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Tastex Knitwear Incorporated

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ABN 86389278392|Glenorchy, TAS 7010|facebook.com/BuyAbility
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Tastex Knitwear produces high quality School, Corporate and fashion knitwear and embroidered items. We also manufacture knitted "Envirowoolly" native animal toys made from recycled woollen off-cuts. Tastex Knitwear produces quality Tasmanian Knitwear & Embroidery which is marketed mainly in the school, corporate & Government Sectors. Tastex contributes to the Tasmanian economy, marketing our knitwear both throughout Tasmania and interstate. Tastex provides employment for 27 Tasmanians, 18 of our employees have an intellectual disability. Tastex provides ongoing training, employment and support for our Supported Employees. We provide recognised traineeships and in-house training in Textile Production which improves skills and future employment opportunities. Tastex also provides training in Life Skills which enables our Supported Employees to work towards living independently within the community.

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Tastex Knitwear Incorporated
ABN 86389278392

Delivery Evidence

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Gamescom 2026 Market Travel Program — NSW Government · closes 26 June 2026healthregenerativeenterprise
to $5K
Household Problem Waste Education Funding 2026-2027 — NSW Government · closes 29 June 2026healthregenerativeenterprise
to $200K
Aged Care Supported Accommodation Program (ACSAP) – Statewide Provider Grant 2026-2031 — NSW Government · closes 30 June 2026healthregenerativeenterprise
to $1.4M
Project Tangaroa — MAJOR PROJECTS FOUNDATION LTD · closes 30 June 2026educationhealthenvironment
to $50K
Wedgetail Grant Program — Wedgetail Foundation · closes 30 June 2026educationenvironment
Annual Open Grant Round — Wedgetail Foundation · closes 1 July 2026educationenvironment

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Sectors

Geographic Focus
TASGlenorchy

Place Context

LGAGlenorchy
RemotenessInner Regional Australia
SEIFA Decile1/10

Verification

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BuyAbility (Australian Disability Enterprise)

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