Lasercraft Australia
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Are you looking for quality disability services on the Central Coast that truly support your young person’s goals? Lasercraft Australia is proud to be part of the upcoming Future Choices Transition Expo for Students with Disability on Thursday 28th August at Mingara Recreation Club, and we’d love to meet you there!
Choosing the right community access program can make a meaningful difference in the life of a person with a disability. Whether you are an NDIS participant, family member, carer, or disability provider, it is important to find a program that is inclusive, engaging, aligned with your goals, and designed to build capacity and promote independence through real-life experiences in the community. Below are five essential things to consider when selecting a community access program.
At Lasercraft Australia, we take pride in our strong partnerships with local businesses, providing high-quality packaging services on the Central Coast. One of our valued collaborations is with Spiralfast, a local manufacturer producing high-quality wire joiners.
We were thrilled to welcome NBN News to Lasercraft recently to share our story with the wider community.
At Lasercraft, we’ve always been committed to creating meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Now, we’re taking that mission one step further with the launch of Handcrafted by Lasercraft ,our exciting new online store showcasing a beautiful range of handmade products, each crafted with care and pride by our supported employees.
At Lasercraft Australia, we are committed to creating inclusive employment opportunities that empower people with disabilities while delivering high-quality services to businesses on the Central Coast. As a not-for-profit certified Social Traders social enterprise, we provide cost-effective manufacturing, reliable administration support, and packaging solutions that help businesses streamline their operations. By partnering with us, businesses gain access to exceptional services while making a positive social impact in the community.
In today’s fast-paced business world, having access to flexible workforce solutions can help businesses stay efficient and competitive. Whether you need manufacturing, packaging, labelling, or administrative support, Lasercraft provides a skilled and reliable workforce to help you get the job done either at your site or from our fully equipped factory.
In today’s fast-paced business environment, it can be easy to get caught up in the daily grind. With deadlines to meet, projects to complete, and goals to achieve, it’s often easy to forget about the most important asset of any organisation: your employees. However, recognising your employees for their hard work and dedication is not just a nice gesture, it’s crucial for fostering a positive, motivated, and productive workplace culture.
At Lasercraft Australia, our mission goes beyond crafting high-quality corporate awards. We are deeply committed to providing supported employment and community access opportunities for individuals with disabilities on the Central Coast. This dedication is reflected in everything we do, from the exceptional craftsmanship of our products to the service our team offers to clients. Today, we are thrilled to celebrate a shining example of this commitment: our Head of Sales, Grace, who has been honoured with the Rotary Club of Gosford North’s Pride of Workmanship Award.
We’re thrilled to announce that our Community Access Weekend Program for January to April 2025 has now been released! It’s packed with fun, adventure, and exciting opportunities to explore new places, enjoy good company, and try something new. Whether you’re a nature lover, a thrill-seeker, or someone who simply enjoys a relaxing day out, there’s something for everyone in this action-packed program.
An Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) is an organisation that provides employment opportunities for people with disabilities, helping them to integrate into the workforce in supportive and inclusive environments. ADEs operate across various industries, offering training and support to individuals so they can thrive in their roles. These enterprises focus on “supported employment,” which ensures people with disabilities are given the resources and assistance they need to succeed.
At Lasercraft Australia, we are delighted to celebrate our partnership with the Timber Development Association (TDA), which began in 2000 with the launch of their inaugural Australian Timber Design Awards. This enduring relationship is a testament to our commitment to quality and craftsmanship, as well as TDA’s dedication to promoting the timber industry in Australia.
Lasercraft Australia, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities, is making a significant impact through its environmental initiatives. Since 1987, Lasercraft has provided valuable employment opportunities and skill development on the Central Coast, specialising in corporate awards, supported employment and community access programs.
We’re excited to announce that our 2024/25 Community Access Christmas Holiday Program at Lasercraft is now officially released and open for bookings!
One of the best ways to show your staff appreciation at the end of the year is to provide rewards or recognition. This can be done in a variety of different ways, but all should contribute to a positive working environment and motivate employees to continue their excellent work. Here are some ideas for end-of-year ideas that will make your team feel appreciated.
Showing your appreciation for long-term employees is essential for creating a positive and productive workplace. It’s important to recognise employee loyalty, hard work, and dedication beyond verbal praise. This will help motivate staff and create an environment of trust and respect.
Founded in 1987, Lasercraft has been providing supported employment to individuals with a disability on the NSW central coast. Over 100 individuals with a disability have been supported with employment, a social outlet, and the ability to earn their own money.
Employee recognition and the positive effect upon organisations who establish programs is well documented.
There are many reasons to buy Australian-made products. I can hear many of you saying, “Aussie products are generally more expensive than imported products of the same type”. I concede, often, the ‘perception’ is that imported products are less expensive. Yet, factors like quality, supporting the local economy, sustainable production, and ethical manufacturing, need to be included in the conversation. If we look at price alone, we must acknowledge while profits of the sale of the product may remain in Australia, the cost price of the product is repatriated to the country of manufacture.
A question that I have been asked over the years is “How important is Employee Appreciation?”. This is a question that I find stunning – especially when asked by a business leader! Numerous research papers that have been written on the subject that all answer this question in the affirmative – that is, VERY IMPORTANT!
Recent events and government announcements may have a significant impact on your plans and business. Our thoughts go out to everyone who has been affected by the impact of COVID-19.
According to research done by R Long and J Shields which was published in The International Journal of Human Resource Management, extrinsic incentives such as monetary and other material valued rewards can serve to destroy the intrinsic motivation that exists in the workplace.
Lauren Richardson is the Program Coordinator at Lasercraft and is responsible for managing the organisation’s disability services. She explains the program that Lasercraft provides for supported employees.
When Lasercraft was founded in 1987 the vision was to build a sustainable, commercial business with the purpose of providing employment opportunities for people living with intellectual and physical disabilities. Over the past three decades we have realised that vision, providing employment opportunities to around 100 employees, some of whom have now been working with us for 15 to 20 years.
