Local Community
Caring for a child can be tough and very challenging. While every child is a joy to their parents, families of children with a disability find simple everyday living more difficult. Financial assistance, respite care - time out and community support can make a world of difference.
The Westfield Community Program was launched in early 2008 to address these needs in our local communities. Each Westfield Centre across Australia partners with a local disability service provider to help improve the quality of life for children with disabilities and their families.
Westfield Burwood encourages you to support its local community partner Northcott.
Northcott
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Established in 1929 as The NSW Society for Crippled Children, Northcott Disability Services was founded by The Rotary Club of Sydney to provide for children with tuberculosis and polio. Today, Northcott is one of the state's leading service providers for people with a broad range of disabilities, supporting more than 6,000 children and adults with disabilities, their families and carers across NSW and the ACT.
From early childhood development, through to assisting individuals gain employment and independent living skills during adulthood, to supporting ageing parent carers, Northcott's provision of services centres on each stage of the changing life cycle. Some people with rare of lesser known disabilities find Northcott to the only provider of appropriate support and services.
Northcott's purpose is to build and inclusive society. This is achieved by supporting people with disabilities to develop their skill and achieve their goals - including their potential for independence and ability to participate in their community. For people with disabilities, the support and services Northcott provides can often mean the difference between a life of isolation and segregation and a life of greater self reliance and confidence.
Volunteering Opportunities
By volunteering, you are supporting our clients. Whether you are spending the day on a project at one of our respite houses or working for a few hours at a fundraising event. the time you donate is very much appreciated. For more information please contact the Volunteer Co-ordinator on (02) 9890 0100 or email volunteering@northcott.com.au.
Take action
Established by the Rotary Club of Sydney and supported by groups from within the community, who set out to raise funds for Northcott, our supporters recongnised that for people with disabilities, their need for support and services was critical. Today, Northcott continues to rely heavily on the generosity of the community, who allow us to continue to buld and inclusive society. A small donation goes a long way and without these kind acts of generosity, Northcott could not continue to provide services to people with a disability.
Join our regular giving plan as a 'barrier breaker' or donate today. Call 1800 818 286 or visit www.northcott.com.au to donate.
