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Northaven Celebrates National Disability Week
National Disability Day is a celebrated event on the Northaven calendar. This year we set up tents and activities in Victoria Park to showcase our ever growing and expanding services. At our Disability stand, we passed on our knowledge to people ab...
Glen Innes 1/8 Mile Drag Races
On Sunday we had a great day out at the Glen Innes 1/8 Mile Drag, loving the revving, rip-roaring thrills on display. We rugged up against the chill and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves....
A Tireless Community Worker at the Helm for Northaven
A kind smile, steady confidence and a wealth of experience in community work—these are the qualities that greet you upon meeting the new Northaven manager, Wendy Hardman. Passion for community Wendy has spent a lifetime in community work. In ...
Circus excitement
On the weekend we enjoyed an afternoon of dazzling circus performances. The daring stunt bikers were amazing, but the high-flying trapeze artists were definitely the favourite! Northaven outings are open to anybody with an NDIS package. We welcome y...
Living, Learning and Growing at Northaven
Russell has his eyes fixed on the prize: ‘I like everything.’ This firm statement comes from Northaven employee Russell, when I asked him his favourite job. Freight is great; cooking with Donna is great; getting away on the truck is espe...
Doing the Right Thing!
Northaven Recycling and Waste Services knows it's doing the right thing. It's been told by one of its Brisbane buyers, theirs is some of the cleanest recycling in Australia. CEO Tess Pomfrett believes that's because the materials are hand sorted. ...
POSITIONS VACANT - GENERAL MANAGER
NORTHAVEN LTD - This position now filled - An Australian Disability Enterprise – Supported Employment Service for People with Disabilities GENERAL MANAGER NORTHAVEN LTD delivers high quality disability services and employment tailored to ...
A Local Lady with a Big Heart
‘People say to me, “You must be special”. It’s not special, it’s just being happy to help.’ Meet Tess Pomfrett, a gentle giant in our community. Her heart to help others led her to seek employment at Northaven q...
Manilla Tractor and Steam Engine Festival 2018
Last Saturday we headed down to the Manilla Tractor and Steam Engine festival with a quick stop off at Bingara. Cold day but lots of fun....
Russell's Learning Life Skills
Russell’s been busy cooking up a storm with the help of Donna .....the rissoles look soooo yummy. Read more about Development of Life Skills with the NDIS here. ...
Darrell Life Skills
Darrell achieved his goal of walking to the suspension bridge, after that working on his life skills: Washing and then dinner. Well done!...
Buyer Testimonial
We recently received feedback about Northaven’s recycling facility from one our buyers of recycling product “Both the council and yourself need to be recognised as one of the cleanest recycling systems in Australia, thus we will have no ...
Meet a Northaven Employee Who has the Skills for Every Task
A bright smile. A cheery hello: Meet Sharon, an integral part of the Northaven recycling crew. Much has happened for Sharon in her time with Northaven. She considers herself a Jack of all Trades; through Northaven’s training programs, she has ...
Put it in the Yellow - for Northaven!
We are Northaven, the place where people can work if they have a disability. We have the contract in Inverell for recycling. Next time you head for the bin, remember: Keep it in the yellow! Here’s why: Here at Northaven, our aim is to impro...
Bundy Works Hard
Meet Pete, or “Bundy” as he is affectionately known. Pete is a dedicated member of our team who thrives on a good days work. He is very happy that the NDIS has enabled him to have a full-time position with Northaven with the added benefi...
Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival 2018
Last Saturday the Northaven crew jumped aboard the bus and headed to the Guyra Lamb and Potato festival. From all accounts the displays and stalls were great and the food was even better....
Exercise and Thai Green Curry for Darrell
After a huge afternoon of cooling off and exercising in the pool Darrell, with the assistance of Donna, cooked up a yummy Thai Green Curry....