novita news - Novita Children's Services

Who’s whoat Novita Children’s Services?As the ‘face’ of Channel 7 newsin Adelaide, we’re used to seeingJohn Riddell on our TV screens.But recently we’ve been seeingJohn in a very different light – as apassionate Novita supporter.‘It’s a joy to play a small part inhelping these families. I can’t do asmuch as I’d like because of workcommitments, but I do what I can andit’s hugely rewarding.’Novita ambassador John RiddellAs a weekday news presenter, Johnjuggles a diary full of work, familyand publicity commitments. But hestill manages to find time to supportNovita, through his work with Novita’sSports Challenge Foundation and asa Novita ambassador.John says it all started through an oldmate, Russell Ebert, six years ago.‘I was aware of his work for the SportsChallenge Foundation and askedif he needed a hand. He said “yep,you’re in”, and I’ve been helping outever since.John sees his role as a ‘public face’of Novita as an honour and privilege.‘We should all make time to givesomething back to the community,and support South Aussie familieswho need our help.‘I think everyone who has given or isthinking of giving to Novita should getout and meet these amazing kids,to see what the money actually buysand how Novita’s work is changinglives.’Community Relations Coordinator LornaRiddleAfter 27 years as a FinancialPlanner, Lorna Riddle waslooking for a career that offeredmore personal satisfaction. Andas Novita’s new CommunityRelations Coordinator, Lornais now fulfilling her passion forhelping people and making a realdifference in the community.‘I’d been thinking about a completecareer change for years, and assoon as I saw the Novita positionadvertised I just knew I had to apply,’she says.‘It was all I had been looking for andmore - and it has felt like a perfect fitfrom day one!’Lorna has spent years volunteeringfor various charities and organisingfundraisers, so believes she has theright mix of passion and experienceto make a real impact in her new role.‘I’m very excited about meeting andconnecting with Novita’s auxiliariesand showing them how Novita cansupport their fundraising and help outwith their events,’ she says.Novita’s 32 auxiliaries have around300 members and volunteers,and raise more than $170,000 forNovita’s children each year. If you areinterested in being part of an auxiliary,setting up your own fundraisinggroup or just volunteering to help outwith an auxiliary event, give Lorna acall on (08) 8243 8223.