Social Enterprises at VMCH

Creating purpose through Social Enterprise
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 creative arts, each of our enterprises is a stepping stone toward independence.
The VMCH Shop empowers individuals with disabilities to channel their creativity and skill into crafting a wide range of unique items for online sale.
Our participants meticulously handcraft each product, resulting in pieces that showcase their care and talents.
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VMCH Social Enterprise cafes provide job-skills training and pathways to paid employment for people with disability. We are dedicated to supporting people with disability to find and sustain meaningful, award-wage employment.

VMCH Op Shops support people with disability to work by offering hands-on retail training in areas like customer service, money handling, and product display, guided by disability support workers and volunteer mentors, with the goal of transitioning participants into paid employment.

VMCH’s Jobs and 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.
