News & Events
2018 NT Young Achiever Awards
Somerville would like to congratulate Phoebe Hooper, winner of the NT Young Achievers Somerville Community Service Award.
NT Ombudsman Office visits Somerville
Recently, Somerville hosted Dez Wilde from the NT Ombudsman Office. On his visit, Dez gave a presentation to the Somerville Management team explaining the role of the Ombudsman’s Office. The Ombudsman investigates and resolves complaints about Northern Territory Government agencies, local government councils and police conduct. Knowing who to contact to raise a question or…
Seniors of Excellence NT Awards
Somerville vice-president Daphne Read has been presented with a 2015 Seniors of Excellence NT Award. The award recognises and celebrates the voluntary contributions that people aged over 65 years make within our community. Daphne was one of eleven amazing people that have served the community in so many ways, often for many years, as ‘quiet…
Katherine Morning Tea
Katherine staff celebrated Somerville’s 50th birthday with a “Garden Tea Party”. There was a big turnout and it was a great opportunity for all who attended to learn more about Somerville’s programs, share information, and of course to celebrate our 50th birthday with a huge cake. See the Katherine Times aticle here
2015 Gran Fondo
In its fourth year, the Top End Gran Fondo invites competitive, amateur and recreational cyclists of all abilities to participate in a community cycling event that showcases the unique NT environment. Six Somerville riders completed the 120km event and another completed a 50km Half-Fondo. Another group of six also competed in the Mini-Fondo. Well done…
Knitted blankets kindly donated to people in need
Somerville Katherine office has just received some wonderful presents from knit-one-give-one (KOGO). KOGO consist of hundreds of volunteer knitters who make a whole range of items including scarves, beanies, blankets, adults’, children’s and babies’ clothing. The finished items are passed onto organisations like Somerville who then distributes them to people in need such as those…
Member for Wanguri, Nicole Manison MLA visits Somerville
Local parliamentary member for Wanguri, Nicole Manison MLA, called in and spent some time with Somerville Management and Staff. Nicole addressed the staff at morning tea and thanked them for all their good work and dedication. Nicole then went for a tour of our Wagaman facilities. Somerville Managers in company with Nicole Manison MLA (L-R…
High Tea and Fundraising for fellow territorians
As part of Somerville’s 50th Birthday celebration a High Tea was held in the grounds of Somerville for 50 local ladies. Former Administrator of the Northern Territory and Somerville patron, The Hon Austin Ash (AC QC) was guest speaker for the event and entertained the gathering with his stories of the Territory. Another highlight of…
Raising awareness for homeless persons
As part of National Homeless Persons week the Family Services Team held a barbeque and information stall at Centrelink Palmerston, to raise awareness of this increasing problem. The barbeque was well attended and gave Somerville staff an opportunity to provide information to the public on the various programs and assistance we can provide. Somerville’s Community…
Our annual golf day
Each year Somerville organises a number of social activities. These events help contribute to the family atmosphere and enjoyable work environment. This in turn reflects in a dedicated professional workforce with the ultimate outcome of a high standard of service provided to clients and service users. Recently staff took part in the “Annual Golf Day”.…
Somerville welcomes a special visitor
Lin Hatfield Dodds, National Director of UnitingCare Australia was recently in the Top End and spent some time with Somerville Staff, Management and Board. As a regular visitor to Somerville, we always look forward to not only Lin’s company, but her thoughts and views on social and economic issues relating to children, young people, families…
Australasian Reporting Awards
An Annual Report not only helps Somerville communicate its activities and accomplishments during the past year but it also recognises special people including staff, donors and volunteers. Although the objective is not to receive awards, awards do provide an opportunity for Somerville to benchmark its report against National and International criteria and in turn achieve…
Seniors Expo
Somerville Community Services staff attended Darwin’s very first Seniors Expo, held on the lawns of the Museum & Art Gallery of the NT. Staff manned one of 30 stalls at the Expo and provided handouts and information to seniors on our services and programs. The Expo was such a success that organisers are considering holding it…
Donation from Nicole ManisonMLA, Member for Wanguri
Local parliamentary member for Wanguri, Nicole Manison MLA, kindly donated a voucher towards the purchase of items for the fun and fitness event at Lake Alexander as part of the City of Darwin Disability Awareness Festival. Photo: Somerville Manager Allison O’Connor and Administrative clerk Jessica Anglesey with Nicole Manison MLA.
Deckchair Cinema Fundraiser Stall
The City of Darwin Disability Awareness Festival aims to promote access to all community events for people with a disability. One of the events was at the Deckchair Cinema. Somerville staff prepared cakes and sweets and made them available on the night to raise money for Disability Services. Photo: Somerville Managers Kerry Boswell, Bonnie Solly and Allison…
