Social Firm Development

Alpha Autism - Alpha Employment Service (AES)

Alpha Employment Service (AES) is a no-cost specialist employment service that assists job seekers on the Autism Spectrum or those with similar needs with employment preparation, job search, job placement and post placement support, in the open labour market. AES operates as part of the Disability Employment Network (DEN).  Alpha Autism in a partner in the development and delivery of the Software Testing Social Firm along with SoFA and Infoxchange. 

http://alpha-autism.org.au/employment/

ASTERIA Services Incorporated

ASTERIA Services Inc. is a Not for Profit, Disability Service, located in Maryborough, Central Victoria. Founded in 1972, ASTERIA Services Inc offers a ‘one stop shop’ to facilitate all aspects of Disability Support to clients/ workers, carers and the general public.

http://www.asteriaservices.net.au/

Finding Futures

Finding Futures is a Disability Employment Service located in Victoria. 

http://www.findingfutures.com.au/

Finding Workable Solutions

Finding Workable Solutions Inc is predominantly a Commonwealth funded organization providing assistance to job seekers with a disadvantage and/or disability; we maintain a strong focus in rural areas of SA. We take great pride in the fact that we have been providing employment and vocational training since 1989 offering a flexible and professional approach to Employment Services while maintaining a strong client focus.

http://www.fws.org.au/

GreenFix Environmental

In response to the increase of issues around e-waste and the lack of cohesive, ongoing programs to provide a solution to the business community, GreenFix Environemtnal was established to bring together expertise in the fields of recycling, training, corporate services and environmental performance.

GreenFix has been working with various Social Enterprises and Disability Employers, supporting the development of their e-waste recycling businesses.

http://www.greenfix.com.au

Infoxchange

Infoxchange Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation based in Melbourne, Victoria with a mission to create social equality and opportunity by empowering people through access to information technology and enabling the exchange of information and ideas.

http://www.infoxchange.net.au/

Knoxcare: Yarraview nurseries

http://www.yvn.com.au/knoxbrooke/home

Outlook Environmental

Outlook Enviornmental has three primary objectives:

  • Provide jobs and vocational training for disadvantaged workers
  • Divert waste from landfill through resource recovery
  • Provide low-cost goods to community at Outlook Market

 

http://www.outlookvic.org.au/about.html

Prahran Mission

The Prahran Mission purpose is to partner with those who have or have had a mental illness or experience extreme social and economic disadvantage in order to facilitate a full and meaningful life. Prahran Mission achieves this through the provision of services that are grounded in their values and by effecting beneficial social change that creates opportunities for meaningful participation in society. Prahran Mission works to address those attitudes, institutions and policies which create and perpetuate inequality.

http://www.prahranmission.org.au/

VATMI Industries

VATMI Industries is an Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) that provides employment opportunities for those with a disability. VATMI specialise in a range of services including contract packing solutions and offer employment opportunities from our businesses in Kew, Keon Park and Bendigo.

http://www.vatmi.com.au/

WCIG

Established in 1986, WCIG has a long and proud history in the delivery of innovative and high quality employment services for those in our community who experience the greatest levels of disadvantage.

Based in Melbourne’s west with offices in Footscray, Melton, Sunshine, St. Albans and Werribee, WCIG has in recent times expanded its operations announcing the opening of its new offices in Moonee Ponds, Dallas and Broadmeadows.

http://www.wcig.org.au/

WISE Employment

Founded in Australia in 1992, WISE Employment is a not-for-profit community service organisation, with branches across Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania and the Northern Territory. WISE is committed to supporting disadvantaged members of the community and provide assistance to job seekers and employers under the Australian Government’s Disability Employment Services

http://www.wiseemployment.com.au/
"SoFA’s visits to the site and their interviews with employees and support workers have provided us with a better insight into managing employee’s reactions to work related instructions and situations."
Momentum Personnel
“When unemployed young people find jobs their mental health improves”
Morrell S, Taylor R, Quine S, et al. A cohort study of unemp
"…mental disorders are the largest source of disability and the third largest source of burden (exceeded only by cardiovascular disease and cancer) in Australia"
www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/content/.../r

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