NADO Disability Services - Friends of NADO

Friends of NADO

Together we can transform lives.

NADO is helping to create a community where people with a disability can live a life of fulfillment, choice and purpose.

We pride ourselves on being a local organisation, with local connections. As a member of the local community, you are also an important part of this support network.

Our Friends of NADO program provides an opportunity to help support our range of programs, special events and major infrastructure that we provide to our local community. These are monthly donation packages that will directly help people with disability and their families, carers and loved ones. All packages are tax deductible.

Select a Monthly Donation Package

Sapphire

$29 Per Month

The Sapphire Package will help support smaller events that brings joy to people with disability. For example: Sensory Santa, Christmas Parties and themed Events.

Emerald

$85 Per Month

The Emerald Package will help NADO with initiatives that support people with disability, their families and carers through programs, special events, material and equipment.

Ruby

$198 Per Month

The Ruby Package will help NADO sustain Share My Ability, a community-based centre offering accessible equipment and play space for fun, recreation and therapeutic supports

Diamond

$1000 Per Month

The Diamond Package will directly support NADO with major infrastructure requirements including accessible vehicles for our participants.

Our Founding Friends of NADO Supporters

How Your Support is Making a Difference

Friends of NADO Testimonials

NADO have provided my son with an amazing social life. The staff love what they do and it is obvious with the smiles from all after every outing. Highly recommend their services.

My son Kurt has been with NADO for about 23 years and has a great time with the group either for weekend activities, holidays or touch football. NADO has always provided Kurt with great carers who take him out for 8 hours per week.

Amazing service. Cannot fault the care they provide to my son. Each week he attends NADO and always comes home extremely happy.

NADO always put together a fun and engaging program throughout the day for kids.

Thank you for providing such a positive and accessible Santa experience for our family. It made all the difference to have the space and time for our daughter to feel comfortable.

Thank you so much for a great experience. It was the first time we've ever visited, and we will return next year. My son and daughter had such a great time and it was a joy to watch them have a play with Santa without feeling rushed to move on to the next person. I also loved that we got a whole heap of photos too. What a bonus! Thank you again and wishing you all a very Merry Christmas too.

I just wanted to say thank you, thank you for your patience with my 5 children. Santa was absolutely amazing with my kids and so understanding and the photographer was absolutely lovely and tried her best to make our experience comfortable. You guys are awesome and thank you for doing what you do.

We had happy tears in our eyes leaving our experience with Santa. It was the nicest and most magical Santa experience either of us have ever experienced. Our son was absolutely thrilled with his 1 on 1 time with Santa. Such a kind Father Christmas. We will be coming back every year that you guys run this set up. It was so calm, peaceful, and magical. I still get tears in my eyes thinking of how lovely our experience was. Thank you so much for the extra photos too. We love them all. Please let us know next year when bookings open because 100% we will be back.

Sensory Santa was a beautiful calm experience for both my childrens needs. There was no waiting in line, it was quiet, welcoming and the focus could just be on Santa! This made the world of difference to our children's emotions and experience - this reflected in their photos. Thank you for providing this service and making Xmas and Santa acessible to all.

It was such a fun day. Thank you for having us. I am looking forward to next year's event.

Thank you Linda. We had a terrific time and sat with some other lovely carers. I would be happy for you to keep my details on file and advise if any other opportunities come up.

It was a wonderful day, we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you for providing a delicious meal that our daugher really enjoyed also.

I and my friends all like to thank you for todays NADO carers event at Penrith RSL. It was nicely organised and quite enjoyable which will be remembered by us for a long time. The food was excellent too. Thanking you again.

Yes, thank you. Haven't seen my son laugh for many years as he did that day, we enjoyed it. Was a great day.

No, thank you Linda. Was such a great day, once again you created a beautiful day out.

Thank you so much for a wonderful day. The event truly made a difference to my life, it made me feel wonderful and spoilt. It is the first catered event that I have ever attended. I attended the event alone and met wonderful ladies. I have not stopped talking about it. Thank you again, you all are expectional people. I am so grateful that you will keep me in the loop for other events.

About your donation to Friends of NADO

HOW CAN I SUPPORT NADO DISABILITY SERVICES?

Thank you for considering donating to NADO Disability Services & Aged Care. There are many ways you can support NADO Disability Services & Aged Care:

Monthly Donations

Regular monthly donations via our Friends of NADO donation program can assist NADO Disability Services & Aged Care to provide events that bring joy to people with disability, their families and/or carers at a reduced cost, help sustain Share My Ability, a community-based sensory activity centre and help towards major infrasturture requirements including accessible vehicles for our participants. Donations can be set-up through our website.

One-off Online Donations

With your support, we can continue to offer high quality services, programs and resources. Donations can be made via our website.

Donate by Mail

You can mail your donation to the address below, please ensure you include your contact details so we are able to send you a receipt for your donation.

Postal Address: PO Box 511, St Marys NSW 1790 Australia

Donate In-Person

If you would like to donate in-person, our Head Office address and hours are below.

Address: 28 Gidley Street St Marys

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Donate by Phone

If you would like to donate over the phone, please call us on 1300 738 229 Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

If you have any further questions, please contact Linda Wilson – Community Engagement and Sponsorship Manager today via email [email protected]

CAN I GIVE A MONTHLY DONATION?

Yes, regular monthly donations via our Friends of NADO donation program can assist NADO Disability Services & Aged Care to provide events that bring joy to people with disability, their families and/or carers at a reduced cost, help sustain Share My Ability, a community-based sensory activity centre and help towards major infrasture requirements including accessible vehicles for our participants. Donations can be set-up monthly through our website or contact our Community Engagement and Sponsorship Manager today via email [email protected]

WHERE WILL MY DONATION GO?

When you donate through the Friends of NADO donation initiative, your support will help NADO Disability Services & Aged Care to:

Continue to offer smaller events that bring joy to people with disabilities. For example: Sensory Santa, Christmas Parties and themed events
Continue to offer initiatives that support people with disability, their families and carers through programs, special events, materials and equipment
Sustain Share My Ability, a community-based centre offering accessible equipment and play space for fun, recreation and therapeutic supports
Support major infrastucture requirements including accessible vehicles for our participants

All other donations will assist our high-quality services, programs and resources.

WILL I GET A RECEIPT?

Yes, donations over $2 are tax deductible for Australian residents. If you make a one-off donation via our website, a receipt will be emailed to your immediately. If you sign up to donate monthly, your receipt will be sent at the end of the financial year.

WHO CAN I CONTACT WITH A QUESTION ABOUT DONATIONS??

Please contact our Community Engagement and Sponsorship Manager on 1300 378 229 or via email [email protected]

I WANT TO LEAVE A GIFT IN MY WILL. HOW DO I FOUND OUT MORE?

If you would like to leave a gift in your will – head to our Get Involved – Bequests Page for more details.

We highly recommend you speak with a Solicitor for legal advice and to discuss your plans with your family.

IS NADO DISABILITY SERVICES AN ACNC REGISTERED CHARITY?

Yes, Nepean Area Disabilities Organisation (NADO Disabilty Services & Aged Care) is an ACNC (Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission) Registered Charity and complies with all ACNC regulations. To find out more, please visit the ACNC website. www.acnc.gov.au

NADO Disability Services & Aged Care is a registered name of Nepean Area Disabilities Organisation. They are registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC). Eligible tax-deductible donations have Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status with the Australian Tax Office.