Disability Support Services in Victoria: A Guide for Families and Participants
Disability support services are essential and can be life-changing, but it’s confusing to know where to start, what kinds of services are available and what makes one provider better than another, particularly if you’re not familiar with the process. This guide explains what disability support services are, the types of support commonly available through day…
Read MoreHow NDIS Day Programs in Victoria Work Alongside Your NDIS Plan
NDIS day programs in Victoria work alongside your NDIS plan by supporting your individual goals through existing funding categories such as Core Supports and Capacity Building. Wondering if Day Programs are part of NDIS Core Supports? It can be confusing because these programs don’t sit as a single, standalone item. Take a look at how…
Read MoreFinding Certified Social Procurement Partners in Bendigo
Certified social procurement partners in Bendigo are registered social enterprises that deliver compliant, high-quality services while creating meaningful employment for people with disability. Providing employment opportunities for individuals with disability makes an organisation an integral part of a community, especially in a regional town like Bendigo. However, it is tricky to find the right balance…
Read MoreChoosing a Social Enterprise for Lawn Care, Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance in Bendigo
For councils, schools and facilities managers in Bendigo, outsourcing grounds, lawn care and landscaping maintenance services is a strategic decision that leads to multiple wins, from ensuring tidy and well-kept premises to creating employment opportunities and meeting social procurement targets. Working with a Disability Social Enterprise such as C2A supports this because it provides jobs…
Read MoreShop Local: How Melbourne Op Shops Make a Difference
Melbourne has always had a special connection to op shop culture. Shopping second-hand isn’t just a trend; it feels woven into the city’s personality. Families looking to save money, vintage style hunters searching for one-of-a-kind pieces and eco-conscious shoppers all help keep this tradition alive. And while the thrill of a great find is part…
Read MoreDisability Employment Services in Victoria: Your Complete Local Guide
Fulfilling and meaningful work should be within reach for everyone. December is a good time to remember this, with International Day of Persons with Disabilities being celebrated around the world. Disability Employment Services (DES) programs in Victoria help make finding work possible by supporting people with disability to build skills, find paid roles and succeed…
Read MoreHow Local Councils Can Support Social Enterprise in Victoria Like C2A
Victorian Councils have goals and objectives focused around sustainability and community support. Collaborating with a social enterprise in Victoria can help to accomplish both. A relationship between a Council and a social enterprise delivers a triple win because it benefits the social enterprise, members of the community and the Council itself. If your Council is…
Read More2025 Sustainable Gift Guide for Every Personality
There’s something special about finding a gift that has heart, history and a bit of soul, and that’s exactly what you’ll discover at C2A Op Shops. Choosing a secondhand gift this season is a triple win because it makes someone else happy, reduces waste and supports a good cause. Browse the aisles and you’ll come…
Read More10 Vintage Gift Ideas You’ll Find at C2A Op Shops This Holiday Season
Birthdays and Christmas are a time for thoughtful giving, but that doesn’t mean you need to spend big. Shopping secondhand is one of the best ways to find unique presents that are full of character, and with a little creativity, you can turn pre-loved treasures into something truly special. At C2A’s op shops you’ll discover…
Read MoreVictoria’s Social Procurement Framework: Creating Opportunities with Impact
Victoria’s Social Procurement Framework aims to ensure value-for-money considerations are not solely focused on price, but encompass opportunities to deliver social and sustainable outcomes that benefit the Victorian community. The framework sets out a whole of government scalable and consistent approach to social procurement for all Government departments and agencies. For suppliers, whether they be…
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