The Nundah Community Enterprise Cooperative (NCEC) has been awarded a contract to provide cleaning services for Brisbane City Council’s vehicle fleet.
The organisation, known for creating meaningful employment for people with disabilities, were successful in a procurement process as part of Council’s Buy Local Policy.
NCED Coordinator/CEO, Richard Warner, said Council had been a supporter of the social enterprise since day one.
“Our first small contract was mowing some local parks in Nundah and this is the basis on which we have grown, and we now maintain numerous parks for Council as well as having local contracts with Virgin Australia and Mirvac,” Richard said.
NCEC’s Growth and Impact in the Community
NCEC’s achievements were recognised last year when they received the Hutchinson Builders Social Enterprise Award at the Lord Mayor’s Business Awards.
“Receiving a Lord Mayor’s Business Award for Social Enterprise last year was also a delight for us and has helped us to share our story of a local business, creating meaningful employment for local people,” Richard said.
Starting in 1998 with a single lawnmower, NCEC has expanded into a social enterprise with more than 40 employees in landscaping and hospitality. They also provide training for disadvantaged youth.
Their ventures include Espresso Train Café and Catering in Nundah, Marhaba Café in City Hall, and The Good Food Project, alongside their Parks and Property Maintenance Crews.
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said rising living costs continued to impact residents and businesses, which was why it had never been more important to buy local.
“Success stories like Nundah Community Enterprise are a shining example of why buying locally matters and must always be prioritised,” he said.
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