Community Resources

Community Resources is a national not-for-profit community development organisation established in 1987. riginally an Incorporated Association to assist local people experiencing disadvantage and unemployment in the Worimi Biripi region of NSW, Community Resources became a Company Limited by Guarantee in 2017 as our social enterprises grew to servi... ce new regions. In 2018, Community Resources comprises four social enterprises: Resource Recovery Australia, Soft Landing Mattress Recycling, Helping Hands and Green Connect. In addition, we manage a range of community programs and initiatives through Homebase Youth Services. We are also the home of WasteAid Australia, who form part of the WasteAid International network. As of June 2018 our turnover is $18 million. Community Resources use local knowledge and networks, in partnership with government, industry and community,to assist people experiencing disadvantage to develop social and economic livelihoods for themselves. We believe that a community may be judged by how it responds to those in need. By assisting people experiencing disadvantage to develop livelihoods for themselves we create a safe, healthy, sustainable and inclusive community. We hold Aboriginal people in high esteem. We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we work upon. e invest in our people and the development of local community assets in the areas in which we work.Read More