Businesses

At Encompass Community Services we believe that we need to do everything we can to create opportunities for our clients to learn, as well as generate our own income, rather than relying only on funding. Our Social Enterprises have been developed with this in mind. Some of the businesses reflect a need we have identified in the community, whether it be affordable recycled furniture or pre-loved business clothing for an interview.

Encompass @ Deakin The Encompass General Store @ Deakin University (Waurn Ponds) has been operated by Encompass Community Services for over 10 years. The store is run by people with... Click to read.	Encompass HomeStart  As part of Encompass’ commitment to assist people who may be disadvantaged in the community, we opened Encompass HomeStart, a pre-loved furniture centre on the corner of... Click to read.	Encompass ReadyStart Encompass ReadyStart assists unemployed and disadvantaged people particularly in their efforts to gain employment. Whether you are ready to start work, ready to go for a job interview or ready to look good... Click to read.
Munch ‘n’ Crunch Since opening in 2006, our Munch ’n’ Crunch Cafe has been providing healthy, gourmet food to customers, while also being a hospitality training venue for our clients. Munch’n’Crunch is... Click to read.	Encompass Urban Farm  The Encompass Urban Farm gives people, and particularly people with a disability, the opportunity to learn the skills to grow their own vegetables and at the same time make new friends, share their own... Click to read.