On Thursday, 25 May the Fundraising team held a special event for donors at Parramatta.
We launched our Fundraising Impact Report for 2022, which showcases the amazing initiatives, taken place in the year. These initiatives, made possible because of the generosity of our donors, gave children and young people with disability new and exciting experiences.
We also officially opened our outdoor therapy space Walu Dynamila- which means Let’s go play! The revamped playground in Parramatta has been a labour of love for more than 2 years due to COVID-19 and building supply shortages.
The big reveal
The attendees gathered outside for the big reveal of our new active therapy space. Uncle Raymond performed an Aboriginal song and Smoking Ceremony in acknowledgement of the space’s Aboriginal connection.
Liz and Richard Blaiklock our board member marked the official opening by untying a giant tulle bow on the playground gates and the guests commemorated the occasion by planting natives around the playground space.
Customers from Seven Hills volunteered at the event by setting up lunch for guests and copies of the 2022 impact report were distributed among donors so that they could see the difference that their support made last year in the lives of people with disability.
The Donors who made this possible
Northcott received funding from multiple sources including Baresque, Western Earthmoving (WEM) and the NSW government to revamp the North Parramatta Playground. This initiative has made the space more functional and provided opportunity for children and young adults to benefit from the therapy space.
“The continued support of our donors sustains our mission in building an inclusive society for people with disability. Their generosity has been the driver of many new initiatives allowing people with disability to experience new opportunities,” says Berta, Fundraising Manager.
“What a harmonious experience this was and an honour to be a part of. It has been amazing to hear the impact that this playground will have on so many levels. We are grateful to understand and learn the journey children go through. We are all so happy to see how this space will support staff, children and families,” says Kelly, People and Culture Manager at Baresque.
