Branch Services Librarian Narelle Lightfoot said Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation's support would provide a wonderful opportunity for Tamworth children to discover the joy of reading books at an early age.
"The 10 Minutes a Day program provides a wonderful opportunity for parents to bond with their child while teaching them a valuable skill," Ms Lightfoot said.
"The funding from the Charitable Foundation will provide picture books and CDs along with instructional material and training to empower parents to read to their children."
The program will commence at Tamworth City Library on 22 June.
Each participating Library will receive: Book packs to support the literacy program – these will be available for loan to parents and children and include instructional material for parents, picture books and CDs. Literacy training and instructional classes for parents in the Library – participants will receive information on the importance of developing literacy skills for their children by reading to them - even when they are still babies. Promotional collateral – including posters, advertising and promotional material to promote the program and highlight the benefits associated with improved literacy.
Picture Opportunity
When: 16 June @ 2.30pm.
Where: Tamworth City Library 466 Peel Street.
What: Official launch of 10 Minutes a Day reading program.
26 May 2009 - Foundation helps bring smiles to young cancer patients.
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation has given $10,000 to the Hope Bears Charity to bring some joy into hospital stays for children with cancer.
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation Chairman Michael Slater said Hope Bears Charity volunteers make 'Gifts of Hope' including teddy bears, hand puppets, beanies, scarves and blankets – for young patients at the John Hunter Hospital (JHH).
"The support from the Charitable Foundation will help fund the materials needed to make the gifts for the children being treated at the hospital," Mr Slater said.
He said many children from all over regional NSW were treated at JHH because it was the closest treatment facility available to them.
“Hope Bears Charity provides these children with a little bit of happiness as they soldier through their medical treatment and the angst of being away from home," Mr Slater said.
Hope Bears Charity Coordinator Laraine Wilson said the gifts were a small but appreciated gesture for sick children and are much appreciated by their families.
“It is such a joy to be deliver the Hope Bears gifts. It‟s often the element of surprise rather the actual gift which puts a smile on the child‟s face” Ms Wilson said.
The Hope Bears Charity was established in Woolgoolga in 2001 and is run by volunteers. It also distributes gifts through Ronal McDonald House in Newcastle and Tamworth.
Hope Bears Charity Founder Frances Robinson said the support provided by Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation was very much appreciated.
“Volunteers usually purchase materials such as wool and ribbon themselves,” Mrs Robinson said.
“A $10,000 boost means we will be able to make hundreds of items without worrying about the costs of buying the materials.”
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation is currently seeking applications for its next funding round, which closes 6 August 2009.
To make an application or to obtain further information, go to the website, phone 13 19 87, or visit a Newcastle Permanent branch.
31 March 2009 - Young people get Active thanks to Charitable Foundation.
Muswellbrook PCYC has received an $11,000 grant from Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation to continue its popular After Hours Activity Club.
The Activity Club which is held Monday to Thursday from 4.30pm, offers local disadvantaged youth (5-18 years) the chance to attend free activities such as photography, cooking, painting and craft.
Muswellbrook PCYC Manager De-anne Douglas said the Activity Club aims to help young people learn new skills, develop confidence and interact with other children in a safe environment.
"This is the second year we’ve run the Activity Club at Muswellbrook. In the past we’ve relied on short term funding.
"By providing $11,000, the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation has ensured the program will run for an entire 12 months which is a terrific outcome for the young people of Muswellbrook ," Ms Douglas said.
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation Director Phil Neat said the grant provided by the Foundation has assisted in purchasing essential equipment including cameras, craft supplies, sporting equipment and other materials for the Club.
“In most regional areas, the PCYC is a vital thread in the social fabric of the Muswellbrook community, providing a safe haven for our youth and helping to forge young leaders by teaching life skills and self-development programs,” Mr Neat said.
“Given the positive impact programs run by the PCYC have within local communities the Charitable Foundation has provided support to PCYCs in Nelson Bay, Bateau Bay, Lake Macquarie, Umina, Newcastle, Maitland and Taree.”
Photo Opportunity
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation Director Phil Neat will meet students preparing for a cooking class.
What: Muswellbrook PCYC Activity Club Launch
When: 4pm, 1 April 2009
Where: Muswellbrook PCYC Club, Cnr Carl and Market Streets, Muswellbrook.
16 March 2009 - Applications closing for Community Organisations.
Registered charities in the Hunter, Central Coast, Mid North Coast, Northern Rivers and New England regions are encouraged to apply for much needed funding for key projects.
The Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation is inviting charitable organisations to apply for a grant in the Foundation’s latest round of funding which closes 2 April 2009.
In four years, the Charitable Foundation has already approved $4.5 million in funding to over 130 community projects.
Beneficiaries include an assortment of projects including assisting the disadvantaged, providing support in education, health and the arts as well programs supporting the environment and youth development.
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation Chairman Michael Slater believes there are many organisations in the geographic region in which Newcastle Permanent operates, which are worthy of receiving the Foundation’s support.
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation is currently seeking applications for its next funding round, which closes 2 April 2009.
To make an application or to obtain further information, go to the website www.newcastlepermanent.com.au, phone 13 19 87, or visit a Newcastle Permanent branch.
14 February 2009 - $40,000 donation to local Family Support Service.
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation has granted $40,000 to Tamworth Family Support Service (TFSS) for the purchase of a Mini Bus to transport its clients. This service will benefit socially and financially disadvantaged families in Tamworth, Werris Creek, Quirindi, Manilla and Barraba.
The 12-seater Toyota Hiace Mini Bus will transport families to services provided by TFSS including, attending groups, supported playgroup, transporting children in the care of Department of Community Services to contact visits with their parents or siblings and moving families escaping from domestic violence.
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation Chairman Michael Slater said the Mini bus will provide a much-needed service to many disadvantaged families who live in isolated areas where there are minimal transport options and they wish to access Tamworth Family Support Service.
"This Mini bus will not only provide a transport alternative it will also increase families opportunities to access the services offered by Tamworth Family Support, and ultimately improve the outcomes for children and families," said Mr. Slater.
Tamworth Family Support Service has 30 staff and provides a range of community programs and services including Supported Playgroups, Women and Children's Refuge, Early Intervention, Children's Contact Centre and groupwork programs.
In 2006/07, Tamworth Family Support Services assisted over 2,500 families across all 7 programs. It is anticipated these numbers will increase with the provision of the new Mini bus.
"We pride ourselves on being able to support community organisations which, without our assistance, may not be able to raise the funds to achieve the valuable benefits they provide to their local communities," Mr. Slater said.
The Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation is an ongoing initiative and is inviting registered charitable organisations to apply for a grant. The next round of applications close 2 April 2009.
To make an application or to obtain further information, go to the website www.newcastlepermanent.com.au, phone 13 19 87, or visit a Newcastle Permanent branch.
13 February 2009 - A new lease on (wild) life for Armidale.
Citizens Wildlife Corridors Armidale has received a $7,500 grant from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation to assist in protecting and maintaining the Armidale Walking Track.
The Armidale Walking Track is home to rare communities of native flora and fauna and is enjoyed by 60 plus walkers each day.
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation Chairman Michael Slater said the work Citizens Wildlife Corridors Armidale is undertaking in regenerating previously cleared and farmed land is of great importance.
"$5,000 of the grant will be used to build three 20 metre fences to stop motor vehicles entering the track and damaging native vegetation."
"The remaining funds will be used to purchase and plant native flora to help prevent erosion of the track and to encourage native wildlife."
"Regenerating this land with indigenous plants, will not only benefit current walkers and wildlife, it will enable future generations to enjoy the simple pleasures of nature," Mr Slater said.
Citizens Wildlife Corridors was established in 1991 to encourage private landholders to accommodate wildlife and use sustainable land use practices.
Through assisting landholders with grant subsidies, it enables them to protect native remnant vegetation, build multi-purpose wildlife corridors (such as this one) with indigenous vegetation and to link them existing native bush-land.
CWC members have planted more than 55,548 indigenous shrubs and trees and built 11.6 km x 20 m wide, wildlife corridors to link to native bush-land.
"We pride ourselves on being able to support community organisations which, without our assistance, may not be able to raise the funds to achieve the valuable benefits they provide to their local communities," Mr. Slater said.
The Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation is an ongoing initiative and is inviting registered charitable organisations to apply for a grant. The next round of applications close 2 April 2009.
To make an application or to obtain further information, go to the website www.newcastlepermanent.com.au, phone 13 19 87, or visit a Newcastle Permanent branch.
03 February 2009 - $30,000 grant to assist survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Local not-for-profit organisation Heartfelt House has received a $30,000 funding boost from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.
Photo opportunity
What: Cheque Presentation by Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation Chairman Michael Slater to Heartfelt House CEO, Larry Rawstorne and Executive Officer, Vicki Hamilton
When: 2pm, Friday 6 February 2009
Where: 152 Molesworth St, Lismore
Based in Alstonville, Heartfelt House offers a counselling service to adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse in the Northern Rivers area.
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation Chairman Michael Slater said that the Foundation has been operating for the past four years supporting a range of community projects in the Hunter, Central Coast and Mid North Coast and had recently commenced supporting community organizations in the Northern Rivers to coincide with opening of branches of the Newcastle Permanent Building Society in Lismore and Ballina.
"We are delighted be able to provide such a significant amount of funding to an important organisation, such as Heartfelt House, which provides essential services for a prevalent, yet often overlooked, community issue, that being childhood sexual abuse" Mr Slater said.
The $30,000 grant will be used over three years to provide counselling and essential programs to survivors and their families.
"I encourage other organisations and individuals to assist Heartfelt House by making donations via its website www.heartfelthouse.org.au," Mr Slater said.
I would also encourage other local not for profit organisations to consider applying to the Foundation to support worthwhile local community projects. The next round of funding closes on 2 April 2009.
Some statistics:
- Childhood sexual abuse affects one in three females and in one in six males by the time they are 18 years old.
- It is estimated childhood sexual abuse costs Australia $7.2 billion nationally.
- Between 1997 and 2002 DOCS reported 500 cases of proven sexual abuse on minors under the age of 16 on the Far North Coast of NSW. Cases have almost doubled in the past five years.
- It is believed only 10% of child sexual abuse is actually reported to police, a doctor or a relevant agency.
21 January 2009 - International Research Supported by Local Organisation.
Mr Barrie Lewis, Director and Board Member of Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation, will officially hand over a new Microplate reader to Professor Peter Hersey, Conjoint Professor in Oncology at University of Newcastle and Research Director, Newcastle Melanoma Unit, at the research laboratory in the David Maddison Building corner of Watt and King Streets Newcastle at 9.30am Wednesday 21 January, 2009.
The Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation donation of $25,000 helped to purchase the Microplate Reader valued at $42,000. As part of Newcastle Melanoma Unit Research Laboratory’s research “Overcoming resistance of human melanoma to cell death”, it is of vital importance that hundreds of tumour samples be tested quickly and accurately. The new Microplate Reader is a state-of-the-art laboratory tool which will enable more samples to be tested more efficiently and with more accurate results. This will allow more patients at the Newcastle Melanoma Unit to participate in the treatment.
"The Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation has been a long time supporter of the Hunter Melanoma Foundation (HMF) particularly in our school ‘Sun Safety’ educational and awareness program which has provided kits to over 5,000 primary school children across the region and, as an ongoing project, continues to do so. As part of the HMF’s charter to fund research as well as education, awareness and patient support at the Newcastle Melanoma Unit, we are pleased to, once again, work with the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation to provide our local research team with the equipment capable of supporting international research projects such as this" said Paul Kolatchew, Chairman, Hunter Melanoma Foundation.
The research is in response to the difficulty in killing melanoma cells with traditional cancer treatments due to proteins in the cells which inhibit the death pathways initiated by chemotherapy. By testing a new agent, which directly block the protein’s activity allowing the chemotherapy treatment to penetrate the melnoma cell, this research will assist in evaluating the drug’s effectiveness - the outcome of which is likely to directly apply to melanoma patients.
"Melanoma is responsible for about 450 deaths per year in NSW and 1 death per week in the Hunter Region. Our region has one of the highest incidence of melanoma in the world, so the work we do directly effects lives right here - where we live. The funding for this research and the Microplate reader is vital to this project and ultimately provides an opportunity for best possible outcomes" said Professor Hersey.
Media are invited to attend:
9.30am Wednesday 21 January
David Maddison Building, corner of Watt and King Streets Newcastle .
(Building is secure access only so all will need to meet at 9.15 outside building to gain entrance)
For further information contact:
Jenny Noblet, Hunter Melanoma Foundation, 4985 0103 or 0402 832 497
19 January 2009 - Local children with a disability are the latest to benefit from a $35,000 grant.
Northcott Disability Services has received $35,000 over three years from Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation to host a series of respite camps for children with a disability from the Mid North Coast region.
Seven children will attend two upcoming camps held at Tropic Oasis Holiday Villas, Coffs Harbour throughout January. Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation Chairman Michael Slater said the Foundation was pleased to be able to support Northcott Disability Services in
hostin camps for children with a disability.
"The importance of respite for the client and their families is well understood, yet access to respite is not always readily available in areas outside of major cities," Mr. Slater said. "The respite camps perfectly fit the funding criteria of the Charitable Foundation and we are delighted to be able to support this very worthy cause."
Each camp will run for four days and will have children undertaking a number of activities such as bowling, swimming, fishing and mini golf. For children with a disability and their families, respite is an important way to maintain family stability and community cohesion and gives both children with disabilities and their carer's important opportunities to meet new people and experience new places and environments.
Northcott's Regional Team Leader for Coffs Harbour, Liz Forsyth, welcomed the much-needed grant, acknowledging the need for respite and the support provided by the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.
"Respite is very important to both the child with a disability and their carers," Ms Forsyth said. "Caring for a child with a disability is a full-time and demanding role and thanks to the Foundation, Northcott clients, their families and carers in the Mid North Coast community will be able to continue to take a break."
Northcott's regional office in Coffs Harbour services the Mid and Far North coast regions. Services include individual and family support and community participation programs for school leavers.
Northcott Disability Services was established as the NSW Society for Crippled Children in 1929 by the Rotary Club of Sydney and is currently celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2009. Today, Northcott provides support to over 6000 people with a disability and their families across NSW and the ACT by offering a range of quality programs which promote a genuinely inclusive society.
For further information or to make a donation please contact Northcott Disability Services Coffs Harbour office on (02) 6651 2366 or go to www.northcott.com.au.
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