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Australian Brick & Blocklaying Training Foundation Ltd

Concentration Risk
FoundationRegistrySocial EnterpriseABN 41097159914VIC
Relationships
30
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$4.1M
Total Outbound
$6K
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Data as of: 18 June 2026
Found in 2 systemsACNC CharitiesFoundations

About

The Australian Brick & Blocklaying Training Foundation Ltd, also known by its trading name Brick and Block Careers, is an Australian corporate foundation focused on addressing skill shortages in the brick and blocklaying industry. It aims to promote these trades, attract young Australians and job seekers, and support their employment and training as apprentices, ultimately contributing to a skilled workforce and improving the industry's standing.

Board Interlocks (4 shared directors)

Giving Philosophy

The foundation's core philosophy is to fulfill the career aspirations of young Australians and job seekers by creating employment opportunities in brick and blocklaying. It seeks to minimize barriers to employment and build a solid future for the industry by ensuring an adequate and competent workforce. Operating as a social enterprise, it is committed to improving and giving back to the community.

Wealth Source:The foundation was established and has been funded for over 20 years through a national levy on the sale of clay bricks and concrete masonry products, which is matched by leading Australian brick and block manufacturers. This levy is authorised by the ACCC.

Tips for Applicants

Prospective applicants, particularly employers, should explore the BrickStart Subsidy program for financial incentives when taking on bricklaying apprentices. Individuals seeking a career in bricklaying should engage with programs like 'Work Ready' and 'Try-a-Trade' which are designed to facilitate entry into the trade. Emphasise alignment with the foundation's goal of addressing skill shortages and supporting diverse groups entering the bricklaying and blocklaying industry.

Programs & Opportunities (2)

$3K

Provides subsidies of up to $3,000 (paid as $1,000 per year for the first three years) to eligible employers who take on a bricklaying apprentice.

$3K

A subsidy of up to $3,000 for eligible employers, provided up to $1,000 per year, to encourage the employment of bricklaying apprentices.

Social Enterprise

Brick and Block Careers logo

By promoting brick and blocklaying vacancies and career pathway opportunities we minimise the barriers to employment through generating job openings that will continue to build a solid future for the industry.

Social Traders Certified
Beneficiaries
Marginalised Youth
Services
Building Trade, Repairs & Maintenance
Source: Social Traders

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$4.1M$3.6M$7.8M$451K
2022$4.0M$3.7M$7.2M$306K
2021$3.9M$3.7M$6.5M$179K
2020$3.3M$3.2M$5.8M$103K
2019$3.6M$3.6M$5.9M$-10,165
2018$4.0M$3.6M$6.4M$409K
2017$4.2M$4.1M$6.3M$131K
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Staff (FTE)
14
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Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-41097159914
ABN
41097159914
Sector
education
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
educationindigenousyouthdisabilityrural_remotecommunity
Geography
AU-National
Target Recipients
individualschoolcommunity_org
Purposes
Education
Beneficiaries
First NationsAdultsEthnic GroupsFemalesFinancially DisadvantagedMalesHomelessness RiskDisabilityPre/Post ReleaseRural & RemoteUnemployedVeteransYouthOther Gender Identities

Board & Leadership (10)

Financials

Revenue
$4.1M
Assets
$7.8M

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
30

Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.

Data Sources

ACNCFoundations

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External Link

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
3202
Locality
HEATHERTON
Remoteness
Major Cities of Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 8/10
LGA
Kingston (Vic.)
Entities in Area
45
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Disability Market Context

NDIS Layer
State Providers
3,026
Thin Districts
2
Very Thin
0
Local Alternatives
0
2 community-controlled orgs in postcode

This organisation shows disability-related delivery signals. The strategic question is whether it sits inside a resilient market, a thin market, or a captured market where large providers take most of the money and local alternatives are scarce.

Thinnest Districts In VIC
Mallee95 providers
Mallee98 providers
Outer Gippsland133 providers
Captured Markets
Mallee88%
Western District87%
Outer Gippsland83%
Inner Gippsland75%