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Ability Works Australia

certifiedDisability EnterpriseBuyAbilitySocial Traders Certified
ABN 87075933612|Kew, VIC 3101|facebook.com/BuyAbility
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State
VIC
Certifications
2
Listed In
3 directories

About

Delivered $13.6M across 7 government contracts for 3 buyers.

We are a commercially competitive not for profit social enterprise operating in Kew, Melbourne since 1963. As a social enterprise we trade and reinvest for the benefit of our employees and the community. We employ over 130 people and our purpose is clear: 'Through employment, we create opportunities for people living with a disability and those socially excluded, to discover their potential and enhance their lives" We have four operating units: wire & metal fabrication, digital document scanning and business services, packing & assembly, logistics & fundraising and engage with customers from many sectors. We are a solution focused, agile, innovative and results driven business which puts its people at the centre of its operation. Ability Works produces quality products and delivers outstanding services across four business units: * Wire & metal fabrication* Digital technology services* Packing & assembly* Logistics and fundraising Procurement from us provides meaningful employment for people living with a disability and economic, social and environment benefits for corporates, governments and the community. Work provides purpose and meaning for everyone. It provides huge personal wellness, social and community benefits for those people living with a disability and those socially disadvantaged. For Ability Works employees, there is a great sense of pride and achievement that comes with not only having a job, but being part of a team that creates outstanding results both for industry and for those who are working as part of the team. This sense of belonging and achievement is recognised and appreciated by a range of stakeholders including employee family members.

Registered Charity

This social enterprise is also a registered charity with the ACNC:

Ability Works Australia Ltd
ABN 87075933612

Delivery Evidence

Govt Contracts
7
Total Value
$13.6M
Buyers
3
Largest Contracts
70019438 - 01Department of Social Services, 2025
$11.3M
4600005934Department of Defence, 2020
$900K
4600022330Department of Defence, 2021
$510K
4600036837Department of Defence, 2022
$400K
4501087063Department of Defence, 2019
$380K
Top Buyers
Department of Social Services · $11.3MDepartment of Defence · $2.3MAustralian Taxation Office · $23K

Source: AusTender public contract notices. Values can include amendments and may not equal cash paid in a single year.

Open Funding Matches

For this enterprise — open grants it could apply for. Not part of buyer due diligence.

Gamescom 2026 Market Travel Program — NSW Government · closes 26 June 2026artshealthregenerative
to $5K
Household Problem Waste Education Funding 2026-2027 — NSW Government · closes 29 June 2026artshealthregenerative
to $200K
Aged Care Supported Accommodation Program (ACSAP) – Statewide Provider Grant 2026-2031 — NSW Government · closes 30 June 2026artshealthregenerative
to $1.4M
Victorian Trees on Farms Program — Department of Government Services · closes 30 June 2026artshealthregenerative
to $80K
Minderoo Foundation Artist Fund (Project Grants and Residencies) — Minderoo Foundation Limited as trustee for The Minderoo Foundation Trust · closes 25 Sept 2026artshealthenvironment
to $35K
Integrated Water Management Grant Program 2025-28 — Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action · closes 30 June 2027healthregenerative
to $5.0M

Automated match on sector and location against open grants tracked by CivicGraph. Eligibility is not assessed — always check each grant's criteria.

Place Context

LGABoroondara
RemotenessMajor Cities of Australia
SEIFA Decile10/10

Verification

certified

BuyAbility (Australian Disability Enterprise)

Tier reflects the strength of external verification, not how “social” an enterprise is. Marks belong to their issuing bodies. Checked June 2026.

Certifications

BuyAbilitylisted
Social Traders Certifiedcertified

Data Sources

SENVIC (VIC)
Social Traders(June 2026)
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