Our Passion is social inclusion for people with disability.

Our Purpose is to build extraordinary lives, supporting people with disability to be well, have a home, choose a career, learn new skills, participate in their community and enjoy a full life.

We live by our Principles:

•    Living inclusion: Cultivate a sense of belonging in our organisation and community.
•    Elevating voices: Listen and activate the voices of people with a disability.
•    Engaging practice: Align our work to each person’s ambition for a good life.
•    Growing capacity: Develop by collaborating, listening, learning and co-design.
•    Valuing resources: Foster cooperation, efficiency, and accountability for outcomes.

Our awards and recognition

  • 2021: 2021 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List
  • 2021: Employer of Choice (Public Sector and NFP) Excellence Awardee, Human Resources Director (HRD) Australia
  • 2016: Finalist, Employer of Choice Award – Sydney Northeast, NSW Business Chamber Awards
  • 2015: Highly Commended Award for Innovation, Australasian Housing Institute
  • 2015: Excellence in Business Award – Sydney Northeast, NSW Business Chamber Awards
  • 2014 NSW Business Chamber Business Leader, North Eastern Region
  • 2013 NSW Business Chamber Excellence in Innovation State Finalist
  • 2013 NSW Business Chamber Excellence in Innovation Regional Winner
  • 2012 NSW Business Chamber Employer of Choice Regional Finalist
  • 2012 City of Ryde Volunteer Recognition Award
  • 2012 John Alexander MP Volunteer Recognition Award
  • 2012 Hornsby Shire Heritage Award (Category B – Sensitive Alterations and Additions to a heritage Item for the adaptive re-use of Araluen)
  • 2011 City of Ryde Volunteer Recognition Group Award for Volunteer Service (for the Opportunity Shop)
  • 2011 Workability International Photographic Competition (Third Place)
  • 2006 The Prime Minister’s Employer of the Year Awards (Finalist – Hornsby Challenge)
  • 2006 City of Ryde Access Award

Our awards and recognition

  • 2021: 2021 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List
  • 2021: Employer of Choice (Public Sector and NFP) Excellence Awardee, Human Resources Director (HRD) Australia
  • 2016: Finalist, Employer of Choice Award – Sydney Northeast, NSW Business Chamber Awards
  • 2015: Highly Commended Award for Innovation, Australasian Housing Institute
  • 2015: Excellence in Business Award – Sydney Northeast, NSW Business Chamber Awards
  • 2014 NSW Business Chamber Business Leader, North Eastern Region
  • 2013 NSW Business Chamber Excellence in Innovation State Finalist
  • 2013 NSW Business Chamber Excellence in Innovation Regional Winner
  • 2012 NSW Business Chamber Employer of Choice Regional Finalist
  • 2012 City of Ryde Volunteer Recognition Award
  • 2012 John Alexander MP Volunteer Recognition Award
  • 2012 Hornsby Shire Heritage Award (Category B – Sensitive Alterations and Additions to a heritage Item for the adaptive re-use of Araluen)
  • 2011 City of Ryde Volunteer Recognition Group Award for Volunteer Service (for the Opportunity Shop)
  • 2011 Workability International Photographic Competition (Third Place)
  • 2006 The Prime Minister’s Employer of the Year Awards (Finalist – Hornsby Challenge)
  • 2006 City of Ryde Access Award