Supported Employment

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Feel valued, rewarded and supported.

At Merriwa, we believe everyone should be able to learn and work.

Supported employment means:
You have a job.
You get help at work.

We help people with disability to work and learn new skills.

Our commitment

You are welcome

We celebrate diversity and your abilities.

You can grow

We train and help you grow your capabilities.

You can work

Real jobs in a supportive team.

You get help

Dedicated staff help you with professional and personal development.

What we offer

A lady wearing fluro tshirt standing next to some boxes.

Join our team and learn new skills. You pack boxes, put labels on products, sort items, move stock and work in a warehouse. Someone helps you when needed.

A man in a fluro shirt watching a timber beam go through machinery

Help make high-quality timber products. Tasks include finger jointing, moulding and laminating in our workshop.

A person holding a seeling

Do you love plants and working outdoors? At our nursery, you work with pots and soil and plants. You grow plants from seeds. You water and nurture them. You sell them.

A man in fluro standing in front of a house holding a wheel barrow fill of lawn.

Work in a team. You mow the lawn. You plant trees, shrubs and flowers. You put in fresh soil, fences and stakes. Garden maintenance is great if you love gardens and working outside.

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How to get started

1

Talk to us. We will explain your options.

2

Visit us. See the workplace. Meet the people who work here.

3

Check your NDIS plan. We will help you with your plan, funding and employment checks.

4

Try the job. Start with a short trial shift to see if you like it.

5

Start working. Begin your journey and be part of a team!

I really enjoy working with my friends and working as a team. I have learnt different skills and have gained a lot of confidence in my ability.

James, Packaging

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Merriwa welcomes people of all backgrounds, cultures, identities and beliefs.
We value and respect everyone, equating diversity with strength.
We believe inclusion enriches our community, sparks creativity and fosters belonging.
Merriwa celebrates our past and recognises the achievements of those who came before.
Merriwa is a place where everyone can contribute and succeed.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands and waterways, respecting their Elders past and present.

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