FY25 marked a new chapter for our labour hire and zero waste services, with the launch of Green Yakka – a dedicated brand that builds on more than a decade of impact as part of Green Connect. The fresh identity gives these services space to grow, sharpening their focus and expanding opportunities.
For many years, the Green Connect Farm has played an important role in our mission in the Illawarra – showing that social enterprise can grow food, jobs and community together. We’ve been proud to support the Farm as it became one of the largest urban permaculture farms in the world, producing fair food and meaningful employment in equal measure.
In FY25, we were proud to directly give employment opportunities to 822 people – 70% of them while experiencing barriers to work and an additional 138 people through our growing employment program ‘Strive for Success’. For me, that’s what this goal is all about. No matter where someone is starting from, they deserve a workplace where they feel safe, included and supported to grow. That’s why culture, trust and togetherness have stayed front and centre this year, and why we’ve put extra energy into strengthening them.
In FY25 we recorded an operating loss of $480k. This outcome was anticipated, as we made deliberate and strategic investments in key organisational capabilities and systems —including customer relationship management, risk management and ISO accreditation.
This year, we reinforced the strong financial foundations we already have in place, investing in systems, processes and planning that will help us through change and prepare us for future growth. Like strengthening the footings of a building, these steps ensure our organisation can stand firm today and rise higher tomorrow.
The Strive for Success Youth Job Skills Training and Employment Program is delivered by Homebase Youth Services with the generous support of the Paul Ramsay Foundation. It is helping young people on the NSW Mid North Coast and Illawarra re-engage with education, build confidence and take meaningful steps toward long-term employment.
The Great Lakes and Manning Youth Homelessness Service (GLAMYHS) supports young people aged 16–24 who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness, through our Taree Crisis Youth Refuge, Transitional Accommodation Program, and Outreach Youth Housing Support Program.
For over 30 years, Helping Hands has provided domestic and gardening support to seniors and Veterans across the Great Lakes and Manning community.
At Homebase Youth Services, everything begins with listening – from case management and outreach to targeted programs, advocacy and training.
This year we took significant steps towards our goal of becoming an Aboriginal-led organisation and strengthening cultural foundations across Community Resources. We achieved a major milestone – the approval and launch of our first ‘Innovate’ Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
Achieving our Goals
As we completed our Strategic Plan, we achieved the goals we set for ourselves, strengthening our cultural foundations, integrating our systems, and investing in our people, financial sustainability and future growth.
Founded on Worimi Country in 1987 as Great Lakes Community Resources, we began as a community development organisation creating training and employment opportunities for local Aboriginal people experiencing disadvantage. Over the decades, our reach widened, our impact grew and our communities thrived. In 2017, we became Community Resources.
Today, we operate some of Australia’s largest social enterprises and deliver place-based community services. Through our work, we create pathways to meaningful employment, care for Country and strengthen communities.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES LTD
Bridgepoint 1 Manning Street Tuncurry NSW 2428
02 6555 8922 | communityresources.org.au | ABN 90 746 695 414
COMMUNITY RESOURCES LTD
Level 1 Bridgepoint, 1 Manning Street Tuncurry NSW 2428
02 6555 8922
communityresources.org.au
ABN 90 746 695 414
Our story began on Worimi land on the NSW Mid-North Coast in 1987. We were set up as a community development organisation, Great Lakes Community Resources, to provide training and employment opportunities for local Aboriginal people experiencing disadvantage. Over the subsequent years our impact has widened, and our communities have thrived.
Since 2017 we have operated as Community Resources. We now run some of the largest social enterprises in the country and deliver a range of community services. In FY25, we gave employment opportunities to 960 people across New South Wales, Queensland,Victoria, Western Australia, the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES LTD
Level 1 Bridgepoint, 1 Manning Street Tuncurry NSW 2428
02 6555 8922 | communityresources.org.au | ABN 90 746 695 414
COMMUNITY RESOURCES LTD
Level 1 Bridgepoint, 1 Manning Street Tuncurry NSW 2428
02 6555 8922
communityresources.org.au
ABN 90 746 695 414
Achieving our Goals
This year, we made strong progress on our strategic goals — strengthening our cultural foundations, integrating our systems, and investing in our people, finances and future growth. Each goal shows how we’re building a strong, connected organisation that delivers lasting value for people, communities and Country.
Our story began on Worimi land on the NSW Mid-North Coast in 1987. We were set up as a community development organisation, Great Lakes Community Resources, to provide training and employment opportunities for local Aboriginal people experiencing disadvantage. Over the subsequent years our impact has widened, and our communities have thrived.
Since 2017 we have operated as Community Resources. We now run some of the largest social enterprises in the country and deliver a range of community services. In FY25, we gave employment opportunities to 960 people across New South Wales, Queensland,Victoria, Western Australia, the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES LTD
Level 1 Bridgepoint, 1 Manning Street Tuncurry NSW 2428
02 6555 8922 | communityresources.org.au | ABN 90 746 695 414
COMMUNITY RESOURCES LTD
Level 1 Bridgepoint, 1 Manning Street Tuncurry NSW 2428
02 6555 8922
communityresources.org.au
ABN 90 746 695 414
