New Leaf Disability Support

26/10/2026

🍃🎉 Turning Over a New Leaf for 5 Years! 🎉🍃

Five years ago, a small idea took root.

An idea that everyone deserves the opportunity to grow, belong, explore, laugh, achieve their goals, and live life their way.

Since then, we've been busy turning over new leaves every single day.

These photos take us back through five incredible years of adventures, firsts, friendships, milestones, road trips, dancing, cooking, fishing, moving into new homes, finding confidence, building independence, and creating memories we'll never forget.

Some faces have been with us since the very beginning. Some joined along the way. Together, they have helped write the story of New Leaf.

If there's one thing we've learned over the last five years, it's this:

🌱 Growth looks different for everyone. 🌱 Every achievement deserves celebrating. 🌱 Community changes lives. 🌱 The best memories are made together.

To our participants, families, staff, supporters, and friends: thank you for being part of our journey.

Here's to five amazing years of turning over new leaves... and many more adventures still to come! 💚

Happy 5th Birthday, New Leaf Disability Supports!

16/10/2026

🌿 SIL Vacancy Available in Fletcher 🌿

Looking for a supportive place to call home?

A vacancy is available in a welcoming 1:3 Supported Independent Living home in Fletcher. Join two friendly housemates who enjoy dancing, karaoke, creative activities, and community outings.

✅ Build independence
✅ Person-centred support
✅ Social and welcoming environment
✅ Experienced support team

📍 Fletcher, NSW

📞 02 4072 0511
📧 [email protected]

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15/10/2026

💚 Proud to have New Leaf represented in important industry conversations! 💚

Our Managing Director Britt Hickey recently joined Nexus42 as a panellist alongside NDIS leaders to talk openly about the changes, challenges and experiences facing businesses working across the NDIS and care sector.
With so much change happening across our industry, opportunities like this are incredibly valuable. They allow providers to share real experiences, hear different perspectives and work together towards a stronger and more sustainable sector.
We’re proud to have a seat at the table and to contribute to conversations that help shape the future of disability and care services. 🌿

A big thank you to our NDIS Nexus Newcastle panellists for sharing their experience, perspectives and practical insights with a room full of engaged NDIS leaders.

👏 Britt Hickey, Managing Director, New Leaf Disability Support
👏 Lisa Short, General Manager, DEC Housing & former GM Strategy & Priorities, NDIA
👏 Mathew Cagney, CEO, ShiftCare
👏 Rebecca Duffy, Founding CEO, Caring Care

We appreciate your openness and willingness to contribute to conversations that help the sector move forward.

Thank you also to everyone in the room for your questions and contributions.

14/10/2026

💚🦘🌿BEST DAY OUT! 💚🦘🌿

What a great New Leaf get-together at Blackbutt Reserve today!

Good company, lots of laughs, fresh air and a beautiful spot to spend the day together.

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us, and a massive shout-out to our wonderful staff who facilitated the day and helped make it such a success.

We absolutely love opportunities to get together, connect and enjoy everything our local community has to offer! 💚

09/10/2026

💙 Wishing the Kellaway/Wilson team an amazing Walk4Hope! We’re cheering you on every step of the way for such an important cause. 💙👟 If you can please donate to a wonderful cause.

Hi there We are trying to fundraise $1000 to help Huntington's Australia. We have created team Kellaway-Wilson Walk 4 Hope 2026. If you can, please help by fundraising alongside us as a part of this year's Walk 4 Hope. You can also help by making a donation. Any money you can give (no matter how lar...

08/09/2026

🍴🌶️ New Leaf Cooking Group Goes Mexican! 🌶️🍴

Our New Leaf Cooking Group had a fantastic time exploring the flavours of Mexico this week while building important cooking skills along the way!

Participants learned how to safely toast and sear ingredients, developing confidence in using cooking equipment and understanding different cooking techniques. These valuable skills help build independence in the kitchen while encouraging creativity and teamwork.

On the menu were delicious Mexican Stuffed Capsicums, packed with flavour and made from scratch by the group. Everyone worked together to prepare, cook, and enjoy the meal, with plenty of laughter and learning throughout the session.

We love seeing participants grow their skills, try new foods, and gain confidence in a fun and supportive environment.

🌮 Well done to everyone who took part. We can't wait to see what culinary adventure is next!

31/08/2026

🌸☕ What a wonderful day! ☕🌸

On Saturday, our participants and staff enjoyed a beautiful High Tea while supporting the amazing work of Hunter Food Relief. It was a fantastic opportunity to come together, enjoy great company, delicious treats, and give back to our local community.

Events like these highlight the importance of connection, inclusion, and supporting organisations that make a real difference in the lives of others. We are proud to be part of such a caring and generous community.

A big thank you to Hunter Food Relief for hosting such a wonderful event and for the incredible work you do every day. 💚

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31/08/2026

🌸☕ What a wonderful day! ☕🌸

On Saturday, our participants and staff enjoyed a beautiful High Tea while supporting the amazing work of Hunter Food Relief. It was a fantastic opportunity to come together, enjoy great company, delicious treats, and give back to our local community.

Events like these highlight the importance of connection, inclusion, and supporting organisations that make a real difference in the lives of others. We are proud to be part of such a caring and generous community.

A big thank you to Hunter Food Relief for hosting such a wonderful event and for the incredible work you do every day. 💚

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03/08/2026

🐾 Meerkat Monday with Leeann! 🐾

What a fantastic day of adventure and achievement for Leeann! 🌟

Leeann started her Monday with a stroll along the Anzac Bridge, keeping a lookout for whales. While the whales were a little shy, she enjoyed the fresh air, beautiful views, and getting some exercise.

Afterwards, we headed to Cameron Park Library for a very special task, putting the finishing touches on Leeann’s very own book! 📖✍️ After lots of planning, writing, and hard work, Leeann officially completed her book and even made sure the New Leaf office received a copy.

When asked what she thought of her finished masterpiece, Leeann gave it an impressive 10/10! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ She said she really enjoyed creating it, although she also realised that writing a book takes a lot of time, effort, and dedication.

We are incredibly proud of Leeann for sticking with such a big project and seeing it through to the end. Completing a book is an amazing achievement, and it shows what can be accomplished with persistence, creativity, and determination.

Congratulations, Leeann. We can't wait to see what you create next! 💚📚

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