Australian Disability Enterprises are all around Victoria, and they offer a wide range of roles for people with different levels of functioning, whether that be mental health or physical needs.

Many disability enterprises also have different training programs as well, and also some professional development reviews that they have ongoing with the clients.

So they will be able to offer a multitude of different employment options, such as gardening, cooking, catering, hospitality, welding, screen printing. From nursery or warehouse roles, to dispatch, to assembly roles and packaging roles.

We’ve tried it and we haven’t looked back.

This is helping Gerard forming new friendships, getting out and about and doing stuff in the community that he wouldn’t do at home.

It’s great for Gerard. It’s great for all of us.

It’s a great opportunity for that person to re-enter the workforce and build up some skills and confidence to then transition into open employment. Or it may be a long-term option for some people.

Well, I just enjoy working and doing something, meeting new people.

And just knowing that I’m actually doing something worthwhile as well.