Supported Employment at Thorndale - Thorndale Industries
Thorndale Foundation provides supported employment opportunities for adults with disability through Thorndale Industries, our Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) based in Werrington, NSW. We offer meaningful, safe and structured work environments where participants can build skills, contribute to real commercial work, and earn an income as part of a supportive team.
Our goal is simple:
to create inclusive employment pathways where every participant can learn, grow and feel valued.
What Supported Employment Means at Thorndale
As an ADE, our workplace meets Australian standards for safety, training, and staff support. Participants working at Thorndale Industries are paid under the Supported Employment Services Award, which provides fair and lawful wage assessments, transparent review processes and safe, well-regulated working conditions. All participants receive the same workplace protections expected under Australian employment law, including appropriate supervision, structured hours, safe environments and clear workplace rights. Thorndale meets all regulatory obligations and maintains a workplace culture grounded in dignity, respect, safety and empowerment.
How Thorndale Tailors Work to Abilities
Thorndale follows a person-centred approach, matching each participant to tasks that best align with:
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Their strengths and abilities
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Their workplace preferences
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Their stamina, communication style, and learning needs
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Their long-term employment goals
In the process, Participants will receive:
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One-on-one or small-group supervision
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Adjusted duties where required
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Clear task breakdowns
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A supportive, team-based environment
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A predictable routine that promotes comfort and confidence
This model reflects best-practice supported employment principles endorsed by the NDIS, the Department of Social Services, and Australia’s disability employment standards.
Supported Employment -Packaging & Assembly Team
Thorndale Industries delivers high-quality packaging and assembly services to businesses ranging from local home-based operators to large multinational companies. Participants working in this team gain hands-on experience in tasks such as:
- Labelling
- Collating
- Packaging
- Mailouts
- Assembly
- Rework
- Shrink-wrapping
- General Packing
Participants also support real business operations by:
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Reworking or quality-checking finished products
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Preparing sub-assemblies for industrial applications
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Assembling promotional kits, conference packs and showbags
This environment helps participants build job readiness skills, confidence and routine, while contributing to genuine commercial outcomes.
Supported Employment - Lawn and Garden Maintenance
Thorndale also offers supported employment through our Lawn and Garden Maintenance team, which services residential homes, strata properties and commercial premises throughout Western Sydney.
Participants learn and perform:
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Lawn mowing
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Edging
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Pruning
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Garden rejuvenation
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Mulching
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Hedging
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Blow-vac operation
And many other tasks to keep property looking its best!
What is Supported Employment meaning?
Supported employment means people with disability can work with the help of trained supervisors, modified tasks, and ongoing support so they can build skills, participate in the workforce and earn an income at a pace that suits their abilities.
Where is a Supported Employment provider in Western Sydney?
Thorndale Foundation is a long-standing Supported Employment provider in Western Sydney, offering packaging & assembly roles, lawn & garden services, and skill-building programs for people with disability.
Where is a Supported Employment provider in Werrington?
Thorndale Foundation operates directly from Werrington NSW, making it one of the key Supported Employment providers in the local area for NDIS participants seeking workplace experience and structured support.
What is Thorndale Industries?
Thorndale Industries is the commercial arm of Thorndale Foundation and operates as an Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE), providing supported employment opportunities in a structured, supportive workplace.
Who can apply for supported employment at Thorndale Foundation?
Supported employment is available to people with a disability who want to develop skills, gain work experience, contribute to a team and earn an income in an inclusive environment.
What types of jobs are available in the Thorndale Industries Packaging & Assembly team?
Participants can learn and perform tasks such as labelling, collating, packaging, mailouts, assembly, rework, shrinkwrapping and general packing.
What industries or clients does the Thorndale Industries Packaging & Assembly team support?
The team provides services to a wide range of businesses — from small home-based companies to large multinational organisations — including reworking products, preparing sub-assemblies and assembling promotional or conference kits.
What is involved in the Thorndale’s Lawn & Garden Maintenance team?
Participants support residential, strata and commercial properties with tasks such as lawn mowing, edging, pruning, rejuvenation, mulching, hedging and general outdoor maintenance.
Can NDIS funding be used for lawn and garden maintenance?
Yes. Participants may use their NDIS funding to receive assistance with lawn and garden maintenance as part of their plan.
What skills can participants expect to gain through Thorndale Foundation’s supported employment?
Participants develop practical work skills, teamwork, confidence and industry-relevant experience while working in a supportive environment tailored to individual abilities and goals.
Start Your Employment Journey with Us!
Get in touch with our team today to discuss your employment goals and find the pathway that suits your strengths.
Call us on (02) 9912 7800
Email: info@thorndale.com.au or
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