Knoxbrooke Inc

Organisation Details

Brief description

Knoxbrooke was born out of an initiative of Rotary Ferntree Gully and Belgrave in 1966 when it was identified that the local area required such a service for a growing local community.

It has been Knoxbrooke’s long and proud tradition of being there for people with disabilities and their families in a way that is valued.

Knoxbrooke offer's social enterprises in both the West Gippsland and Outer Eastern areas of Melbourne, providing a broad range of employment, training and support options.

Knoxbrooke Nursery - a commercial wholesale nursery supplying a broad range of plants to the retail and landscape markets in VIC, NSW, ACT, SA & VIC.

Knoxbrooke Pack+Assemble - offering commercial packaging, assembly, collation, 3PL and container unloading services.

Knoxbrooke Garden - commercial and domestic garden maintenance (West Gippsland only)

Knoxbrooke Coffee - cafe and catering services (West Gippsland only)

Vintage Vibes - upcycling clothing, furniture, jewelry and housewares (West Gippsland only)

The contribution we make to the community

Knoxbrooke is a major local employer in both regions it operates offering employment, training and support options. With over 150 people living with disability employed and being paid award wages, through employment we change give the opportunity to help people live a fulfilling life to achieve their personal goals and contribute in the community.

How supported employees and their families benefit

Each person that works for Knoxbrooke brings a particular skill set that is required to successfully operate our social enterprises. As an organisation we focus on people strengths which in turn brings the best out of people. In doing this, each persons confidence is boosted and brings about a healthy culture of working together.

Organisation contacts

Business Contact
Scott Buckland
Ph: 03 97370400
Em: scott.buckland@knoxbrooke.com.au

HR Contact
Goergina Beckett
Ph: 03 97583666
Em: georgina.beckett@knoxbrooke.com.au


Outlets (5)

Outlet Details:

  • Name: Yarra View Bushland Nursery
  • Address: 136 York Road, Mount Evelyn, VIC, 3796 (view map)

Contacts:

  • Sales: Scott Buckland
  • Phone: 0397370400
  • Email: scott.buckland@knoxbrooke.com.au
  • HR: Janelle Ghent
  • Phone: 03 9758 3666
  • Email: janelle.ghent@knoxbrooke.com.au

Services:

  • Landscaping Services & Supplies
  • Building Construction Materials & Services

Outlet Details:

  • Name: Yarra View Horticulture
  • Address: 21 Clancy Road, Mount Evelyn, VIC, 3796 (view map)

Contacts:

  • Sales: Paul Fernando
  • Phone: 0499 800 047
  • Email: paul.fernando@knoxbrooke.com.au
  • HR: Janelle Ghent
  • Phone: 03 9758 3666
  • Email: janelle.ghent@knoxbrooke.com.au

Services:

  • Mowing & Slashing Services
  • Weed Control & Management
  • Bush Regeneration
  • Cemetery Services & Plaques
  • Vegetation Control & Management

Outlet Details:

  • Name: Knoxbrooke Outsource
  • Address: 21 Clancy Road, Mount Evelyn, VIC, 3796 (view map)

Contacts:

  • Sales: Ab Bakhach
  • Phone: 03 9737 0400
  • Email: abdul.bakhach@knoxbrooke.com.au
  • HR: Janelle Ghent
  • Phone: 03 9758 3666
  • Email: janelle.ghent@knoxbrooke.com.au

Services:

  • Electronic Components & Supplies, All
  • Packaging
  • Shelving & Storage & Racking

Outlet Details:

  • Name: Jigsaw Industries
  • Address: 83 Ryan Court, Warragul, VIC, 3820 (view map)

Contacts:

  • Sales: Darren Kleevan
  • Phone: 0458 353 323
  • Email: darren.kleevan@knoxbrooke.com.au
  • HR: Janelle Ghent
  • Phone: 03 9758 3666
  • Email: janelle.ghent@knoxbrooke.com.au

Services:

  • Timber Products
  • Industrial Production & Manufacturing Services, All

Outlet Details:

  • Name: Waratah Grounds Maintenance
  • Address: 3 Ryan Court, Warragul, VIC, 3820 (view map)

Contacts:

  • Sales: Darren Kleevan
  • Phone: 0458 353 323
  • Email: darren.kleevan@knoxbrooke.com.au
  • HR: Janelle Ghent
  • Phone: 0397583666
  • Email: janelle.ghent@knoxbrooke.com.au

Services:

  • Mowing & Slashing Services

Knoxbrooke Inc

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