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THE OFFICIAL NOVITA NEWSLETTER / VOL 37 / ISSUE 1 / AUTUMN 2013From the Chief ExecutiveContents03 Look Mum, no walker!04 Novita’s boaties raise $235,00006 Star Awards07 Achievement Awards08 Children’s Christmas Party09 New bikes for Novita clients10 Auxiliary Events11 Novita expands services to Whyalla12 Entertainment BooksFront cover image: PhoebeNovita News is published by Novita Children’s ServicesPO Box 2438Regency Park SA 5942Editor: Gemma ClarkT: 08 8243 8222 E: novitanews@novita.org.auWhile every care has been taken in the preparationof Novita News, the information contained withinis of a general nature only and does not constituteadvice. No liability is accepted for any errors it maycontain or any damages or loss that may arise fromthe use of the information published.Articles from Novita News may be reproduced inother forums, provided the information is producedin full, with written acknowledgement of its source.2Connecting kids with their worlds for more than 70 years.Welcome to the first editionof Novita News for 2013 – ayear that will see Novita at theforefront of a transformation in disabilityservice delivery with the launch of theNational Disability Insurance Scheme(NDIS) for South Australian children. Wewill continue to communicate with youand update you on information as it isavailable including what the NDIS is andwhat it means for Novita and children witha disability. You can read more about theNDIS in this edition.I am delighted to be able to share someof our highlights of 2012 with you as well.The sixth annual West End Mighty RiverRun was held in November and proved tobe our most successful River Run yet, withthe crews raising an amazing $235,000.We are very grateful to our sponsors andto the many boat crews who participatedand made it such a success.With registrations for the 2013 West EndMighty River Run now open, we lookforward to welcoming back previousparticipants as well as seeing some newfaces on board. I encourage anyone whois interested in taking part in this uniqueevent to contact us and register now!It was especially pleasing to be able torecognize the achievements of some ofour young clients, as well as thecontributions of corporate and communitysupporters, at our end-of-year Supporter’sCocktail Party. This is an important eventfor us at Novita as it allows us time toformally acknowledge and recognize theachievements of some of our specialyoung clients as well as the invaluablesupport provided by our many communityand corporate partners.2012 ended for us in spectacular styleonce again with the Novita Children’sChristmas Party at our Regency ParkCentre. The day was a huge success withlots of fun, excitement and festive spirit. Itwas priceless to see the smiles and joy onour young clients’ faces.Just a few days earlier, WoolworthsCarols by Candlelight was held in ElderPark and attended by more than 30,000people. Novita is honored to be a cobeneficiaryof this traditional festive SouthAustralian event.There is already much to look forward toin Novita’s 2013 calendar. Our annualNovita Golf Day took place on Friday 19April at the prestigious Kooyonga GolfClub and was a great day enjoyed by all.Outside of Novita’s corporate events, weare humbled and inspired by thefundraising efforts of our supporters withinthe South Australian community.Our 18 auxillaries from across the statecontinue to do fantastic work for us eachyear and we value their dedication andcommitment to assisting us in achievingour goals.There are also many individuals who wewould like to thank for their generosity andsupport. People like, Shelley Fiegert, aMiss Tunarama entrant from Port Lincolnwho raised more than $50,000 for Novitaas part of the quest which is an amazingeffort – thank you.As the NDIS launch approaches, Novita iscontinuing to do what we can to strengthenand broaden our services to SouthAustralian children with disabilities includingdiversification of our service delivery.Services for people with disabilities, suchas day options and respite are now availablethrough Community Options SA, a businessthat Novita acquired last year and we haveexpanded our services in the Whyalla area toinclude weekly visits which has been verywell received by the local community.By the time you read the next edition ofNovita News, a whole new disabilityservices landscape will have started toemerge. Though this is a time ofadjustment and transition for all of us hereat Novita, it is also a very positive one. Welook forward to expanding our servicesfurther and embracing new client groupsand this will be reflected in our newStrategic Plan, which I will be proud topresent to you later this year.Glenn RappensbergCHIEF EXECUTIVE

Novita’s Supporters’Glenn Rappensberg (Novita) and Brad Polling (Lion) Chris Wellington (Wallmans) and Tony Hon Ian Hunter MLC, then Minister for Disabilitiesand AmayaGlenn Rappensberg and Mark Carroll (Police Association of SA)Four of Novita’s corporate andcommunity partners wererecognised for their contribution tothe not-for-profit organisation at Novita’s2012 Supporters’ Cocktail Party onTuesday 27 November.Novita Star Awards recognise thesupport of Novita’s long-term corporatepartnerships and in 2012 were presentedto Northpoint Toyota and Lion Co.Rising Star Awards, recognisingNovita’s newest corporate partnerships,were presented to the Police Associationof South Australia and Trelawney Wines.Star Award: Lion CoLion Co is perhaps better known to theSouth Australian community via theirbrand West End. Regardless of how theyare known, Novita is delighted West Endhas been the naming rights sponsor ofNovita’s major floating fundraiser, theWest End Mighty River Run, since 2009.This sponsorship has ensured both thefinancial stability of the Mighty River Runand built Novita’s profile within thecommunity, especially the Riverland.Without such corporate support, eventslike this would not be possible, so Novitais truly grateful for their involvement.6Star Awards for Novita’s corporate and community supportersIn addition to their sponsorship of theMighty River Run, Lion Co suppliesproduct at many other Novita eventsthroughout the year.Star Award: Northpoint ToyotaNovita has developed a special relationshipwith Robert Hoey, Managing Director ofNorthpoint Toyota, over many years, andmore recently with his son-in-law, BenGoldsmith, General Manager.Northpoint Toyota is not only our fleetvehicle supplier, but a valued eventsponsor for some key Novita events,including the West End Mighty River Runand Novita Golf Day. Ben’s daughterAnnie is a client of Novita, which has furtherenhanced the support and relationshipbetween our two organisations.Novita congratulates Northpoint Toyotafor its generosity and contribution overthe years.Rising Star Award: PoliceAssociation of South AustraliaThe Police Association of South Australia(PASA) not only serves the needs of the4600-strong membership of the SouthAustralian Police, but has also providedgenerous support to Novita.Tracey Sandow (Trelawney Wines), Glenn Rappensberg andFrankie Sandow(Trelawney Wines)Many PASA members have supportedNovita over a number of years, includingraising funds through Novita’s annualWalk With Me event.In 2011 PASA’s relationship withNovita was formalised into a strongerbond when PASA chose our organisationas the beneficiary of their inaugurallottery, raising an amazing $50,000for Novita.In 2012 PASA again chose Novita asthe beneficiary of its lottery, andintroduced additional fundraisingopportunities, including a MelbourneCup function to benefit Novita. Novita isproud to now count PASA as both aCommunity Partner and a Rising Star.Rising Star Award: Trelawney WinesTrelawney Wines, based in the ClareValley since 1854, has been a long-termsupporter of Novita Children’s Services.Our annual Novita Golf Day, held inApril, is regularly attended and sponsoredby Trelawney Wines, who supply all thewines for the Golf Day’s dinner.Novita appreciates their support, whichis a wonderful example of the importanceof the small business sector for not-forprofitorganisations like Novita.

Cocktail PartyHis Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR,Governor of SA, Prof Andrew Downing (Novita) and ChloeEthanLisa, Nathan and Dave McNallyRuth Dibben, Tina and John DibbenGlenn Rappensberg, Rebecca and Prof Andrew DowningAchievement Awards for Novita’s young clientsTina received the Carol DibbenEncouragement Award. Aged 17,Tina has taken some significantsteps towards independence, movinginto an independent living situation andentering a mainstream high school. Now,Tina is planning for her educational andvocational future and is consideringstudying creative writing at TAFE orbecoming a receptionist.Rebecca, 18, received theCommunication Achievement Award.Rebecca has become an independenttypist as well as using gestures, keyword signs and finger spelling tocommunicate. More recently - andtypically of her generation! - she haslearned to use an iPad. Rebeccaparticipates in work experience at acommunity garden, is in the process ofcompleting her Certificate 2 inVolunteering and even presented at the‘Stronger Together’ disability conference.Ten-year-old Amaya received theMinister’s Community AchievementAward, after starting at a new school,settling into her class, making friendsand starting new activities – includingperforming in the Girl Guides’ GangShow! The show consisted of twoone-hour acts, including at least 30songs, dancing and acting.Ethan, aged six, received the PaulineMcGregor Award. Born at just 24 weeks’gestation, he has developmental delay,stroke sequelae, chronic lung disease,tracheomalicia and bronchiomalacia.Ethan started school at the beginningof 2012. Since then, his speech andlanguage development have improvedconsiderably, as have his fine and grossmotor skills. He now makes up and triesto write down short sentences, loves tospell out words to anyone who will listen,and is always running to get to hisnext activity.Eight-year-old Chloe received thePresident’s Achievement Award forher efforts in rehabilitation. Despiteindications that she would always requiresupport with her walking, her motherPaula’s goal for Chloe was that she walkindependently one day. Chloe previouslyhad to use a walker for all of her mobilityneeds, with a wheelchair for longdistance walking, and so it was veryexciting last year to see her stop usingher walker! She now manages to walkaround her home and schoolenvironment independently.Nathan received the Recreational andSporting Achievement Award. Afterbecoming paralysed from illnessas a child, he discovered wheelchairsports. Last year, aged 17, Nathanfulfilled his Paralympic dream and madehis London 2012 debut in the men’s5000m T54. He finished fifth in his heat.In the men’s 4x400m relay T53/T54team Nathan won the first Paralympicmedal of his career – a bronze with atime of 3 minutes and 13.42 seconds,just 0.12 seconds behind silver medalwinners Thailand.Tony received the Wallmans LawyersAcademic Achievement Award. InDecember 2011, aged 13, he sustaineda severe traumatic brain injury whenhe was struck by a vehicle whilstcrossing the road at a pedestriancrossing. Upon his discharge fromhospital three months later, Tony’s maingoal was to get back to school. Tonyreturned to high school on a part-timebasis halfway through Term 2 2012, andhe did so well that he was able to goback full-time in Term 3. His Mathsteacher also recommended that heattend a higher level Maths class as hewas performing so well!7

Children’sChristmasPartyNovita celebrated the 2012 festiveseason at our Children’s ChristmasParty on Tuesday 18 December.This event is held every year especially forNovita clients and their siblings.More than 850 people attended theparty at Novita’s Regency Park Centre,which offered diverse and excitingactivities like pony rides, jumping castle,ConnectABILITY sports, face painters,balloon artists, Plaster Fun House, a reptilefarm and – of course – a visit from Santa.Fantastic live entertainment was providedon stage by Broadway 4 Kids, the AmazingDrumming Monkeys and Noises for Kids.As always, the smiles on the children’sfaces as they enjoyed themselves andinteracted with each other was a pricelessgift to all who attended.Thank you to our event sponsors ChrisWatson, ABC Sales and Marketing,BankSA, Mosaic AV, Rohlig Australia, VISAAustralia, Park Avenue Foods and Smith’sSnackfood Company.Thanks must also go to the hardworkingvolunteers, staff and of coursethe Novita clients and their families whoattended, without whom this partywould not exist as a highlight of theNovita calendar.Novita was once again co-beneficiaryof the Woolworths Carols byCandlelight on Sunday 16 December,along with the Cora Barclay Centre andWomen’s and Children’s Hospital Foundation.After two years of poor weather keepingcrowds down, it was wonderful to see animpressive attendance of 30,000, whichfilled Elder Park with cheery singing andtwinkling candles as far as the eye could see.Jon Stevens headlined the entertainment,supported by The Fairies, Daniel Koek, YoungAdelaide Voices, Amber Joy Poulton, 50 in theCity, Humphrey B Bear, Jasmine Ferguson,Marmalade Circus, Sky Ingram, Taiko Drummers,Todd Watt and The Rubys. A Harvey Normanfireworks spectacular concluded the event.Novita sincerely appreciates being abeneficiary of this much-loved south AustralianChristmas tradition, as it has been from theearliest years of Carols by Candlelight.Thank you to the event’s new naming rightssponsor, Woolworths, as well as The Advertiser,Adelaide City Council, Channel Seven, Mix102.3, Sunday Mail, Classic Hits – Cruise 1323,Harvey Norman, Credit Union Christmas Pageantand Rendition Homes for their support.Details about the 2013 Carols by Candlelightwill be posted in the coming months atwww.adelaidecarols.com.au8

New bikes for Novita clientsNovita clients have benefited from a“Bikes for Tykes” project run by StPeter’s College students.Four bikes were handed over to Novitaclients at a special ceremony at theCollege. The four 20” BMX-style bikes aresuitable for children aged five to eightyears and included helmets.The St Peter’s College project is a teambuilding exercise under which students formgroups and build a bicycle, which is thendonated to a charitable organisation. Aspart of the student reward for building thecycles, the chosen charity selects childrento receive bikes directly from the students.Novita thanks St Peter’s College for itsthoughtful decision to donate its bikes toour young clients.Special bikes to aid kids’recovery from surgeryNovita was thrilled to receive aCommonwealth Bank grant thatwill see specially designed bicycleshelp Novita clients recover more quicklyfrom corrective surgery.The Commonwealth Bank grant, worthalmost $10,000, will be used to buy thespecial cycles that are ridden in arecliner position.For children with special needs,recumbent bikes speed up their recoveryby increasing their strength and enduranceduring rehabilitation.Children who reach their rehabilitationand mobility goals improve their selfesteem,with increased mobility andindependence reducing the amount andtype of support needed at home, schooland in the community over time, meaningthe bikes will be of enormous benefit toNovita’s young clients.The recumbent bikes can be used athome or school or at Novita’s rehabilitationcentre based at Regency Park.Commonwealth Bank Kilkenny Branch Manager,Linda Tonellato presents the cheque to Novita ChiefExecutive, Glenn RappensbergAbout 80 children who have surgeryeach year will benefit from the inclusion ofrecumbent bikes in their post-surgeryrehabilitation sessions with Novita therapists.Novita is very grateful to theCommonwealth Bank Staff CommunityFund - Community Grants program forthe funding.Pancake proceedsbenefit NovitaSt Peter’s College’s Young Housealso supported Novita through itsShrove Tuesday activities. Its Year 12students celebrated the final daybefore Lent by selling pancakesserved with maple syrup and icecream outside the school’s DaCostaDining Hall at recess time.The fundraiser was greatlysupported by St Peter’s College staffand students who happily indulgedin spirit of the occasion, raising $832.Novita appreciates the efforts ofthe school’s staff and students whotook part in the Shrove Tuesdayfundraiser, and in particular MrSinanis, Chirag Dey and the YoungHouse boys.9

Novita is fortunate to have18 auxiliary groups acrossmetropolitan Adelaide andthroughout regional South Australia, whosupport Novita through raising muchneeded funds, promoting our work andadvocating for children with disabilitieswithin the community, and volunteeringtheir help with events and administration.The following auxiliaries invite you totheir upcoming events and activities,supporting Novita.Stephen R CheneyIN CONCERTNaracoorte Auxiliary invites you to ‘TheEntertainingly Versatile’ Stephen R Cheneyin concert.When: 2-4.30pm Sunday 26 MayWhere: Naracoorte Football ClubroomsTickets: $20 per guestsTo book: contact Marg Gull on0428 849 135 or at the Kincraig Pharmacy,NaracoorteA raffle will be held on the day.West Lakes Auxiliary invites you to seeguest speaker Dr Rosemary A Jones.When: 7.30pm, Wednesday 5 JuneWhere: Club West Lakes, Edwin Street,West Lakes ShoreTickets: $20 per guest includes lightsupper, tea & coffeeTo book: contact Jan on 0422 434 888Bar facilities available. Raffles on the night.Photo credit:Port Lincoln TimesMitcham Auxiliary invites you to aproduction by St Jude’s Players Inc anddirected by Ian Rigney: The fox on the fairway.When: 8pm Wednesday 24 JulyWhere: 444 Brighton Road, BrightonTickets: Adults $19 and Concession $15To book: contact Jocelyn on 8296 4470‘Ken Ludwig’s hilarious farce mixesromance, fashion and the game of golfinto a side-splitting “hole-in-one” night oftheatre. This will be the South Australianpremiere of the play and will see the returnof Ian Rigney as director. Audiences willremember his 2011 production of SeeHow They Run.’Miss Tunaramaentrant raises $50,000 for NovitaAn entrant in the 2013 MissTunarama Quest, Shelley Fiegert,raised more than $50,000 forNovita Children’s Services. Shelley’sextraordinary fundraising efforts saw hernamed the quest’s ‘Charity Queen’.Port Lincoln resident Shelley wasapproached by local business CalypsoStar Charters to be their entrant in the quest,which is held annually. She selected Novitaas the beneficiary of her fundraising out ofa desire to help children with disabilities.“When I think back to my childhood and all10the opportunities I had,it makes me want toensure these childrenare not disadvantagedin any way,” said Shelley.“Novita helps providethat quality of life.”With the support ofNovita’s Port LincolnAuxiliary, Shelley heldseveral events andfundraising activities toraise a total of $50,883, including a galanight at Boston Bay Winery, a high tea,band nights, trading tables, sausagesizzles and a raffle for a Mazda 2.Incredibly, she held all of these activities inthe months of October and November!Shelley credits the Port Lincoln Auxiliarywith providing much of the help needed forher to achieve this fundraising tally. “Theydo such a great job for this communityand I am honoured to be a new member ofthe Port Lincoln Auxiliary,” she said.The Port Lincoln community itself hasalso played a key role in Shelley’s fundraisingsuccess. Local businesses donated goodsand services to be raffled or auctioned, whilecommunity members cooked for tradingtables and bought raffle tickets and auctionitems. “The generosity in this community isunbelievable,” Shelley said. “Words cannotdescribe my gratitude to the localbusinesses and individuals who supportedme over the four months of the quest!”While Shelley is proud to now hold theMiss Tunarama fundraising record throughthe money she raised for Novita, therehave been personal benefits too. “I havelearnt so much about myself, fundraising,public speaking, delegation, organisingand coordinating events, but also moreabout the amazing service Novita providesfor our local children.”Novita thanks Shelley, our Port LincolnAuxiliary and members of the Port Lincolncommunity for their hard work andinspiring generosity.

NDISLast year Novita News told youabout a business Novita Children’sServices had acquired calledCommunity Choices. Established as afamily business in 1996, the organisationprovides quality accredited services forpeople with disabilities, including dayoptions, recreation, in-home careand respite.Now trading under the name CommunityOptions SA, this division of Novita also hasNovita has expanded its SouthAustralian regional services toinclude weekly visits to Whyalla,as of 7 February 2013.The new services will include thosefunded by government as well as fee-forserviceoptions.This will mean that Novita can now caterto any child who has mild to complex needs,who would benefit from improving theirmobility, play skills, communication, eating,drinking, behaviour and learning capacity.This is a broader spectrum than providedby Novita’s previous Whyalla service.Novita Chief Executive Glenn Rappensbergsaid the organisation had been lookingforward to expanding its regional serviceswithin the Whyalla community, whichNovita has serviced since 1987.“This expansion is a clear demonstrationof our commitment to increasing servicesand improving choice for children withdisabilities and other special needs inWhyalla and surrounding areas,” he said.“Novita is working towards growing itsservice capacity across the entire state tomeet increased demand.”Novita’s therapists will be in Whyallaweekly, starting off with one day perweek, with a view to expanding thisa fresh new brand, signalling an excitingnew era for clients and staff and reflectingour goal to provide more services for peoplewith a disability. Community Options SAhas 55 staff who, with Novita, are workingthrough plans to further develop thisorganisation to complement Novita’sexisting services in the community.To find out more about CommunityOptions SA, please visitwww.communityoptionssa.com.auNovita expandsregional servicesto Whyallatimeframe as demand grows.This approach recognises that the key tohelping children with special needs is intensityand frequency. Evidence shows that withsuch an approach there is a clear benefitto the child in reaching their ‘best’ abilities.The services offered under the newarrangements will be aquatic therapy,occupational therapy, physiotherapy,psychology and speech pathology. Theycan be purchased as a fee-for-serviceoption or parents can access fundingthrough programs such as Better Startand Helping Children with Autism.Novita’s new model of service will stillinvolve the parents, teachers andproviders in how we provide our services,as our aim is to ensure the children receivethe maximum benefit of frequency andintensity of support.The services will be provided fromrooms at OrthoEyre, situated at 14Forsyth St, Whyalla. Aquatic therapy canbe negotiated if there are a number offamilies interested in scheduling blocksof aquatic therapy sessions.For more information about Novita’snew service to the Whyalla area, pleasecontact Novita’s Central Intake Team on1800 337 443.On 1 July 2013, the National DisabilityInsurance Scheme (NDIS) will launchin four trial sites across Australia.One of those trial sites will be SouthAustralia, applicable to children aged frombirth to five years, and expanding to SouthAustralian children up the age of 14 by 2014.This places Novita at the epicentre of amonumental shift in disability servicedelivery. Whilst Novita welcomes the NDISand considers this an exciting andimportant position in which to be, it willalso require clear communication andorganisational agility as we transition tonew arrangements under the NDIS.The need to establish an NDIS has beenadvocated for by many thousands of peoplewith disabilities, their families, carers anddisability service providers around thenation for some time, including Novita.Novita has played a key role in speakingout for children with disabilities and theirfamilies and carers for many years, butparticularly so throughout the extensiveconsultation period in formulating theNDIS. The organisation has made severalsubmissions to the ProductivityCommission, appeared before theSenate Community Affairs LegislationCommittee during the Adelaide hearingfor its Inquiry into the National DisabilityInsurance Scheme Bill 2012, and madeseveral submissions relating to thedesign and delivery of the NDIS.You can read these submissions atwww.novita.org.au/submissionsNovita’s Chief Executive GlennRappensberg is now a member of theNDIS Children’s Launch Site WorkingParty, which will inform the development,implementation and evaluation of the NDISlaunch in South Australia, communicatedevelopments to relevant stakeholdersand make recommendations for the futuredevelopment of the NDIS for childrenwith disabilities.It remains Novita’s view that all childrenand young people with disabilities shouldbe eligible for inclusion within the NDISand that services must be driven andempowered by people with disabilities. Novitawill continue to advocate for this position.For further information visit about theNDIS visit the Novita website:www.novita.org.au/ndis11

Diary datesPlease visit www.novita.org.au/eventsor contact the Novita Marketing on8243 8229 for more information aboutany of the following events.Stephen R Cheney ConcertSunday 26 MayThanks to Naracoorte AuxiliarySpeaker: A Change of DirectionWednesday 5 JuneThanks to West Lakes AuxiliaryNDIS launches in SAMonday 1 JulyPlay: The Fox on the FairwayWednesday 24 July, BrightonThanks to Mitcham AuxiliaryCerebral Palsy Awareness Week29 July - 5 AugustWalk With MeSunday 1 Septemberwww.novita.org.au/walkwithmeCity-Bay - Run for Novita!Sunday 15 Septemberwww.novita.org.au/city-bayWorld Cerebral Palsy DayWednesday 2 Octoberwww.worldcpday.orgPlay: A Chorus of DisapprovalWednesday 13 November, BrightonThanks to Mitcham AuxiliaryWest End Mighty River Run18-22 Novemberwww.novita.org.au/riverrunNovita BingoMarion Sports and Community ClubWednesday 2pm - 2pmFriday 12pm - 2pmNovita Regency Park CentreSunday 1pm - 3pm4pm - 5pm6pm - 8pmTuesday 7.30pm - 9.30pmWednesday 7:30pm - 9:30pmThursday 7.30pm - 9.30pmFriday 6pm - 6.35pm7.30pm - 9.30pmSaturday 6pm - 7pm8pm - 10pmwww.novita.org.au/bingoNetwork with NovitaStay in touch with Novitathrough Facebook andreceive daily updates.Visit www.facebook.com/novitachildrensservices,and ‘Like’ our page.Novita is also on Twitter – followus at www.twitter.com/novitastarWatch Novita’s videos on ourYouTube channel -www.youtube.com/user/NovitaCSFollow Novita’s boards onPinterest –www.pinterest.com/novitacsNovita’s iPhone appgo to www.novita.org.au/appNovita’s Android appgo to www.novita.org.au/appOrder your 2013/14Entertainment Booknow!Available from early May, itfeatures many of Adelaide’sbest restaurants, cafes,accommodation, attractions and activities,with up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers.The 2013 Entertainment Book sells for$65 and you receive over $15,000 value inoffers you can use until 1 June 2014. $13from every Entertainment Book sold helpsNovita support more than 2,000 SouthAustralian children living with disabilitiesand other special needs.To order your book now visitwww.novita.org.au/entertainmentbookNovita provides child development,rehabilitation and therapy servicesto more than 2000 South Australianchildren living with disabilities andspecial needs, as well as support fortheir families and carers. We supportchildren from birth through to 18 years,in Adelaide and throughout regionalSouth Australia, including Broken Hill.Through our broader work withfamilies and communities, Novita’slife-changing services have a directimpact on thousands of SouthAustralians.Novita’s team of expert staffincludes occupational therapists,physiotherapists, speech pathologists,psychologists, social workers,orthotists and rehabilitation engineers,who work together with families to givechildren the best start to life possible.Your donation will help Novitato continue to ‘connect kids withtheir worlds’.Mail your donation toNovita Children’s ServicesPO Box 2438,Regency Park SA 5942Call 1300 NOVITA(1300 668 482)Donate online atwww.novita.org.au/donateDonations of $2 and over are taxdeductible. Please make chequespayable to Novita Children’s Services.ABN 53 137 537 636Novita Children’s Services will recordyour personal information for thepurposes of communicating with you.Your information is strictly confidentialand will not be disclosed to any thirdparty. Please contact our Marketingteam on 8243 8229 if you haveany queries.Novita NewsAutumn 2013www.novita.org.au