NADO Annual Report 2020 - 2021

NADO Annual Report 2020-21 5
Societies in Australia and the world
have begun to look forward to life
and hope beyond the last 18 months
of the pandemic. The previous 12
months have been challenging for
most, but our participants have
been some of the most vulnerable
people and seeing them respond
positively has provided our people
in NADO with the inspiration to
continue providing services of the
highest quality and integrity.
As I reflect on the past year, the
most heartening things have been to
see the growth of our organisation,
our ability to adapt through
innovation and the relentless intent
to ensure the safety and comfort
of our participants under changing
circumstances and protocols. Our
people are our greatest asset and
creating an environment for them
to thrive in is immensely humbling.
As we go into print it is with great
pride that we announce that NADO
has been recognised as a Winner
for “Employer of Choice” in the
Australian Business Awards 2021.
Our CEO Denise Heath and her
extended Executive team are largely
instrumental in achieving this and
have demonstrated great leadership
in ensuring the organisation has
emerged from the core of the
Pandemic more strengthened and
resourceful.
We have prided ourselves as being
an organisation that always looks
forward and we are very excited
with the contribution we will make
to our communities through the
introduction of “Share My Ability”
which is a purpose built facility for
everyone with all abilities to enjoy.
We continue to look at strategic
opportunities in the accommodation
space, recognising that the
government continues to encourage
organisations to invest in creating
more special needs accomodation.
Regeneration and evolution of the
Board remains a constant and I am
delighted to welcome Sue Fryer
to the board. Sue brings with her
many years of experience with
community organisations and will
be an asset to the NADO family. I
would also like to acknowledge and
thank my fellow board members in
Ray Dyer, Anil Puri, Vanessa Griffin
and Sam Arnold for their continued
investment in NADO.
In conclusion I am reminded of what
Helen Keller said “Optimism is the
faith that leads to achievement.
Nothing can be done without hope
and confidence.”