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Aruma Services Limited

Triple-proofcertifiedDisability EnterpriseBuyAbility
ABN 31001813403|Frenchs Forest, NSW 2480|facebook.com/BuyAbility
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State
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Certifications
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About

Delivered $6.6M across 56 government contracts for 5+ buyers.

We might have a new name, but we’re not the new kids on the block. You once knew us as House with No Steps and The Tipping Foundation – two great organisations, with over 100 years of combined experience, who came together in 2018. Yes, we’re a disability service provider, but we’re also so much more. We’re the helper, mentor, coach, and trusted partner of around 5000 people with a disability throughout the east coast of Australia. We’re also proud to employ nearly 400 people with a disability across our seven businesses. From packaging and facility services to delicious biscuits and a working avocado and macadamia farm, our businesses offer quality products and services whilst advocating for Australians living with disability. All our Businesses are Social Enterprises certified by Social Traders. Meaning we are profit for purpose! We are sustainable and commercially competitive, but we exist for the sole purpose of creating meaningful, enjoyable employment for people with disability. We know that our Businesses are productive, creative, innovative, and great at problem solving. But work with us and find out for yourself! By including people with disabilities into your supply chain you help to increase their exposure to corporate sourcing, whilst improving employment, training, and social inclusion opportunities. Aruma is committed to participating in the communities in which we operate. We strive to increase local spending and create jobs for local suppliers and contractors. In 2022, our Businesses contributed over $17.3 million into the economy and for every dollar invested into an Aruma businesses there is a $2.05 return on investment to our local communities via improved incomes for employees, disability support pension savings and increased economic activity of carers. There are numerous benefits to employment such as improved relationships, self-reliance, and self-esteem. And, supported employment with Aruma gives people with a disability opportunity to learn new skills, get work experience, meet new people, work on their career goals, and earn an income. Our employees can work in different roles throughout our businesses including gardening, administration, biscuit manufacturing, tour guides, cooks and more. We never use a one-size-fits-all approach - supporting people to live a great life, the life they want, the life they choose!

Registered Charity

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

Aruma Services Limited
ABN 31001813403

Delivery Evidence

Govt Contracts
56
Total Value
$6.6M
Buyers
5+
Largest Contracts
Funded Support ProgramACT Community Services Directorate, 2016
$2.3M
Greater Sydney Land ManagementDepartment of Regional NSW, 2023
$770K
Forensic Kits SupplyNSW Police Force, 2020
$750K
Forensic Kits SupplyNSW Police Force, 2020
$750K
Grounds Maintenance - West - Aruma ServicesTAFE NSW, 2023
$260K
Top Buyers
ACT Community Services Directorate · $2.3MNSW Police Force · $1.5MDepartment of Communities, Disability Services and Seniors · $897KDepartment of Regional NSW · $770KTAFE NSW · $519K

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

Grant Funding

$139.7Macross 200+ tracked grants (2010-11–2023-24)
Specialised Services and Supplies — 2021-22 · community_services
$10.3M
Child Related Costs - Placement and Support — 2017-18 · community_services
$9.7M
Disability Services — 2012-13 · community_services
$9.5M
Disability Services (including Community and Mental Health) (excluding Home and Community Care) — 2011-12 · community_services
$7.9M
Disability & Community Mental Health Services (includes MAQ) — 2010-11 · community_services
$6.6M

Source: public funding datasets tracked by CivicGraph. Coverage is partial — this is a floor, not a total.

Financial Health

A capacity signal from this charity's latest public ACNC filing — to show where a buyer or funder might offer multi-year or capacity support, not to rank organisations. Not a CivicGraph assessment of the organisation.

Financially resilientACNC AIS · FY2017

Latest ACNC filing shows reserves and a balanced result — well-placed to deliver.

Income FY17
$170.0M
Surplus / deficit
+$4.2M
Reserves runway
3.3 mo
Liquidity (current ratio)
1.17
Government-revenue concentrated

Source: ACNC Annual Information Statement, FY2017 · Large charity · 79% of income from government. A point-in-time regulatory snapshot — figures can lag a year and a single filing is not a full picture of an organisation's health. Liquidity is shown only where a balance sheet was filed.

Open Funding Matches

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

Targeted Call for Mental Health Research 2026 — NSW Government · closes 30 June 2026artshealthregenerative
to $1.0M
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
Transport Access Regional Partnerships Grant Program 2025-2026 — NSW Government — Transport for NSW · closes 30 June 2026artsregenerativearts culture
to $250K
Government Priority & Partnerships Investment Pathway - FY2025-2026 — NSW Government — Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development · closes 30 June 2026artsregenerativebusiness
to $25.0M

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

Place Context

LGANorthern Beaches
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

Data Sources

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