SOCIAL-PROCURMENT
Community Participation Programs

Social Enterprise & Social Procurement


Disability Day Services & Programs


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Connecting2Australia is a disability social enterprise and accredited Social Traders member providing a range of Social Procurement Services across regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne.

Our commercially operated businesses are dedicated to delivering professional results on time, within budget, and in alignment with clients’ requirements.

Securing more business partnerships helps us provide employment opportunities that bring financial independence, choice and inclusion for people with disability.

TIMBER FURNITURE
Sanding-table

Our range of solid indoor and outdoor timber furniture has been manufactured from carefully selected reclaimed and responsibly sourced timber. Each piece is then hand crafted to enhance its unique natural features.


We only use world standard non-toxic water-based lacquers and stains to help maintain a safe environment.

Our timber furniture is utilised in:

  • Premium retail outlets
  • Commercial & corporate
  • Landscaping & outdoor
  • Aged care
  • Hospitality

CASE STUDY | Aged Care Project

As part of Connecting2Australia’s ability to meet specific customer needs, Connecting2Australia worked in partnership with an aged facility to develop a range of cupboards and tables to meet the needs of its clients. Considerations included weight bearing, safety, mobility and structural integrity. Successful development has resulted in the ongoing fit out of its sites.


CASE STUDY | Lend Lease Project

Lend Lease approached Connecting2Australia to design and manufacture bespoke outdoor timber furniture settings for their Frankston Hospital project. Responsibly sourced spotted gum timbers were utilised for the project. Lend Lease provided new opportunities for our supported employees to be involved in the design process and develop new skills in manufacturing.

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GROUNDS KEEPING & GARDEN SERVICES
Grounds-&-Garden

Connecting2Australia’s highly experienced work crews provide tailored programs in grounds keeping, outdoor maintenance and garden care.


We provide grounds and site keeping services to Melbourne Airport and bring innovative environment solutions to:

  • Schools
  • Parks
  • Healthcare
  • Aged care
  • Commercial enterprises
  • Shopping centres
  • Open space infrastructure


A partnership with Connecting 2 Australia allows us to provide employment opportunities for people with disability to provide a more inclusive society.

No matter the size or type of project, we pride ourselves on delivering quality grounds keeping and garden care services on budget and in time.

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FLEET VEHICLE CLEANING
Fleet-Vehicle-Washing

Connecting 2 Australia’s supported employees take pride and pay great attention to detail in their Fleet Vehicle Cleaning. Working on site across the norther suburbs of metropolitan Melbourne, our crews wash and clean police vehicles inside and out.


Being on site provides greater flexibility for arrival of patrol vehicles, and they can be ready to go out to work on the road when needed.


Connecting2Australia‘s Fleet Vehicle Cleaning services cater for:

  • Construction
  • Hospitals
  • Councils
  • Commercial

Providing Fleet Vehicle Cleaning Services allows us to provide employment for people with disability to foster inclusivity and deliver positive social impact.

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ASSEMBLY & PACKING SERVICES
Assembly and packing

Attention to detail and timely delivery are key to meet the needs of our customers. At Connecting2Australia, our Assembly & Packing Services provide solutions with purpose.


The variety of Assembly & Packing projects means that every one of our disability supported employees are able participate and play an important part in the process.


Like any business, we are a commercial operation and take pride the delivery outcomes of our customer focused services. Assembly & Packing is an opportunity to show our capabilities and the value that people with disability can contribute.


Our services include:

  • Retail product packing
  • Component assembly
  • Trade show packing
  • Information kits
  • Sample packing
  • Promotional materials


CASE STUDY | Assembly & Packing

Working with a local wholly Australian owned family business, Connecting2Australia packs retail ready pet treats for a seasonal rush. Individual pet treats are carefully picked by hand, then placed into individual blister pack shells, then slid into cardboard sleeves and sealed.


The project is time critical with accurate counting and packing of pallet loads for interstate and local distribution required. Connecting2Australia continues to enjoy this partnership.

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CAR PARK & LITTER CONTROL
Car-Park-Litter

Connecting2Australia has a longstanding relationship with Frankston RSL maintaining its grounds, lawns, pathways and car park areas.


The RSL has had feedback from its patrons declaring their support in engaging people with disability noting the quality of their work and work ethic.


This same work ethic extends to the shopping centres and schools that Connecting2Australia services. Our work crews are generally made up of four to five supported employees and a disability support worker.


This means we have a team of keen eyes and many hands to make sure that our litter picking and path cleaning helps to maintain a healthy, safe and clean environment and a more inclusive future.

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SCREEN PRINTING SERVICES
screen printing

Impressive tote bags, tea towels, aprons, t-shirts and PPE vests are examples of Connecting2Australia’s screen printing capabilities.


Produced on Dja Dja Wurrung land in Central Victoria, Connecting2Australia has proudly worked with local identities such as City of Bendigo, Charity Bendigo Foodshare and Castlemaine Library.


Operating the press alongside a support worker, supported employees learn the printing production process, and see the quality and results of their work.


By engaging with our Screen Printing Services, employees with disability are trained in new skills, offered diverse experiences, and given the opportunity to participate in a more inclusive society.

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SPECIAL PROJECTS
Special-projects

Recycling Services

Working across two customer sites, Connecting2Australia’s supported employees recycle e-waste such as TVs, computers and electrical goods, and sort, pick and process recyclable materials, engage in cleaning and maintenance of the processing facility, and perform document shredding.


Connecting2Australia also provides a number of specialist projects including:

  • End of lease and vacated premises cleaning
  • Window cleaning
  • Landscaping
  • Streetscaping projects
  • Mulching
  • Pressure washing
  • Building clean ups
  • Factory cleaning
  • Litter control
  • Ad hoc services


We have many hands and vast experience across a diverse range of ad hoc services to meet the needs of our customers.

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NDIS

Connecting2Australia is a leading provider of disability day services offering a diverse range of engaging activities and support programs for people with disability and their families.

Our commitment to understanding the unique needs of our participants, their caregivers and support network, drives us to create inclusive and fulfilling experiences.

Whether you are wanting to socialise or try something new, our highly skilled person-centred support workers foster a sense of belonging in a safe and supportive environment.

DISABILITY DAY SERVICES
Disability-day-services

Connecting2Australia’s centre-based activities are designed to enhance well-being and quality of life – but most of all, it’s a lot of fun.


You can choose to actively participate in our scheduled activities, or just relax and take it at your own pace in a safe and supportive environment.


Whatever your interests you will find something that allows you to express your creativity and share it with others in a variety of activities such as:

  • cooking classes
  • music & dance
  • museum & arts
  • gaming & social media
  • health & wellbeing programs
  • paddock to plate
  • sensory gardens
  • woodwork
DISABILITY SOCIAL & COMMUNITY ACCESS PROGRAMS
c2a-community

Connecting2Australia’s Social & Community Access Programs provide creative ways to participate and engage in all aspects of day-to-day community life while learning new skills.


As a group or individually you can head out and about into the community giving you the chance to have some fun with friends. People requiring individual support are also able to be supported to participate in group activities.


We support independence through community access with activities including:

  • walking groups
  • swimming
  • bowling
  • environmental excursions
  • shopping
  • exciting urban adventures
  • going to the movies/theatre
  • a day at your favourite sports
  • attending BBQ’s
DISABILITY COMPLEX & HIGH INTENSITY SUPPORTS
Disasbility-high-intensity

At Connecting2Australia, we employ a Registered Nurse to ensure everyone from frontline staff to managers are accountable to our participants for the delivery of disability support services are safe, effective, high quality and continuously improving.


Our Disability Support Workers have relevant qualifications, certifications and experience, enabling them to be competent professionals in the delivery of complex and high intensity supports.


In addition to general training in the knowledge expected to deliver complex and high intensity supports, workers are trained in the specific needs of each participant they support including the appropriate use of equipment. Ongoing professional development to enhance their abilities and knowledge is delivered by an appropriately qualified health practitioner.

HIGH QUALITY & SAFE SUPPORTS & SERVICES YOU CAN TRUST
HIGH QUALITY & SAFE SUPPORTS & SERVICES YOU CAN TRUST

Code of Conduct

As a registered NDIS provider, Connecting2Australia upholds the specific quality and safeguards requirements of the NDIS Commission.

Our quality and safeguarding arrangements align with the NDIS Code of Conduct, including quality improvement and assurance. 


Registered Nurse

We employ a Registered Nurse to ensure everyone from frontline staff to managers are accountable to our participants for the delivery of disability support services that are safe, effective, high quality and continuously improving.


Qualified Support

Our Disability Support Workers have relevant qualifications, certifications and experience, enabling them to be competent professionals in the delivery of complex and high intensity supports such as:

  • Medication Management
  • Complex Bowel Care
  • Epilepsy/Seizures
  • Enteral Feeding Support
  • Dysphagia Support
  • Urinary Catheter Support
  • Complex Wound Care Support
  • BSP with Positive Behaviour Strategies
  • BSP Authorised restrictive practices.


Professional Development

In addition to general training in the knowledge expected to deliver complex and high intensity supports, workers are trained in the specific needs of each participant they support including the appropriate use of equipment.


Ongoing professional development to enhance their abilities and knowledge is delivered by an appropriately qualified health practitioner.

NDIS Practice Standards

The NDIS Practice Standards create an important benchmark for providers to assess their performance, and to demonstrate how they provide high quality and safe supports and services to NDIS participants. Together with the NDIS Code of Conduct, the NDIS Practice Standards will assist NDIS participants to be aware of what quality service provision they should expect from NDIS providers.


The NDIS Practice Standards consist of a core module and several supplementary modules that apply according to the types of supports and services NDIS providers deliver.


The Core module covers:

  • rights and responsibility for participants
  • governance and operational management
  • the provision of supports, and
  • the support provision environment.


The supplementary modules cover:

  • High intensity daily personal activities
  • Specialist behaviour support
  • Implementing behaviour support plans


Each module has:

  • a series of high-level, participant-focused outcomes, and
  • for each outcome, quality indicators that auditors will use to assess a provider’s compliance with the Practice Standards.
SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION (Respite)
Short-Term-Accomodation

Connecting2Australia’s Short Term Accommodation facility is located in Traralgon Victoria. Short Term Accommodation, including respite, is support for when you need to live out of home for a short period.


Short Term Accommodation funding can be used for respite to support you and your carers. This gives your carers a short break from their caring role.


Sometimes a short stay away from home:

  • gives you the chance to try new things
  • can be a place to make new friends or develop new skills
  • may help to maintain your current living situation by giving your informal supports a break.


Short Term Accommodation may suit your needs if your usual support network isn’t available for a short period.


Short Term Accommodation includes:

  • personal care
  • accommodation
  • food
  • activities and supports chosen by you
DISABILITY SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
Supported-employment

Connecting2Australia’s Supported Employment program provides a diverse range of employment opportunities for people with disability. We match individual goals and interests with suitable job roles and career pathway opportunities, fostering independence and self-confidence.


Our highly experienced Disability Support Workers are there to help provide on the job training and help develop new skills in a safe and inclusive environment. 


The employment opportunities that Connecting2Australia has to offer over our seven hubs across metropolitan and regional Victoria include:

  • Grounds & Garden Maintenance
  • Recycling Services
  • Fleet Vehicle Cleaning & Washing
  • Timber Furniture Making
  • Screen Printing Services
  • Assembly & Packaging


Connecting2Australia’s Supported Employment program helps bring financial independence, choice, and social inclusion, for people with disability.


SOCIAL-PROCURMENT

Social Enterprise & Social Procurement

SocialTraders_CertificationLogo_Solid_Blue_CMYK

Connecting2Australia is a disability social enterprise and accredited Social Traders member providing a range of Social Procurement Services across regional Victoria and Metropolitan Victoria.

Our commercially operated businesses are dedicated to delivering professional results on time, within budget, and in alignment with clients’ requirements.

Securing more business partnerships helps us provide employment opportunities that bring financial independence, choice and inclusion for people with disability.

TIMBER FURNITURE
Sanding-table

Our range of solid indoor and outdoor timber furniture has been manufactured from carefully selected reclaimed and responsibly sourced timber. Each piece is then hand crafted to enhance its unique natural features.


We only use world standard non-toxic water-based lacquers and stains to help maintain a safe environment.

Our timber furniture is utilised in:

  • Premium retail outlets
  • Commercial & corporate
  • Landscaping & outdoor
  • Aged care
  • Hospitality

CASE STUDY | Aged Care Project

As part of Connecting2Australia’s ability to meet specific customer needs, Connecting2Australia worked in partnership with an aged facility to develop a range of cupboards and tables to meet the needs of its clients. Considerations included weight bearing, safety, mobility and structural integrity. Successful development has resulted in the ongoing fit out of its sites.


CASE STUDY | Lend Lease Project

Lend Lease approached Connecting2Australia to design and manufacture bespoke outdoor timber furniture settings for their Frankston Hospital project. Responsibly sourced spotted gum timbers were utilised for the project. Lend Lease provided new opportunities for our supported employees to be involved in the design process and develop new skills in manufacturing.

SocialTraders_CertificationLogo_Solid_Blue_CMYK
GROUNDS KEEPING & GARDEN SERVICES
Grounds-&-Garden

Connecting2Australia’s highly experienced work crews provide tailored programs in grounds keeping, outdoor maintenance and garden care.


We provide grounds and site keeping services to Melbourne Airport and bring innovative environment solutions to:

  • Schools
  • Parks
  • Healthcare
  • Aged care
  • Commercial enterprises
  • Shopping centres
  • Open space infrastructure


A partnership with Connecting 2 Australia allows us to provide employment opportunities for people with disability to provide a more inclusive society.

No matter the size or type of project, we pride ourselves on delivering quality grounds keeping and garden care services on budget and in time.

SocialTraders_CertificationLogo_Solid_Blue_CMYK
FLEET VEHICLE CLEANING
Fleet-Vehicle-Washing

Connecting 2 Australia’s supported employees take pride and pay great attention to detail in their Fleet Vehicle Cleaning. Working on site across the norther suburbs of metropolitan Melbourne, our crews wash and clean police vehicles inside and out.


Being on site provides greater flexibility for arrival of patrol vehicles, and they can be ready to go out to work on the road when needed.


Connecting2Australia‘s Fleet Vehicle Cleaning services cater for:

  • Construction
  • Hospitals
  • Councils
  • Commercial

Providing Fleet Vehicle Cleaning Services allows us to provide employment for people with disability to foster inclusivity and deliver positive social impact.

SocialTraders_CertificationLogo_Solid_Blue_CMYK
ASSEMBLY & PACKING SERVICES
Assembly and packing

Attention to detail and timely delivery are key to meet the needs of our customers. At Connecting2Australia, our Assembly & Packing Services provide solutions with purpose.


The variety of Assembly & Packing projects means that every one of our disability supported employees are able participate and play an important part in the process.


Like any business, we are a commercial operation and take pride the delivery outcomes of our customer focused services. Assembly & Packing is an opportunity to show our capabilities and the value that people with disability can contribute.


Our services include:

  • Retail product packing
  • Component assembly
  • Trade show packing
  • Information kits
  • Sample packing
  • Promotional materials


CASE STUDY | Assembly & Packing

Working with a local wholly Australian owned family business, Connecting2Australia packs retail ready pet treats for a seasonal rush. Individual pet treats are carefully picked by hand, then placed into individual blister pack shells, then slid into cardboard sleeves and sealed.


The project is time critical with accurate counting and packing of pallet loads for interstate and local distribution required. Connecting2Australia continues to enjoy this partnership.

SocialTraders_CertificationLogo_Solid_Blue_CMYK
CAR PARK & LITTER CONTROL
Car-Park-Litter

Connecting2Australia has a longstanding relationship with Frankston RSL maintaining its grounds, lawns, pathways and car park areas.


The RSL has had feedback from its patrons declaring their support in engaging people with disability noting the quality of their work and work ethic.


This same work ethic extends to the shopping centres and schools that Connecting2Australia services. Our work crews are generally made up of four to five supported employees and a disability support worker.


This means we have a team of keen eyes and many hands to make sure that our litter picking and path cleaning helps to maintain a healthy, safe and clean environment and a more inclusive future.

SocialTraders_CertificationLogo_Solid_Blue_CMYK
SCREEN PRINTING SERVICES
screen printing

Impressive tote bags, tea towels, aprons, t-shirts and PPE vests are examples of Connecting2Australia’s screen printing capabilities.


Produced on Dja Dja Wurrung land in Central Victoria, Connecting2Australia has proudly worked with local identities such as City of Bendigo, Charity Bendigo Foodshare and Castlemaine Library.


Operating the press alongside a support worker, supported employees learn the printing production process, and see the quality and results of their work.


By engaging with our Screen Printing Services, employees with disability are trained in new skills, offered diverse experiences, and given the opportunity to participate in a more inclusive society.

SocialTraders_CertificationLogo_Solid_Blue_CMYK
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Special-projects

Recycling Services

Working across two customer sites, Connecting2Australia’s supported employees recycle e-waste such as TVs, computers and electrical goods, and sort, pick and process recyclable materials, engage in cleaning and maintenance of the processing facility, and perform document shredding.


Connecting2Australia also provides a number of specialist projects including:

  • End of lease and vacated premises cleaning
  • Window cleaning
  • Landscaping
  • Streetscaping projects
  • Mulching
  • Pressure washing
  • Building clean ups
  • Factory cleaning
  • Litter control
  • Ad hoc services


We have many hands and vast experience across a diverse range of ad hoc services to meet the needs of our customers.

SocialTraders_CertificationLogo_Solid_Blue_CMYK

Community Participation Programs

Disability Day Services & Programs

NDIS

Connecting2Australia is a leading provider of disability day services offering a diverse range of engaging activities and support programs for people with disability and their families.

Our commitment to understanding the unique needs of our participants, their caregivers and support network, drives us to create inclusive and fulfilling experiences.

Whether you are wanting to socialise or try something new, our highly skilled person-centred support workers foster a sense of belonging in a safe and supportive environment.

DISABILITY DAY SERVICES
Disability-day-services

Connecting2Australia’s centre-based activities are designed to enhance well-being and quality of life – but most of all, it’s a lot of fun.


You can choose to actively participate in our scheduled activities, or just relax and take it at your own pace in a safe and supportive environment.


Whatever your interests you will find something that allows you to express your creativity and share it with others in a variety of activities such as:

  • cooking classes
  • music & dance
  • museum & arts
  • gaming & social media
  • health & wellbeing programs
  • paddock to plate
  • sensory gardens
  • woodwork
DISABILITY SOCIAL & COMMUNITY ACCESS PROGRAMS
c2a-community

Connecting 2 Australia’s Social & Community Access Programs provide creative ways to participate and engage in all aspects of day-to-day community life while learning new skills.


As a group or individually you can head out and about into the community giving you the chance to have some fun with friends. People requiring individual support are also able to be supported to participate in group activities.


We support independence through community access with activities including:

  • walking groups
  • swimming
  • bowling
  • environmental excursions
  • shopping
  • exciting urban adventures
  • going to the movies/theatre
  • a day at your favourite sports
  • attending BBQ’s
DISABILITY COMPLEX & HIGH INTENSITY SUPPORTS
Disasbility-high-intensity

At Connecting2Australia, we employ a Registered Nurse to ensure everyone from frontline staff to managers are accountable to our participants for the delivery of disability support services are safe, effective, high quality and continuously improving.


Our Disability Support Workers have relevant qualifications, certifications and experience, enabling them to be competent professionals in the delivery of complex and high intensity supports.


In addition to general training in the knowledge expected to deliver complex and high intensity supports, workers are trained in the specific needs of each participant they support including the appropriate use of equipment. Ongoing professional development to enhance their abilities and knowledge is delivered by an appropriately qualified health practitioner.

SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION (Respite)
Short-Term-Accomodation

Connecting2Australia’s Short Term Accommodation facility is located in Traralgon Victoria. Short Term Accommodation, including respite, is support for when you need to live out of home for a short period.


Short Term Accommodation funding can be used for respite to support you and your carers. This gives your carers a short break from their caring role.


Sometimes a short stay away from home:

  • gives you the chance to try new things
  • can be a place to make new friends or develop new skills
  • may help to maintain your current living situation by giving your informal supports a break.


Short Term Accommodation may suit your needs if your usual support network isn’t available for a short period.


Short Term Accommodation includes:

  • personal care
  • accommodation
  • food
  • activities and supports chosen by you
DISABILITY SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
Supported-employment

Connecting2Australia’s Supported Employment program provides a diverse range of employment opportunities for people with disability. We match individual goals and interests with suitable job roles and career pathway opportunities, fostering independence and self-confidence.


Our highly experienced Disability Support Workers are there to help provide on the job training and help develop new skills in a safe and inclusive environment. 


The employment opportunities that Connecting2Australia has to offer over our seven hubs across metropolitan and regional Victoria include:

  • Grounds & Garden Maintenance
  • Recycling Services
  • Fleet Vehicle Cleaning & Washing
  • Timber Furniture Making
  • Screen Printing Services
  • Assembly & Packaging


Connecting2Australia’s Supported Employment program helps bring financial independence, choice, and social inclusion, for people with disability.


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