Social Enterprises at VMCH

Social enterprises support people with disability to start their careers with help from local businesses.

Creating purpose through social enterprise

Empowering people with disability to thrive at work, in community and in life.

VMCH’s social enterprises provide real-world training, meaningful employment and community connection for people with disability across Victoria. From cafes and coffee vans to maintenance crews, gardening teams and handcrafted goods, each of our enterprises is a stepping stone toward independence.
Our Mission
An elderly man resting in bed, warmly embraced by his granddaughter and visited by his daughter, sharing a moment of love and connection in a peaceful aged care setting.
Across Victoria, our social enterprise programs have delivered

27,000

hours of job skills training in the past 12 months

139

individuals supported in building work readiness skills

11

people with disability employed directly in VMCH social enterprise roles
VMCH Social Enterprises
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VMCH Shop

The VMCH Shop empowers individuals with disabilities to channel their creativity and skill into crafting a wide range of unique items for online sale. 
With utmost dedication and passion, our participants meticulously handcraft each product, resulting in  pieces that showcase their remarkable talents.
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VMCH Cafes

VMCH social enterprise cafes were born out of a simple idea: that everyone, regardless of their situation, deserves the opportunity to work and be a part of their community.
VMCH’s social enterprise cafes provide job-skills training and pathways to paid employment for people with disability.
Our mission is that we support people with disability to find and sustain meaningful, Award-wage employment.
Find a cafe location

Opportunity Shops

Find great pre-loved goods and support a good cause at VMCH’s Op Shops. From fashion to homewares, every sale helps fund our work with people living with disability, older Australians, and those in need. Run mostly by volunteers, our shops are warm, welcoming spaces where community and purpose come together.
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Jobs and Learning

VMCH’s Jobs & Learning programs support people with disability to build skills, confidence and independence. Through hands-on training and social enterprise roles, participants gain real-world experience in areas like hospitality and gardening. Our team also offers tailored support to help individuals find and keep meaningful, award-wage employment.
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