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Christmas Dinner Party -Staff 2023

Celebrating the contribution that KYH staff make to the organization every year. Couldn’t run things without such an amazing team.

Christmas Lunch with our Clients December 2023

Each year the staff of KYH bring in food for Christmas Lunch for our clients. It’s a great way to celebrate the year end, connect with clients and a great excuse to EAT 🙂

Community Recognition Statement from NSW Parliament House (September 2023)

ADFNSW-Kathleen York House was thrilled to receive the Community Recognition Statement from NSW Parliament. We would like to thank Kobi Shetty MP our local Member of Parliament (Balmain electorate) for her support.

Movement Therapy- A taster for the staff (August 2023)

The staff at KYH would like to thank Sharon Todd-Miller from Leichhardt Womens Health for offering up her time to let staff experience the benefits of Movement Therapy for ourselves. So much fun!

Music Therapy at the Park (July 2023)

Staff and clients enjoyed the sunshine at Bi-Centennial Park and had the pleasure of having a music therapy experience at the same time. We made incredible music together 😉

Team Building Day (June 2023)

It’s been a while since our last team building day so the foodies amongst us decided that a Pasta making class would be a great way to bond. Thank you to everyone at Salt Meats Cheese in the City for guiding us through the process.

SAUSAGE SIZZLE FUNDRAISER (May 2023)

Tracey our AOD Support Worker and her husband Gavin very generously offered their time, effort and bbq-ing skills towards helping raise funds for Kathleen York House. We would like to acknowledge and thank them for their contribution. We would also like to thank Rozelle Bunnings for their support and assistance also.

Christmas Celebrations for the KYH Team (November 2022)

ADFNSW-Kathleen York House celebrated their staff’s contribution at Totti’s Rozelle this year. Some very appreciative bellies waddled out the door that evening.

Diwali 2022

KYH would not be the same without the annual celebration of Diwali to help cast out all darkness and bring in the light. Filling everyone with hope and joy…and food 🙂

Thanks again Latha for another amazing spread.

APSAD Conference Darwin -October 2022

Our CEO-Latha Nithyanandam and Board Members -Dr Gilbert Whitton and Carolyn Day attended the APSAD Conference in Darwin this October 2022. Above is the Poster Presentation that was submitted on improving access to treatment and support for women with substance use disorder during COVID-19 restrictions: the experience with telehealth from a women only service.

International Mental Health Conference 2022

Dr Latha Nithyanandam & Michelle Delamotte submitted a presentation called “Response to a Pandemic by a Small Residential Service for Women with Substance Use Dependence” which was accepted by the International Mental Health Conference in the Goldcoast earlier this month. The presentation was delivered by Senior Case Manager -Michelle Delamotte. The talk highlighted KYH’s resourcefulness and nimble response during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Celebrating 10 years of Latha

Everybody at ADFNSW-Kathleen York House would like to acknowledge and congratulate our inspiring CEO- Dr Latha Nithyanandam for her exceptional work and commitment over the past 10 years. We hope that you can continue offering such outstanding leadership at the helm of Kathleen York House for many years to come

BARNEY MULLINS CHALLENGE FUNDRAISER -APRIL 2022

Libby and Michelle our two Senior Case Managers at KYH participated in and completed the Barney Mullins Challenge as a way of raising additional funds for KYH. We would like to thank them both for such a generous effort, along with everyone who supported them and the additional funds these raised for our cause.

ADFNSW-Kathleen York House celebrates its staff on their birthdays (2022)

KYH Staff are always recognized on their birthdays.

Nothing like your favourite cake to bring a birthday smile to your face.

Jenny (Admin) excited to eat her Birthday cake

Christmas Celebrations for the KYH Team (December 2021)

This year ADFNSW-Kathleen York House recognized the efforts of its staff and celebrated this by sharing a delicious meal at Hojiak.

YAYY! KYH are now the proud owners of this beautiful People Mover

Everyone – staff and clients alike, are grateful for the grant monies received from NSW Health, allowing KYH to acquire a lovely new People Mover. Our clients will be moved about in greater comfort as a result. We would also like to extend our thanks to the lovely sales team at Western Toyota who went out of their way to deliver on our precise needs.

Bringing the Light to KYH (Diwali Celebrations-November 2020)

A warm Thank you to our masterchef CEO @Latha Nithyanandam for another outstanding Diwali celebration. Our hearts, minds and bellies appreciated the brightness, fun and fabulous food that came from Latha’s kitchen

Congratulations to our Ever Inspiring CEO!

We are delighted that our illustrious CEO @Latha Nithyanandam was a Finalist for the 2020 NSW Inspirational Women’s Award sponsored by Rotary.

2020 AGM…COVID Style

Each year ADFNSW-Kathleen York House hosts is Annual AGM and invites its Board, KYH Staff, stakeholders, partnering agencies and consumers alike to attend. This engagement allows all attendees to understand the operations and achievements of KYH whilst opening up lines of enhanced communication with everyone present.

Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions in 2020 we were unable to meet our attendees face to face. However, the virtual platform of Zoom allowed our AGM to still go ahead.

A welcome message from our ever supportive local Member of Parliament, Jamie Parker MP, can be viewed here:

COVID-19 Response by ADFNSW-Kathleen York House -WE REMAINED OPEN THROUGHOUT!

Kathleen York house responded to the outbreak of COVID_19with its commitment to client centered best practice. Policy and procedure were written as the pandemic evolved, and the timely and informed responses in the structure of service delivery meant that staff were able to undertake their roles whilst maintaining highest standards of safety for both client and clinicians. NSW Health directives around disease control and sanitation were incorporated into our service delivery, AND BY adhering to protocols placed by health, KYH was able to maintain service delivery in unique and innovative ways.

KYH continued to support an extremely vulnerable section of the community without interruption and offered pandemic responsive residential and outreach care to clients and potential clients over the period of the lockdown.

Special Thanks to – Drummoyne Rotary & Inner Wheel Club

ADFNSW-Kathleen York House would like to thank members of the Drummoyne Rotary Club as well as the Inner Wheel Club for their generous and ongoing support. Rotary and Inner Wheel have been supporting KYH each year and we cannot tell you how much we appreciate your ongoing assistance.

KYH Staff Christmas Party (December 2019)

ADFNSW-Kathleen York House continues to recognize their staff’s contribution by celebrating together over a beautiful Christmas lunch.

KWOoP Breakfast (October 2019)

Everyone was bright eyed and bushy tailed for the KWOoP Breakfast at Parliament House . Kathleen York House was a Community sponsor at this very important event aimed towards Keeping Women out of Prison. Great speakers and important ties were strengthened.

Healing Ourselves, Healing Our Country (August 2019)

What a delight it was meeting the Honourable Linda Burney MP for Barton at the opening night of the ” Healing Ourselves, Healing Our Country Exhibition” held at the Boomalli Aboriginal Art Gallery in Leichhardt

KYH Team Building Day 2019

KYH Staff were blessed this year with their own private performance by Out of the Box Theatre Company in the morning…Love your work 🙂

Followed by an afternoon of Basket weaving

APSAD Conference- Hobart

ADFNSW-Kathleen York House’s CEO and Clinical/Aftercare Coordinator were able to attend the APSAD Conference in Hobart. Such a great way to take in the amazing food and sights of Hobart with the most current industry information.

Diwali 2018

Diwali has become an annual celebration for clients and staff of ADFNSW-Kathleen York House.

Here we all celebrate the light and aim to eliminate the dark. And nobody puts on a food spread better than our GM Latha 🙂

Protecting Children is also our Business

(August 2018)

Our General Manager, Latha Nithyanandam, delivering her paper presentation “Protecting the Children is also our business”, at the Mental Health Conference in Adelaide

KYH Going Strong with Certificate of Commendation from peak body NADA

(June 2018)

Always an honour to receive a Certificate of Commendation from the peak body NADA http://www.nada.org.au/…/winners-aod-awards-for-the-nsw-no…/

KYH …Finalists at the AGPAL-QIP Awards in Melbourne

(May 2018)

AGPAL-QIP Conference in Melbourne.

ADFNSW-Kathleen York House recognised as finalists for this presitgious award…onward and upward

Ministerial Visit to Kathleen York House

(March 2018)

Kathleen York House was thrilled to have the Hon. Minister Pru Goward, New South Wales Minister for Family and Community Services : Minister for Social Housing and the Minister for Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, visit us

Aftercare client’s first Solo Exhibition

(February 24th 2018)

We want to celebrate our Aftercare client Alyson Colquitt,who had her recent solo art exhibition in Cromer with Diversarty studio and gallery.

Her paintings depicted her recovery path from gaol into Kathleen York House programs.

We wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

Diwali (Celebration of Light)

(October 2017)

Each year KYH has the honour of celebrating Diwali- The Festival of Light. Our generous General Manager makes sure that along with light we all enjoy very full bellies of South Indian cuisine.

The Mental Health Services Award of Australia and New Zealand goes to Kathleen York House!

(September 2017)

A proud moment for Kathleen York House. The Mental Health Service Award of Australia and New Zealand presented by the Honorable Greg Hunt, Federal Minister for Health.

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A testament to the hard work and dedication of the Team.

We feel greatly honored!

Drummoyne Rotary Club we appreciate your support

(June 2017)

ADFNSW-Kathleen York House had the pleasure of receiving this generous cheque from Drummoyne Rotary Club. We are extremely grateful for your ongoing and generous support.

Inner City Rehabs Article in Inner West Courier

(May 2017)

Latest article written by Inner West Courier discussing Inner City rehabs. Thanks for taking the time to listen Inner West Courier

Celebrating International Women’s Day

It was lovely to celebrate International Women’s Day with the women from Guthrie House. Gave us an excuse to show off our newly furnished backyard and utilise our recently donated BBQ 🙂

(March 2017)

International Womens Day with Guthrie House

What a Champion Way to Live Life

Everybody at ADFNSW-Kathleen York House would like to thank Kristy from UFC GYM Sydney for organising such an inspiring talk by 10 Seconds of Courage with Nadine Champion . The girls and Staff LOOOVED the talk. Here’s to many more moments of Inspiration. (February 2017)

A fresh start to the year with these lovely new yoga mats

ADFNSW-Kathleen York House clients had something to cheer about when they were able to commence the 2017 Yoga program with brand new yoga mats donated by Marrickville Yoga Centre.

To a Christmas FULL of Cheer!

ADFNSW-Kathleen York House has been blessed with so many incredible supporters who just wanted to make our backyard shine for the clients. Management, Staff and Clients would like to send out a big thank you to Ashfield Bunnings for the BBQ and Plants donated , Pyrmont Cares for the lovely outdoor and indoor sofa set received as well as the Tait for their generous donation of an outdoor table. Our clients are enjoying their backyard space in comfort and style now thanks to your assistance and charity. (December 2016)

Way to GO Womens AOD Services Network!

A new feather in your cap for releasing a Gender Responsive Model of Care (November 2016)

ADFNSW-Kathleen York House welcomes Talitha Cummins as its new Ambassador

14.11.16 Everybody at ADFNSW-Kathleen York House are absolutely thrilled to have Talitha Cummins as our new Ambassador.

We couldn’t find a more perfect match to our organisation than yourself

Responding to Domestic Violence in an Alcohol and Other Drug Setting

Today (24.8.16) ADFNSW-Kathleen York House hosted a DV conference. KYH would like to thank the educators from NADA for delivering the DV training as well as partnering agency attendees for their participation in the event.

Drummoyne Rotary Club-Thank you for your generous contribution

ADFNSW-Kathleen York House would like to thank members of the Drummoyne Rotary Club for their generous contribution. Rotary has been supporting KYH each year and we cannot tell you how much we appreciate your ongoing assistance.

ADFNSW-Kathleen York House would like to extend a warm thank you to the members of Inner Wheel for their generous donation of handmade toys for children at its rehab.

First Aiders onsite

Staff at ADFNSW-Kathleen York House attended its annual CPR and First Aid training on July 13th 2016.

Here’s to hoping that we never actually have to use this training…but as they say “it’s better to be safe than sorry”.

ADFNSW-Kathleen York House would also like to introduce its new First Aid Officer Lauren (also one of our key AOD Workers).

We’re happy to say that she passed her training with flying colours 🙂

Farewell to a very special and much member of staff-Tanya Magnay

ADFNSW-Kathleen York House said it’s official and final farewell to Tanya (Clinical Manager for the past4 years and staff member for 7 years). Her incredible energy, passion and leadership has left a large void at KYH. Tanya will be very much missed by all (clients included).

Everybody at KYH wish Tanya (and her family) every success in her future.

Big Hugs from All of Us xxx

Celebrating what it means to be a Mother at ADFNSW-Kathleen York House

ADFNSW-Kathleen York House staff and clients celebrated what it means to be a mother during the month of May. It was a great day acknowledging the incredible role mothers (or their mother figures) play in women and children’s lives.

UFC fighter Miesha Tate tears up as she meets ‘inspirational women’ using mixed martial arts to rebuild their lives

Residents and Staff at ADFNSW-Kathleen York House would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the team at UFC Alexandria for their incredible commitment to the improvement of rebuilding the lives of those recovering from substance dependence, mental health issues and domestic violence.

UFC Gym Sydney in Alexandria has recently become a partner of ADFNSW-Kathleen York House.

The clients at ADFNSW-Kathleen York House have been gaining tremendous value from the UFC training.In the words of the Clinical Manager at KYH (Tanya Magnay) “UFC training helps them feel empowered through a form of fitness. We have a very strong partnership with UFC, they’ve been nothing but supportive and almost protective of our group”.

In the words of Miesha Tate UFC Champion “MMA strengthens more than just your muscles, it also strengthens the mind”.

This is just one example of how ADFNSW-Kathleen York House strives to ensure that their rehabilitation program for substance abuse is conducted in a wholistic manner.

This is also an example of how community groups and generous local businesses are able to come together and create incredible results for their clients utilizing their resources and specific skill sets.

To read the recent article on UFC and KYH placed in the Southern Courier click here

Shadows Amongst Us Exhibition (at Jubilee Room -Parliament House)

ADFNSW-Kathleen York House decided to showcase the incredible talents of two of its past residents.

The exhibition Shadows Amongst Us (March 17th 2016) was celebrated by staff and stakeholders alike and portrayed the journey of the relationship of the Therapist (through prose) and Ex-Resident (through painting). Sculptures were also created.

Everybody at KYH would like to thank the local Balmain MP-Jamie Parker and his team for the incredible effort they put in to ensure that the event ran smoothly. We would also like to thank all attendees for their invaluable support at this exhibition. At KYH we love to celebrate the successes of our residents, as well as acknowledge the incredible contribution of staff and Board members.

The journey of ex-residents could not have been more powerfully presented. Residential rehab was truly a powerful experience as seen in their works:

Russell Brand visits KYH

Yes that really is Russell Brand…the tall one in the middle there.

Russell Brand kindly visited staff, clients and ex-clients of Kathleen York House recently ( October 25th 2015).

He shared his experiences, philosophies and recovery as well as supporting women and their families in combating this ” Spiritual Crisis” (his words).

His authentic desire to help others through recovery was demonstrated when one of the clients asked for advice around her son’s drug problem and he personally got on the phone to mentor him through his struggles and offer his support.

Everybody at KYH would like to thank you, Russell, for your honest, amusing, inspiring and heartfelt words.

Christmas in July

Staff at KYH prepared a BBQ for Xmas in July (July 28th 2015) to celebrate past client ( and current clients) success in recovery. It was a great day enjoyed by staff and clients alike. Looking forward to celebrating many more client successes in years to come.

A Heartfelt Thank you to Drummoyne Rotary Club for providing new office chairs to KYH Staff

KYH staff were delighted with the new office chairs that Drummoyne Rotary Club kindly funded. Thanks again for looking after our postural alignment 🙂

KYH Playground Inauguration

Kathleen York House would sincerely like to thank the efforts made by local MP-Jamie Parker in assisting in the attainment of a Community Grant which allowed KYH to install a playground for children to use when visiting or residing at KYH.

KYH would also like to thank the many supporters who attended our playground inauguration. We look forward to hosting and attending many more celebratory events.

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