novita news - Novita Children's Services

SA businessessupporting special SA kidsNovita Chief Executive Glenn Rappensbergand Director of Client Programs, WendyWake-Dyster with the Booze Brothers’donationNovita Senior Physiotherapist MargaritaTsiros (left) and Occupational TherapistChristina Vaughan in one of the newsplinting rooms funded by the AustralianHotels Association (SA)From humble beginnings morethan 65 years ago, NovitaChildren’s Services is today aworld leader in the provision oftherapy, equipment and familysupport services to more than1000 South Aussie kids withdisabilities.Every year Novita must raise millionsof dollars to meet the ongoingrequirements of our children and theirfamilies. Only 60% of our financialneeds are met by the Government,which means we rely heavily onthe support of the South Australiancommunity.As our children grow and changeso do their needs, which means thedemand on our services is relentless.Throughout a child’s life they couldrequire everything from counselingand physiotherapy right through toexpensive equipment like motorisedwheelchairs and home modifications.This really adds up – sometimes tohundreds of thousands of dollars tosupport just one child!Two South Australian businesseshave recently shown their support forNovita, with generous donations toprovide essential new equipment forour children.The Booze Bothers Staff CharitableFund donated an incredible $16,650,which was used to provide urgentlyneeded equipment to children withprogressive and incurable illnesses.The funds provided seven piecesof essential equipment, including a$4000 electric bed, a $3000 showerchair and a $5000 lifting device.The Australian Hotels Association(AHA) SA has also shown theirsupport for Novita, with a generous$13,600 contribution from their HotelCare Community Projects Fund.The money was used to refurbishthe Splinting Rooms at Novita’s fiveregional offices, which are used to fitchildren with plasters and splints aspart of their treatment. The donationsaw each room fitted out with muchneeded tools, chairs, trolleys andbenches – and even a few new toysto make treatment a little easier forthe children.By working together with localbusinesses like Booze Brothers andthe AHA SA, Novita is changing thelives of thousands of local childrenwhose daily life is a struggle.With the end of financial year fastapproaching, now is the perfecttime to show your support. Alldonations of $2 or more aretax deductible – plus there’sthe added ‘feel-good factor’of doing your bit for Novita’sinspirational families! There aremany ways your business canhelp, so if you’re interested infinding out how, contact LindaMcIntyre, Business DevelopmentCoordinator, on 8243 8231 or viaemail atlinda.mcintyre@novita.org.au .