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Enriching peoples' lives through support, advocacy,
partnership and choice

 
Supporting People with a disability Supporting People with a disability
Supporting People who need a job Supporting People who need a job
Supporting Older Australians and the frail aged Supporting Older Australians and the frail aged
SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
Supporting People who need training Supporting People who need training
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Karingal is a not-for-profit organisation providing a range of services for people with a disability or mental illness, older Australians and those who are disadvantaged.

 

Latest News

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Media Release - Business and Community join forces for fun Geelong’s business and community sectors joined forces on Thursday when Karingal’s initiative, BacLinks hosted the annual Winter Workplace Big Day Out at the Leisuretime Centre in Bell Post Hill.
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KarnivART launch sees Zoe recognised Zoe Zanos was announced the winner of KarnivART’13 this year. Congratulations to Zoe on her outstanding piece of work.
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Response to Ford closure MatchWorks response to today's announcement that Ford will ceasing operations in Geelong and Broadmeadows.
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Photo call: Disengaged and disadvantaged people looking for work and Corio Fire Station Fire Fighters MatchWorks General Manager Michael Wasley said that the organisation regularly organised community-based training and experiences with other local agencies to support people in their search for employment.
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Melaluka launched thanks to generous support of the Geelong community Hundreds of Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula residents with a disability and their carers now have access to much-needed respite services following the opening of Karingal’s new facility – Melaluka in Leopold, on April 23.
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Riverview Respite Celebrates Five Years Riverview Respite celebrated its fifth birthday on March 18 with a morning tea.
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Add your voice to the national debate Are you an adult who has a disability or disabling condition in Australia? Do you care for an adult with a disability in Australia?
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Kommercial to build new factory Plans to consolidate Kommercial’s Baxter road and Douro St factories into one purpose built factory were approved by the Karingal Board of Directors.
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Order of Australia for Ian’s leadership Ian Morrison’s incredible leadership of Army pipe bands saw him awarded an Order of Australia Medal recently.
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Upcoming Events

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Karingal hosting Chamber After 5 Thursday, 11 July, 2013, 5:30 PM Karingal is hosting the next "Chamber After 5" & would like to invite Geelong Chamber of Commerce members to attend.
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Mornington Fundraiser - "Vienna at Vinnie's!" Sunday, 18 August, 2013, 12:00 PM Three course Austrian themed lunch & live floor show in Mount Eliza provides an afternoon of fabulous food, good wine and marvellous music. All proceeds go to Karingal. Book online now!
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For Individuals
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People With a Disability

Karingal creates opportunities & choices for people with a disability to live the life they want.

Services include:

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People with Mental Illness
Karingal's Transcend branch offers a range of flexible services for people with mental illness. Learn More
 
People who are frail aged
Karingal's services for older individuals and their families include respite, carer respite & assistance around the home. Learn More
 
People who need training
Karingal delivers accredited and non-accredited training, provides supported employment and support people of all abilities to find work. Learn More
 
Youth Services
Karingal's Create Youth branch assists young people in transitioning into further education, training or employment. Learn More
 

For Businesses
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Catering and Gourmet Food

Kommercial offers delicious corporate catering for businesses throughout Geelong. Items include:

  • Hot and cold platters
  • Sandwiches, wraps and rolls
  • Drinks
  • Sweets including slices, biscuits and scones.

Gourmet food is also available at our Online Store. Range includes gourmet jams, chutneys, cordials and more!

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Finding Staff

MatchWorks is Victoria's largest employment services provider with over 14 years' experience. We offer services in Queensland, South Australia and Victoria, from a total of 57 locations. If you need staff, MatchWorks provides a quality service to help you fill your employment vacancies FREE of charge.

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Training

Karingal Training is a Registered Training Organisation specialising in a wide variety of training in the community services and employment service industries, as well as a range of vocational short courses. Karingal Training can work with you to tailor a course to your needs, at your office or a Karingal Training venue.

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Packaging, Landcare & Industrial Services

Outsourcing repetitive and time consuming tasks to Kommercial can provide your staff with more time to focus on dedicating their expertise to increasing the value of your business.

Services include, but are not limited to:

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Community Engagement

Karingal Foundation

Funds raised by the Karingal Foundation allow Karingal to build new facilities for people with a disability, develop new and innovative services and be involved in community projects that enrich the lives of people with a disability. 

BacLinks

BacLinks is an initiative of Karingal that specialises in educating, supporting and creating opportunities for businesses and community agencies from any sector to engage with each other for mutual benefit.

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