Northcott

30/04/2026

Northcott is proud to be a national partner of Envisage, and we are currently offering a free 5-week program for Brisbane parents and caregivers raising children aged 0-8 with developmental concerns, disabilities, or who are neurodiverse.

Starting 7 May, our in-person program covers:

• What is health and wellbeing in early child and family development?
• Child and family development
• Parenting is a dance led by the children
• Looking after myself
• Communication, Collaborating and Connection

This is a free program, so there is no cost to you. You don’t need a diagnosis or NDIS plan to join.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4dVrsvz

30/04/2026

We are excited to share some big news! 🥳

We are thrilled to have been awarded a Commonwealth Bank Staff Foundation Community Grant. This grant will help support the impactful work we do in the community, including an exciting exhibition our customers are currently working on.

Life Skills and Work and Study customers from North Rocks and Blacktown are getting creative and working on their pieces for this major showcase, which will be on display in October at Mercure Parramatta.

As you can see, their talent is undeniable.

A huge thank you to the CommBank staff who participate in Workplace Giving. Your support made this grant possible.

29/04/2026

Come and say hello to the friendly Northcott team this May at one of the expos we’re attending across NSW and QLD. We’d love to chat about supports, services and housing options.

7 May: Ready Set Connect, Wagga Wagga
7 May: Ready Set Connect, East Sydney
13 May: Living Well Expo, Coffs Harbour
13 May: Hornsby Able Meet, Waitara
14 May: Able Meet, Liverpool
14 May: Western Sydney Employment Life skills & Leisure Expo, Blacktown
19 May: Aged & Disability Expo, Gold Coast
19 May: Ready Set Connect, Ipswich
26 May: Able Meet, Castle Hill
28 May: Ready Set Connect, Blacktown

Don’t be shy! We’d love to chat about how we can support you to live the life you choose. If you can’t come to see us in person, just give us a call on 1800 818 286.

29/04/2026

New vacancy in Old Toongabbie!

This welcoming single level home is shared by four male residents aged 34 to 65 who value a calm, predictable environment. The home offers multiple living spaces, a large covered outdoor area and 24 hour support in a friendly Western Sydney neighbourhood.

To be able to live in this house you will need to have Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) funding included in your NDIS package, which is in addition to Supported Independent Living (SIL) funding.

This Northcott disability property in Toongabbie has one vacant room – contact Northcott for more information.

28/04/2026

Envisage Families is a free peer program that supports parents and caregivers raising children aged 0-8 with developmental concerns, disabilities, or who are neurodiverse.

Created in collaboration with parents, professionals and researchers, the program is designed to empower you to feel confident and supported in making the best choices for your family.

You don’t need a diagnosis or NDIS plan to join. It is free to join with no cost to you.

HOW IT WORKS:

• 5 x weekly interactive workshops (90 mins per week)
• Online and in-person workshops delivered by trained health professional together with a parent with lived experience
• Daytime and evening sessions available

Head to http://envisage.community/workshop/ or contact the Envisage Families team who can take you through the registration process: (07) 3861 6079 or envisage@acu.edu.au

24/04/2026

Anzac Day is a time for us all to recognise those who have served our country in all conflicts, wars and peace operations since 1914.

One of the many who served our country was Sir John Northcott, an Anzac who fought at Gallipoli in 1915. As a young captain with the 12th Battalion, he was shot before reaching the shore at Anzac Cove and was later found badly wounded but alive. He survived and went on to serve his country for many years.

Sir John rose through the ranks of the Australian Army and later became the first Australian born Governor of New South Wales. He was widely respected and known for travelling across the state to meet people in communities large and small.

Sir John was a strong supporter of the NSW Society for Crippled Children, taking an active interest in our work both during and after his time as Governor. In 2004 we changed our name to Northcott, in his honour.

On Anzac Day, we remember Sir John Northcott’s service and legacy, and honour all who have served.

Lest we forget.

22/04/2026

Northcott is excited to offer the fully funded ENVISAGE Families program starting on 28 April.

This program is for parents and caregivers of children aged 0-8 with developmental concerns, a disability or who are neurodiverse.

Across 5 x online sessions of up to 90 minutes each, we will cover:

• What is health and wellbeing in early child and family development?
• Child and family development
• Parenting is a dance led by the children
• Looking after myself Communication, Collaborating and Connection

You don’t need a diagnosis or NDIS plan to join. This is a free program, so there is no cost to you.

To register, head to https://bit.ly/4sHqxT1 or contact the ENVISAGE team who can help with the registration process:

☎ (07) 3861 6079
📧 envisage@acu.edu.au

21/04/2026

Attending a playgroup for the first time can be daunting for parents, especially when you’re not sure what to expect. For dad Luke, it was his daughter Edith who showed him the ropes when he went along with her for the first time.

“It gives us a different perspective on our child’s development and needs,” he says. “And when playgroup is on break, we definitely hear about it at home!”

Read about Luke's playgroup experience here: https://bit.ly/4u1l22Q

20/04/2026

Away from the hustle of our big cities, Coffs Harbour is often named as one of the country’s most desirable coastal places to live. 🌊 🌴

If that's your dream, we have a new vacancy in this welcoming home with Northcott disability support on-site.

Take a look around with Peter then call us on 1800 818 286 to arrange your own personal inspection.

https://northcott.com.au/housing/coffs-harbour-126

17/04/2026

Hannah and Tyra are helping reshape how disability research is done. As both Northcott customers and Community Research Partners, they’ve brought lived experience, insight and leadership to the groundbreaking Preventing Everyday Harm project.

In March, the research outcomes were launched on the Preventing Everyday Harm website, sharing key findings and practical tools in accessible formats for people with disability, families, workers and providers.

The project was proudly celebrated yesterday at Northcott Parramatta, highlighting the meaningful contributions of researchers with lived experience, what the research uncovered about everyday harms and how they can be prevented.

Delivered in partnership with Flinders University and UNSW, the project explores moments of harm experienced by people with disability in everyday settings and ways to recognise and prevent them into the future.

Thank you to everyone who attended, including Donna Davis MP, Member for Parramatta. A special thank you to our wonderful caterers: Campbelltown Work and Study customers, Parramatta Work and Study customers, and Leslie and Fred from one of our Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes.

Read more about the Preventing Everyday Harm project here: https://bit.ly/4cfH4Zx

16/04/2026

We were proud to welcome Professor Habib Benzian from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to Northcott’s dental clinic recently.

His visit was a great reminder about how small, everyday adjustments in how we communicate and deliver care can make a big difference for people with disability.

Thanks to our teams and partners at the University of Sydney School of Dentistry for helping make inclusive, community-led oral health care possible - and for creating real-world learning opportunities for the next generation of clinicians.

Find out more about the Northcott dental clinic and how we’re improving access to oral health checks here: https://events.humanitix.com/host/627f04f1610e730bb703f1d4

15/04/2026

Accessible. Modern. Designed for independence. 🏡

Discover this Liverpool home built to support people with disability, with the option of 24‑hour nursing support to match your needs.

Explore the property 👉 https://bit.ly/4tJpS4F