North West Disability Services

12/09/2026

Charlie's current goal is to travel five metres independently around the basketball court, using a headrest to control her wheelchair. She's so close!

This is the kind of thing we get up to every day at Conie Avenue - come along on Wednesday and say hello.

🗓️ Wednesday 16 September | 10am-2pm
📍 15A Conie Avenue, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153
RSVP: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/mVR42FxpXc

11/09/2026

Where can the kids get up close and feed farm animals in the Hawkesbury? 🐐

We were so touched by this beautiful write-up from our friends at Dido's Place — thank you for capturing the heart of The Secret Garden so perfectly!

Yes, we have $3 feed bags for our friendly goats, chickens and guinea fowl, horses to say hello to, in-ground trampolines, and a huge gated sandpit right next to the café for that much-loved $5 scone with jam and cream.

But as you so beautifully said — what makes this place special is its purpose.

The Secret Garden is run by North West Disability Services, and everything you see — from the gardens and nursery, to the art, the café, and the care of our animals — is made possible by our incredible participants, support workers, horticulturalists and volunteers.

Every coffee, every plant, every bag of feed helps support something wonderful in our community.

And we would LOVE to see you at our Annual Spring Fair — Saturday 19th September, 9am - 2pm. Train rides, live music, market stalls, farm animals, Devonshire tea and hundreds of plants at bargain prices. Entry just $3.

Thank you again to Dido's Place for helping us share the secret that is too good to keep! 💚

📍 Western Sydney University Hawkesbury Campus, Richmond NSW
Read the full blog: https://www.didosplace.com.au/blog/secret-garden-richmond-nsw

10/09/2026

Love art? Vote now!

Our Aberdoon participants have entered their artwork into the Abstract Abilities Art Competition, and if you know anything about our artists, you'll know their work is extraordinary.

(This photo is from one of the MANY previous exhibitions of our artists - you'll have to check out the link below to vote for new works!)

Here's how you can help:
🗳️ Vote for your favourite piece: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B8WJN6J
📣 Share this post with family and friends
🖼️ Cross your fingers!

Please vote, share, and support our NWDS Aberdoon artists.

09/09/2026

Makers market, local food vendors, plant market and Secret Garden's beautiful grounds and animal farm. See you next weekend!

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

Love a bit of cricket at Conie Ave? Please share this invitation with someone you think would love it too!

We're nearly ready for Open Day next Wednesday, 16 Sep 2026, 10am-2pm.

Although we can't promise you'll bowl out Barry or the team 😁

09/09/2026

WELCOMING FAIRY LAVENDER TO SECRET GARDEN

North West Disability Services is delighted to welcome the wonderful Fairy Lavender to the The Secret Garden Community Hub.

Our beautiful local Fairy brings pure magic to every event — a true menagerie of children's entertainment including enchanting magic shows, face painting, balloon twisting, musical chairs and so much more!

Fairy Lavender creates inclusive, joyful and unforgettable experiences for children of all abilities. Her warmth, creativity and sparkle light up The Secret Garden and bring smiles to every little face.

If you haven't yet met Fairy Lavender, we highly recommend you do. She is now available for bookings!

To book your party or event at The Secret Garden with Fairy Lavender, please reach out to our team — we would love to help you create something magical.

Thank you, Fairy Lavender, for bringing your magic to our community.

Contact us to book:
[email protected] or call 02 9686 4155

02/09/2026

Sunday Explorers hit the Museum of Illusions!

Liam, Addie, Mcherley, Ryan and Patrick swapped their usual Sunday routines for an afternoon at the Museum of Illusions.

(That first photo might end up being the cover of their next album...)

Optical illusions are a brilliant way to slow down and really look. Working out how a room tricks your eyes, spotting the pattern behind a puzzle, figuring out why something that looks impossible actually isn't.

They worked through interactive challenges together, compared notes on what they were seeing, and experienced the world from some VERY different angles.

Up for some Sunday adventures? Get in touch - [email protected] | 02 96864155

28/08/2026

We're only days away from it being officially spring... And time for our Spring Fair at the The Secret Garden Community Hub.

If you've heard the latest NDIS news, you might know that funding for social participation is set to be reduced.

By attending Spring Fair, not only are you buying and supporting local makers and vendors, you're also supporting us to keep delivering the supports we know matter most.

🌸Saturday 19 September
🕙 9am-2pm
📍 Secret Garden, Clydesdale Lane, Richmond