Knoxbrooke Nursery (formally Yarra View Bushland Nursery) Stands Apart As The Largest And Most Successful Social Enterprise Nursery In Australia. We Employ 85+ Adults with Diverse Abilities across 3 sites And Produce Over 3 Million Plants Per Year For The Retail Sector, Commercial Landscape And Large Infrastructure Projects.
These projects have allowed us to employ more people with diverse abilities and have created approximately 120,000 hours of paid employment per year. We’ve successfully supplied plants to beautify Victorian State Government Level Crossing Removals in Bayswater, Seaford and Kororoit Creek Road, the Mernda rail, and Mordialloc Freeway.
But our proudest successes come from our highly valued employees. Their skill, team spirit and strong work ethic have made us what we are today.
Your Commitment To Social Procurement And Involvement In Knoxbrooke Nursery Supports Inclusion, Choice And Opportunities For People With Diverse Abilities.
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Social Enterprise
Knoxbrooke Nursery stands apart not just because of our exceptional quality and service to the retail and commercial horticulture industry, but because of our strong history as a Social Enterprise.
As Australia’s largest social enterprise nursery, Knoxbrooke Nursery employs over 85 adults with diverse abilities. We assist people to realise their full potential in the supported employment environment, giving them skills, confidence and opportunity.
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Some of Our
Recent Projects
Bayswater Level Crossing Removal
Bayswater Level Crossing Removal July 2017 One of the early projects for the Level Crossing Removal Authority was …
Rosanna Train Station
Rosanna Train Station November 2018 The Rosanna Train Station was part of the upgrade of the Hurstbridge line …
Mernda Rail
Mernda Rail July to September 2018 Mernda Rail is a $450m project to extend the rail line from …
Seaford Level Crossing Removal
Seaford Level Crossing Removal Project April to November 2019 The Seaford Level Crossing Removal Project is part of …