Locals Supporting Locals
A Moreton Bay social enterprise employing people of all abilities..
About Us
Working from an inclusive, cooperative spirit, our mission is to provide meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities in the City of Moreton Bay.
The Co-op works from the principle that meaningful employment is a socially valued role for all people and essential for optimum well-being, self-esteem, and mental health. When people with disabilities are given valued roles like employment, they are perceived in a more positive way and experience less discrimination, greater opportunities for social inclusion, and less financial hardship.
Our History
In 2006, with the support of disability service provider Homelife, locals established a workers cooperative to provide meaningful employment for its members with disabilities.
Since then, the Co-op has created thousands of hours of employment for its members in areas such as: lawn mowing, office cleaning, newspaper delivery, car washing, administration & hospitality.
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Business for good…
A social enterprise is a ‘purpose driven’ business with a social, environmental, or cultural mission.
It derives the majority of its income through trade and invests its profit back to fulfil its mission.
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A cooperative is a democratic organisation, controlled by its members who have equal status and voting rights. Cooperative values are:
self-help
self-responsibility
equality and
solidarity.
Health Hub Morayfield
The Caboolture Workers Co-op currently delivers on its mission at the Coffee Shop in Morayfield Health Hub.
We proudly provide over 80 hours per week of employment to 10 workers with cognitive disabilities from this location.
Our team aims to provide comfort, convenience and community for the medical staff who work long hours to ensure the health and wellbeing of others, and locals who visit the Health Hub for medical appointments who are sometimes at their most vulnerable.
We take pride in providing, consistent, high-quality coffee for our discerning coffee lovers, and fresh, delicious food which is easy to grab for busy people on the go.
We’re located at: 19-31 Dickson Road, Morayfield
Our People
Approximately 95% of our worker/members are local people with diagnosed disabilities who have experienced discrimination in mainstream employment because of their disability.
Our Board
Annually, our members elect a board of directors from amongst themselves to represent their best interests. Members with disabilities are elected to the board, from where they can be involved in decision-making and influence issues which directly impact their employment and their lives.
This cooperative framework enhances our member’s sense of belonging, creates positive experiences, and develops skills and abilities as they work on an equal platform to other members without disabilities.
Employment
We aim to build capacity in our members with disabilities and support them to achieve their employment goals through the following strategies:
Creating a work environment which closely resembles a mainstream workplace.
Using language which is empowering e.g.
Supervisors, not support workers.
Members, not service users
Workers, not participants
Training, not helping.
Maximise independence and dignity of risk.
Playing to the strengths of the individual worker.
Eight-hour per week benchmark in line with mainstream employment opportunities.
Four-hour shifts to reduce fatigue and maximise participation.
The Caboolture Workers Co-op is an unregistered NDIS provider. We seek to provide supportive employment opportunities for people who are NDIS participants and plan managed.
Join Our Team of Supervisors
Are you searching for a meaningful workplace in Morayfield where your hospitality skills can make a real difference?
We are always looking for experienced hospitality leaders with a unique blend of skills to join our team and support our members with disabilities to gain skills and thrive.
Our café is a little different. Alongside serving great coffee and fresh food, we provide meaningful employment opportunities and help our workers build the skills and confidence they need to succeed.
You’d be part of a supportive supervisory team, helping our workers learn workplace routines, follow procedures, deliver great customer service and take pride in their work.
If you are passionate about hospitality, patient and encouraging with others, and want your work to have a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.
About Us:
Our café operates with an inclusive, cooperative spirit, aiming to enhance well-being, self-esteem, and mental health through valued roles in employment. By empowering individuals with disabilities, we foster social inclusion and reduce discrimination.
What We're Looking For:
Strong barista skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of coffee and food
Strong self-awareness and interpersonal skills alongside an ability to effectively manage stress and seamlessly navigate challenging situations
Experience in supervising others and fostering an inclusive culture
Flexibility, organisation, and a love for the hospitality buzz
Ability to inspire and support our workers with disabilities
Community-minded with a commitment to equity and kindness
Experience working with people with disabilities is highly regarded, but not essential.
What We Offer:
Competitive pay
Salary Packaging to boost your take-home pay
Supportive, collaborative work environment
Opportunity to become a co-op member
Work-life balance with flexible scheduling
Room for growth as we expand our mission
Join us in brewing positive change and supporting our community!
If you're passionate about coffee, community, and making a difference, I want you on the team!
Email Deb at manager@cabooltureworkerscoop.org.au - I’d love to hear from you.
Our Supporters
As a not-for-profit registered charity, we are supported in various ways by individuals, organisations, local and state government representatives, philanthropic foundations, service clubs, corporates, and small business. This support can be in the form of grants, advocacy, business contracts, discounts, volunteering and donations.
A big THANK YOU to all who support us and the work we do.
Contact Us
Current Opportunities
For more information, or to discuss how we can help your NDIS participant achieve their training and employment goals, please contact
Deb Griesheimer