News & Events
CEO Announcement
Somerville Community Services would like to advise that after 7 years of service, Lawson Broad will finish as Chief Executive Officer at the end of November. Lawson has reflected on the last few years with the following sentiments: “It has been such a huge privilege to work with the amazing people that make…
R U OK Day
Across Alice Springs, Katherine, Palmerston and Darwin – we took some time out of our day to catch up over afternoon tea and discuss R U OK? day. We had printed conversation starters, and used that as an opportunity to meet with colleagues. It was an opportunity to check in with each other, have meaningful…
Team planning day
Our Coordination of Support Team met yesterday for their annual Team Planning Day in Palmerston. Team members from Alice Springs also travelled up for the event. Somerville’s Coordination of Support Team provides services to people with disabilities and their families across the Northern Territory. The day focused on team discussions, quality improvement, and service development.…
Celebrating International Day of People with Disability
Celebrating International Day of People with Disability with Somerville Community Housing! On 3 December, we unite to recognise the International Day of People with Disability. At Somerville Community Housing, we embody “the courage to be…”— a commitment to creating supported homes that empower and celebrate the unique abilities of every individual. Home is Where Courage…
Introducing Somerville Housing
Somerville is proud to share the launch of Somerville Housing, a not-for-profit specialist housing provider in the Northern Territory. It provides Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) to people with disability and specialist housing needs. The SDA is thoughtfully designed to strike the right balance of independence, functionality and comfort. The architect designed homes are purpose built,…
Disability Sector National Day of Solidarity: Understanding the Voice
The Australian Disability Dialogue, in partnership with First Peoples Disability Network, invites everyone from across the disability sector to an online community gathering to learn more about the Voice Referendum. This is also a day to come together in solidarity with First Nations People, because as the disability community knows all too well – nothing…
Somerville Supports The Yes Campaign
Somerville are proud to support the YES campaign for constitutional recognition. Will you vote Yes to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our Constitution through a Voice? A Yes vote will add recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the principle of a Voice into our Constitution. A constitutionally protected Voice…
NAIDOC 2023: Colin’s Return to Country
To celebrate NAIDOC Week, we want to highlight a recent return to country trip undertaken by one of our Katherine-based residents. Colin is a Jawoyn man from Wugularr (Beswick) living with a disability. In his home community Colin is a much loved and respected elder, but because of his complex needs he lives in Katherine…
Old Friends Reunited
Recently, Somerville staff worked hard to reunite longtime friends Davina, Fabian, and Janice, for a holiday together in Darwin. Davina currently lives in Katherine, Janice lives in Alice Springs, and Fabian lives in Darwin. The holiday was a great chance for them to catch up and spend time together, which they all enjoyed immensely. Well…
The Courage to Be
For many years Somerville’s tagline has been ‘The Courage To Be’. Recently we decided to ask some of our staff and the people who live in our homes to finish that sentence. We are excited to share this short film which we made this year in Darwin.
National Reconciliation Week 2023
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2023, Be a Voice for Generations, encourages all Australians to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible…
All Abilities Expo 2023
Last week the Somerville team attended the 2023 IDA All Abilities Expo. It was a great chance to catch up with industry peers and to discuss the work that Somerville does. Looking forward to the 2024 Expo!
Welcome Fabian
It’s always exciting to be able to welcome a new resident to our SIL housing. Fabian recently joined us in Darwin from Alice Springs and has been having a great time getting out and exploring the city. Welcome Fabian!!
Winners announced at 2023 NT Young Achiever Awards
Image: Amy James being presented with the Somerville Community Service Award by Somerville CEO Lawson Broad. Amy James has won the prestigious Somerville Community Service Award at the 2023 Northern Territory Young Achiever Awards. With almost 150 nominations, Amy won the Award from a strong field of young achievers. The winners were announced on Friday…
Celebrating Easter at Somerville
The Somerville offices will be closed over the Easter break, re-opening on April 11. Wishing everybody the best for the holidays!
