News & Events
Somerville staff attend specialist disability services training
15 of our core Disability Services Team recently attended a ‘Person-Centred’ training program, arranged by National Disability Services (NDS) NT. Over two days they learned about ‘Person-Centred Approaches’ – sets of values, skills and practical tools for getting to know the people we support, discovering what they find important and understanding what they want out…
Bunnings Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser
Who doesn’t love a sausage sizzle? Fortunately, Northern Territorians do! Somerville staff and volunteers recently held a fundraising barbeque at Bunnings in Darwin. There were charred snags with onion, wrapped inside a slice of bread with drippings of sauce… yum! Lots of people called in for a soft drink and a sausage for the chance…
Congratulations Allison O’Connor!
Allison O’Connor (Somerville Financial Services and Special Projects Manager) recently completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course. The course provides a framework that can be immediately applied to improve Board performance and decision making. Congratulations Allison on gaining formal qualifications as a Company Director!
Everybody Counts 2016 expo – An event raising awareness of homelessness and aiding prevention
As part of Homelessness Week 2016 themed Homelessness Counts, Somerville, in collaboration with a long list of local service providers presents the Everybody Counts expo. The collaborative event aims to increase community connections for those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, as well as for those working in the homelessness and community sector.…
2016 City of Darwin Disability Awareness Festival
This year’s Disability Awareness Festival is kicking off on Sunday with a wide range of events for all to get involved in! From free film screenings to community fun days, open days and pop-up art displays, there is something for everyone. See the full program: For more information visit: www.darwin.nt.gov.au/daf
Renting things for your home – a handy guide
Check out this handy video by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) explaining how renting items for your home works, and how to get the most for your money: An alternative to renting is applying for a No Interest Loan. Our No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS) provides people on low incomes with flexible and affordable…
Gambling? Go easy!
Responsible Gambling Awareness week runs from the 24th to 30th of October and this year’s theme is Gambling. Go Easy. This important week is about encouraging responsible gambling on four levels: individual, government, industry and community. For individuals, this means that gambling is controlled, within your budget and time limits and doesn’t negatively impact your…
Somerville sponsors the Northern Territory Young Achiever Awards – Community Service Category
Nominations are now open for the Northern Territory Young Achiever Awards and Somerville is delighted to once again be sponsoring the event’s Community Service Award. These awards are a wonderful recognition of the amazing achievements of young people in our community, so we really encourage you to get behind the event and nominate an extraordinary…
Kadek Knight takes out national award at the inaugural Attendant Care Industry Awards in 2016
The inaugural Attendant Care Industry Awards held on 15th September 2016 saw Somerville’s Kadek Knight receive the national Rights and Responsibilities Award. Kadek is from Katherine and is a Disability Support Worker. Without the care and support of attendant care support workers, many people would not be able to participate in the community, education, employment…
Katherine Morning Tea
Somerville program managers met with Katherine community members at our Annual Community Sector Morning Tea on Friday 2nd September 2016. The event took place at the Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre in Katherine and was attended by 60 guests from other community organisations in Katherine, members of the general community and members of…
Somerville Patron and Ambassador receive Seniors of Excellence Award
A huge congratulations to Valerie Ash AM (Somerville Patron) and Ron Burridge (Somerville Ambassador) who each received a ‘Seniors of Excellence Award’ at the Seniors of Excellence NT Awards. Each year these awards recognise community members who have volunteered substantially to charities, community services organisations, or who have personally provided meaningful assistance to citizens less…
Nominations now open for 2016 NT Disability Services Awards
Do you know an individual, business, organisation, government department, program or initiative working in the Northern Territory that demonstrates outstanding commitment to improving the lives of people with disability? Nominate them now for the 2016 Northern Territory Disability Services Awards. The seven 2016 Disability Services Award categories are: Emerging Leader Excellence in Improving Learning and…
Somerville disability service users participate in the 2016 Top End Gran Fondo
In its fifth 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. Three of our disability service users, Matt Lucas, Louis Tam and Gavan Roe, were excited to participate in the community event. With support from…
Disability Awareness Festival Launch – Penguins of Madagascar
Thanks to all who came along to the Jingili Water Gardens on Sunday evening to watch the Penguins of Madagascar! The night was a tremendous success and a great launch for the Disability Awareness Festival. A huge thank you to our staff who contributed their time and energy into making the Somerville sweets and treats…
Australian Business Awards 2016
Somerville are delighted to announce that we have been recognised as a Winner for the Employer of Choice award in The Australian Business Awards 2016. Attracting and retaining quality staff is critical to fulfilling Somerville’s mission “to impact positively on the dignity and quality of life of people who are affected by social and economic…
