News & Events
Margaret Somerville Award
The Margaret Somerville Award, in memory of our namesake, was established to recognise exemplary service and acknowledge outstanding performance of an individual within our organisation. This year’s award recipient is Caroline Tapera. Caroline works in Somerville’s Disability Services as a Life Skills Development Program Officer. Congratulations Caroline from all at Somerville.
Somerville Office Closure
All Somerville Offices will be closed from Midday the 24th December, reopening on Wednesday, 2nd January. Services that will be continuing over this period include: The National Debt Helpline call 1800 007 007 Support Coordination please email supportcoordination@somerville.org.au For emergencies please call 000 For counselling support please call Life Line 131 114 For child related…
Thank you for your generosity
Thank you to all the volunteers who supported our Gift Wrapping Stalls at Casuarina, Gateway and Palmerston Shopping Centres and also to those individuals and organisations who generously donated to our Christmas Hamper Appeal. Your contribution and generosity has positively impacted the life of someone in need. Thank you from the Somerville Team
Years of service
Today we took the opportunity to acknowledge Somerville staff for their years of service to the organisation. Certificates were presented for 3,5,10,15 and 20 years of service. To our dedicated employees – we salute you.
National Volunteer Week
Somerville volunteers we salute you. In celebration of National Volunteer Week Somerville would like to thank the hundreds of volunteers who support us in the delivery of our programs. Thank you for “Making a world of difference”
Say Hi to the Dry
Come join us for a great community event at Lake Alexander on Saturday 25th May 2019, 10 AM – 2 PM. There will be plenty of free activities for the family to enjoy such as paddle boat, live music, Crock Slip’n’slide, face painting and much more. A sausage sizzle, drinks & smoothies will be available…
Congratulations Jodie Rowe
Congratulations to Jodie Rowe who recently completed her Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling). Jodie is based in our Palmerston office and is one of the Financial Counsellors who support callers from across the Territory who contact the 1800 007 007 National Debt Helpline. Congratulations Jodie from all at Somerville. If you or someone you…
Farewell Jill
This week Somerville farewells Jill May Disability Services Coordinator in Katherine after more than 30 years of service. Jill is well known in the Katherine community and has made a significant contribution to the disability sector. Jill will be missed by all at Somerville and we wish her and husband Neville all the best for…
Katherine Movie Day Cancelled
Due to events beyond our control the Somerville NT Youth Week Movie Day in Katherine scheduled for Thursday 18th April has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
NT Young Achiever Award for Community Services
Congratulations to Nicole Civitarese, winner of the Somerville Community Service Award at the 2019 Northern Territory Young Achiever Awards. Nicole who lives in Tennant Creek has been volunteering and supporting her local community for many years. Well done Nicole and again Congratulations from everyone at Somerville.
Expanding in Alice Springs
Somerville is expanding its Disability Services Support Coordination Program in Alice Springs and welcomes Bonnie Szabo to the team. The Somerville Team in Alice Springs are excited to be able to expand their supports and are looking forward to further engaging with the local community and providing quality supports to participants and their families. Jarod…
Welcome Catherine
Somerville welcomes Catherine Fairlie, Director of Disability Services to the team.
Financial Counselling Australia (FCA)
Lauren Levin, from Financial Counselling Australia (FCA) recently visited our Financial Counsellors Vicki Borzi and Gene Matangi at our Palmerston Office. FCA is the peak body for financial counsellors in Australia and their role is to support the financial counselling profession, providing a voice in national debates. They also advocate on behalf of the clients of financial counsellors…
Farewell Bonnie
Somerville recently farewelled Bonnie Solly Director of Disability Services. Bonnie joined Somerville in 1998 as a frontline support worker and in 2000 was appointed Manager Disability Services with joint responsibility for the management of staff and performance of Disability Services in Darwin and Katherine. Bonnie was well known in the Northern Territory and her extensive…
