Somerville Community Services

14/08/2025

Well done to the Salties NWBL for making it into the finals over the weekend.

Sally, Matthew, CEO Natasha Fyles and Lexi made the game over the weekend and watched all the excitement.

Bring on the finals!

08/08/2025

Come down and support the Salties

01/08/2025

Accessible beach day is back on this weekend at Casuarina Beach, allowing access to the beach with a mobi mat.

Last time Chelsea got to meet Darwin Surf Lifesaving president Michelle Taylor, Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro MLA and Genna Stiles, disability access coordinator.

01/08/2025

😃We are providing Accessible Beach Days this dry season. Head on down to Casuarina Beach this coming Sunday 3 August from 8.30 to 11.00am.
There will be another opportunity on Sunday 31 August.
See you there!

28/07/2025

NTSwimABILITY has arrived!

Follow the link below for more information

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NTSwimABILITY has arrived!

Make a splash! Join Swimming NT's program with the NT Sports Academy at Casuarina Aquatic Centre, every Thursday at 4:30 pm.

Open to all ages with a disability.

Register today!

24/07/2025

Each month, we celebrate our staff with a collective birthday morning tea. Today's celebration was extra special as we've recently had upgrades to our garden at the Wagaman office. Big thank you to the maintenance team for all of their hard work.

24/07/2025

Congratulations to our prize pack winner Tyler, from the Katherine Show last week. Marlene helped choose a winner!

If you are in Darwin, we will be at the Darwin Show. Make sure you pop by and say hello.

19/07/2025

Fabian recently completed a return to country trip with his family to the Tiwi Islands. Fabian was accompanied by his brother Damian and Jacinta. During his visit, Fabian spent quality time with his mum, Patricia, his Uncle Christopher, and extended family. Highlights from the trip included reconnecting with friends, family and sharing stories. Thank you to everyone involved in planning and supporting Fabian to return to Tiwi to spend time with family. The support from Fabian’s guardians, allied health professionals, support coordination, and Fabian’s supported independent living team were key in facilitating what was a successful and memorable trip.

18/07/2025

For those of you in Katherine, come see us that the Katherine Show!

Discover the services we offer in the region. We are highlighting 60 years in the Territory this year and have a display of pictures looking back.

If you are not in Katherine, we will be at the Darwin Show next week.

16/07/2025

Remembering 60 Years of Somerville

This year, we've engaged with historians Peter and Sheila Forrest to work on a publication highlighting 60 years of Somerville Community Services in the Northern Terrritory.

Peter and Sheila Forrest are no strangers to Somerville and have previously written the following publications, They Crossed the Continent and Crossing the Divide.

If you have any photos that you'd like to share, please email us at communications@somerville.org.au

📷 Sheila Forrest, Natasha Fyles and Peter Forrest

10/07/2025

Here at Somerville, we would like to acknowledge the passing of Patrick Murray, who worked at Somerville for 23 years from 1998 to 2021.
Patrick was well-known in the community for his contributions to St. John Ambulance NT. May he rest in peace.

Vale Patrick Murray CStJ - 8 April 1943 - 4 July 2025

It is with deep sadness that St John NT shares the passing of our esteemed member and friend, Patrick Murray CStJ, who passed away yesterday, Friday 4th July 2025.

For more than 30 years Patrick has dedicated his service to the Order of St John and will be remembered for leadership, warmth, and the lasting impact he had on generations of volunteers (as well as his tea making).

Read more: https://www.stjohnnt.org.au/news/2025/vale-patrick-murray-cstj