About Us

The Novus Foundation was formed in 2006, a collaboration between the Rotary Club of Wahroonga and The McCarroll Automotive Group.

These two organisations originally came together with the intention of developing and supporting projects directed at the welfare of youth in the District of Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai. Since then the Novus Foundation has raised over $515,000 for a variety of different organisations that are investing in our youth.

In creating the Novus Foundation, the board has determined that it will concentrate on matters which impact young people and their ability to perform to their natural level of capability. By doing this, we want to ensure that the next generation of young adults can take their place in society using their technical and leadership skills to the full, not limited by ill health, lack of training or shortage of opportunity.

Each year it is our hope that, supported by members of the community on Sydney’s North Shore and further afield, we can continue to raise funds to support organisations that are strengthening our younger generation.

The Rotary Club of Wahroonga has over 60 members and meets every Wednesday morning at 7.15am for breakfast at the Warrawee Bowling Club. The club is very active in the community. New members are very welcome to the club. Please visit here for more information.

The McCaroll’s Automotive Group operates motor dealerships representing Toyota, Lexus, Citroen, Hyundai, Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Volkswagen vehicles on Sydney’s North Shore and enjoys supporting local charities and special causes. Please visit here for more information.

The work of the Foundation is showcased in our recently released Community Report. Click here to view it.

Community Report Front Page

History

We are proud to have supported the following organisations:

2010

  • Sydney Adventist Hospital’s HealthCare Outreach program
  • PCYC Centre of Performing Arts Hornsby
  • StreetWork
  • Rotary Club of Wahroonga youth programs

2009

  • Hornsby/Ku-ring-Gai PCYC
  • Rotary Club of Wahroonga youth programs

2008

  • Australasian Research Institute in a study on the links between food and mood
  • Rotary Club Wahroonga youth programs

2007

  • Australasian Research Institute in a study into childhood obesity
  • Sydney Adventist Hospital’s Special Care Nursery
  • Rotary Club of Wahroonga youth programs

Please visit the “Our Beneficiaries” page on our website to see the work of these outstanding community organisations.

Board of Directors

The Novus Board of Directors is comprised of local residents who all share a common goal of supporting organisations in our community that invest in youth. The Board work tirelessly in developing The Novus Foundation ensuring that Novus can continue to support the community well into the future.

Our current board members are:

• Phil McCarroll (Chairman)
• Peter Smith (Deputy Chairman)
• Dr Leon Clark
• Leisa O’Connor
• Simon McCarroll
• Richard Pitt
• Garry Webb
• Marc Treble
• Bob Howe
• John Cameron (Company Secretary)

Executive Officer

Supporting the Board and its various sub-committees is Michael Were, The Novus Foundation’s Executive Officer.

Michael is currently employed as the HealthCare Outreach Manager at Sydney Adventist Hospital. Sydney Adventist Hospital’s HealthCare Outreach program coordinates volunteer medical, nursing and allied health professionals to undertake medical and surgical procedures in developing countries, where men, women and children otherwise have restricted or no access to medical treatment.

The Novus Foundation is grateful for the support of Sydney Adventist Hospital who provides us with Michael’s services on a part time basis. Sydney Adventist Hospital is a tremendous supporter of The Novus Foundation since we began.