Get to Know (And Support) Your Northstars!

YOU MAY NOT KNOW THAT WHILE THE NEWCASTLE NORTHSTARS COMPETE AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF ICE HOCKEY IN AUSTRALIA, ALL THE PLAYERS STILL WORK DAILY OUTSIDE OF THE SPORT. SEVERAL PLAYERS WITHIN THE NORTHSTARS RUN THEIR OWN BUSINESSES, AND WE'D LOVE TO SHARE THEIR DETAILS WITH YOU TO SUPPORT THEM.

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#33 Sean Oultram - Tactix Training

"We run a disability-focused gym, offer support work, and have just started helping with housing – with each aspect focusing on the health and fitness of people with disabilities. There's little to no other businesses like ours focused on health and fitness like this, so that became our niche in the market."

"We want to help people with any limiting diagnosis, who don't feel comfortable or are unable to go to a regular gym and get them into an environment where we can get them moving and help them live healthier lives. We like to work with our clients to find the right fit for them."

#11 Tim Stanger - Stangers Painting

"Last year, I started Stangers Painting to get that freedom and flexibility to run my own show. I am open to painting anything, really. Currently, it's a lot of houses and re-paints for clients."

"A lot of work so far has been word of mouth, and I am really busy every day, which is great. It's so rewarding to see the before and after of each job and each client's reaction when they are over the moon with the final result."

#9 Wehebe Darge - Huddle Therapy Service

"My partner is a speech pathologist, and I am a youth worker and qualified allied health assistant to deliver plans that health professionals put in place. I also do some youth mentoring, working with the trickier kids to help them from a person-centred approach. We want to help families and participants to build more confidence and access the community."

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