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Somerville provides high quality services to support people with disabilities. As the world changes, Somerville will remain determined to right the wrongs.

For more than five decades Somerville has been supporting Territorians to enhance the dignity and quality of their lives. We continue to seek improvement of the human condition in a complex and changing world. As a not for profit charitable organisation we are committed to achieving social justice and a civil society.

28/10/2026

🏡💙 Exploring Specialist Disability Accommodation in the Northern Territory?

Finding the right home is an important step towards greater independence, choice and quality of life.

Through Somerville Housing, SDA options are available across Alice Springs, Palmerston, Katherine and Darwin, supporting people with disability to explore housing that aligns with their individual needs and preferences.

Whether you’re a participant, family member, Support Coordinator or allied health professional, we encourage you to explore the available homes and find out more.

📍 Check out the Somerville Housing post below for locations and links to each property.

26/10/2026

Last week, we welcomed Tessa and Jefferson, Master of Occupational Therapy students from Charles Darwin University, as they presented the outcomes of their work supporting Somerville to review and develop Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness Plans for people receiving support through our Supported Independent Living (SIL) services.

Their project resulted in three important resources:
✅ A staff procedure
✅ A Participant Emergency Preparedness Plan
✅ A Participant Emergency Evacuation Plan

At the heart of this work is the individual person, their circumstances, environment, communication needs and support requirements. The resources also emphasise the importance of involving participants, families, guardians, key support people and relevant professionals in emergency planning.

Emergency preparedness is not simply about having a plan on paper. It is about making sure people are involved in decisions that affect them and that plans translate into practical actions, remain relevant and can be updated as circumstances change.

A huge thank you to Tessa and Jefferson for their thoughtful work and to Charles Darwin University for supporting this valuable collaboration. Their contribution has helped strengthen the resources available to our teams as we work to support the safety, choice and wellbeing of the people we support.

21/10/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

Somerville wishes a happy and prosperous Dashain to our Nepali participants, staff, families and the wider Nepali community across the Northern Territory.

Dashain is a special time for family, cultural traditions, connection and new beginnings. May this festive season bring happiness, good health, peace and prosperity to you and your loved ones.

We hope everyone celebrating enjoys a wonderful time with family and friends, creating special memories and sharing in the joy of this important occasion.

𝐃𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐤𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐤 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐮𝐛𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚!🙏

18/10/2026

Everyone came together for a wonderful evening filled with delicious food, laughter and shared moments.

Opportunities like these are about more than just spending time together. They help strengthen relationships, build a sense of belonging and create opportunities to enjoy meaningful experiences as part of the community.

A big thank you to our Katherine team for helping make this evening so special! 😊

14/10/2026

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡

This year’s theme is "Together We Thrive", highlighting the importance of connection, belonging and community in supporting our mental health and wellbeing.

Life can feel overwhelming at times, and it’s not always easy to recognise when someone is struggling. Sometimes, a simple conversation, a genuine check-in or taking the time to listen can make a real difference.

At Somerville, we believe that everyone deserves to feel valued, supported and connected. Whether at home, at work or in our community, we all have a role to play in creating environments where people feel safe to talk, ask for support and know they are not alone.

Throughout October, we encourage everyone to make time for the people around them, check in with someone you haven’t heard from in a while, and remember to look after your own wellbeing, too.

Small moments of connection can make a big difference. Together, we can build stronger, more connected communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

12/10/2026

Rebecca enjoyed a trip to Kingpin last Wednesday, spending the afternoon bowling, having fun and enjoying time out in the community.

It’s these everyday experiences that create opportunities for social connection, choice and participation in activities people enjoy.

Looks like a great afternoon, Rebecca! 😊

07/10/2026

This 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗔𝗔𝗖) 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, we’re sharing a wonderful example of how the right technology can create new opportunities for communication, choice and independence.

Lucy recently worked with Sarah O’Connor, Speech Pathologist, from Territory Therapy Solutions to trial eye-gaze access using TD Snap. Lucy was able to calibrate the device with good accuracy and make purposeful selections using a simple 2x2 grid.

One particularly special moment was seeing Lucy use her eyes to select “My name is Lucy” and the happiness on her face when she heard her name. ☺️

Eye-gaze access is showing real promise as a way to support her communication, independence, choice and control.

AAC can take many forms, from communication boards and symbols to high-tech speech-generating devices. The most important thing is finding the communication method that works for the individual and supporting them to use it successfully.

A big well done to Lucy and Sarah for this important first step. 💙

Everyone deserves a way to communicate.

05/10/2026

Today we recognise World Cerebral Palsy Day, a global day celebrating the more than 50 million people living with cerebral palsy worldwide.

This year’s theme, , highlights that every person with cerebral palsy has their own experiences, strengths, priorities and aspirations, while together, those voices can help drive meaningful change.

At Somerville, we believe inclusion means looking beyond assumptions, recognising individual strengths and ensuring people with disability have the opportunity to participate, contribute and make choices about their own lives.

Today is a reminder to celebrate, listen and take action towards a more inclusive and accessible community.

💚 50 million people. 50 million voices. 50 million reasons for change.

02/10/2026

Our Katherine team recently came together for Wurli Day, a wonderful community and cultural celebration hosted by Wurli-Wurlinjang Aboriginal Health Service.

The event brought together local families, community organisations and service providers for a day celebrating culture, connection, health and wellbeing.

Our Somerville team enjoyed the opportunity to be part of the event, connect with the Katherine community and share information about the supports and services we provide.

Events like Wurli Day are an important opportunity to strengthen relationships, listen to community and come together in a positive and welcoming environment.

Thank you to Wurli-Wurlinjang Aboriginal Health Service for bringing the community together and for welcoming Somerville to be part of the day.

29/09/2026

💙 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 💙

Dancenorth Australia and Araluen Arts Centre will present Lighting the Dark, a contemporary dance work created by Chris D**e, a Kaurna-based dancer and choreographer living with Down syndrome and Araluen Arts Centre will present Lighting the Dark, a contemporary dance work created by Chris D**e, a Kaurna-based dancer and choreographer living with Down syndrome.

The performance explores creativity, identity, connection and possibility, while celebrating the contribution, talent and lived experience of people with disability.

📅 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟳 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
🕖 𝟳.𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺
📍 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲
⏱️ 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝟲𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀

Chris performs alongside the Dancenorth Ensemble in a work that challenges perceptions and invites audiences to see beyond assumptions.

🎟️ Book tickets here:
https://araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au/whats-on/lighting-dark-dancenorth-australia

Address

147 Lee Point Road
Darwin, NT
0810

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+61889204100

Website

http://somerville.org.au/

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