Greenways Trust  

This year the skills learned while working at Greenways Trust Social Enterprise Project in Dargaville has led to four intellectually disabled people gaining employment with local businesses.

August 2011
With its staff of 20, the project runs an integrated workplace primarily focused on providing job opportunities for its stakeholders, regardless of ability. Its enterprises include landscaping, firewood supply, horticulture and furniture making.

Last year a large increase in customers saw a record amount of firewood sold and delivered.

Greenways Trust runs two residential homes for a total of 13 residents. Staff work hard to ensure they have fulfilling lives, with a particular focus on physical and mental wellbeing and a high level of community involvement.

With a solid capacity to deliver a range of vocational training programmes, Greenways Trust works with other community organisations and businesses to get the best outcomes. It also works with clients who are disadvantaged and marginalised as a result of their disabilities.

ASB Community Trust’s objective is to support and strengthen community organisations that improve health outcomes by focusing on health promotion and preventative projects. The work of Greenways Trust is clearly aligned with that objective and a $50,000 grant helped with building modification and operating costs.