2019
Spring and Autumn Fairs at the Secret Garden Congratulations to Marianne, and her team on their Fairs at the Secret Garden, they broke all records, in our beautiful new surroundings. If you have not visited our new garden, then please do, it is a unique and wonderful space.
33 Outback Adventure Camps Providing opportunity for people to build skills and enjoy new adventures in the past twelve months. Thank you to those staff who have supported people to enjoy new experiences!
Salesforce, Deloitte’s, Rouse Hill Anglican College and The Foundation Project Rick and Marianne and the team have carried all at the garden with a valuable amount of work completed at the new site. Many thanks to all those who have worked alongside us and supported us with Community days.
NWDS Awards Day Celebrated in conjunction with International Day for People with Disability, celebrating the achievements and efforts of both participants and staff. Thanks to Jim Taggart our Patron who makes these events very special as MC.
ACIS Certification Audit Well done Raelene and all the team.
Riverside Theatre Drama Performance Well done to the performers and their support staff for their twelve month commitment, resulting in a wonderful end of year performance.
Aberdoon Art Show and Fair What a wonderful opportunity to recognise our outstanding artists!! Thank you Angela for all the time and huge effort you made to create such a great day. Also some outstanding awards for works at the Hawkesbury Show. Well done team !!
Opal Cottage Finalized the Gardens and Grounds At our official opening in September, Opal was looking green and lush. Thank you to Kerry and her team for going aboe and beyond to ensure Opal is a facility in which to be proud.
2 Gift Box Road Trips to Central NSW Too many presents this year for one trip.
Table of 8’s Continued to provide fun social evenings allowing people the chance to meet others and enjoy a meal together. Well done to Susan, Colette, Kerry, Rowena and Glenys, and all the lovely volunteers who give so generously of their time.
Café 2753 is now operating on more days and supporting large groups visiting the garden.
Collectors Plant Fair Another wonderful event in 2019 and proved to be a record sales event while also promoting the garden to all. With over a 100 stalls the Secret Garden was thrilled to win the best stall.
Socialites has continued to expand and a wide array of fun and exciting venues being accessed.
Risk Management System was completed and finalised to cover all incident, feedback, complaints and Hazard Reporting.
On Line Competency Assessment System Now close to being finalised and the staff have found the new system available and flexible to achieve competency.
Compliance Management System Close to being finalised and data being recorded to ensure every aspect of compliance is met in a thorough and timely manner.