Our Partners
Our Partners are essential to the ongoing success of the Inclusion Foundation. We are grateful for their continued contribution and support. Whether it is through philanthropy or employment, our partners share our commitment to championing the inclusion of people with Down syndrome.
The Inclusion Foundation possesses a range of opportunities for organisations who may wish to get involved, please contact us if you or your organisation would like to learn more.
Supporter Partners
Carlton Football Club
The Carlton Football Club, or 'The Blues" have been a long and valued supporter of Inclusion Foundation with special fundraising opportunities throughout the year.
DuluxGroup
DuluxGroup is home to some of Australia and New Zealand’s most recognised brands, including Dulux, Selleys, Yates, B&D, and Cabot’s and we are grateful for their support as employment partners and generous donors to Inclusion Foundation.
Program Partners
CVGT
CVGT Employment are an employer partner as well as DES provider partner, employing program graduates in Melbourne and Bendigo offices.
Deakin University
Deakin University is one of Australia's leading tertiary education providers, and have been instrumental in digitising the Impact21 program.
Jobs Victoria
Jobs Victoria Is a proud supporter of the Inclusion Foundation's Impact21 Employment Readiness program.
Torrens University Australia
Torrens University an international university and vocational registered training organisation and provide an inclusive tertiary environment for our participants at their CBD campus.
Employment Partners
ACMI
Located in the heart of Melbourne's Federation Square, ACMI celebrates the wonder and power of the moving image and employs Impact21 graduates in various roles.
DuluxGroup
DuluxGroup is home to some of Australia and New Zealand’s most recognised brands, including Dulux, Selleys, Yates, B&D, and Cabot’s and we are grateful for their support as employment partners and generous donors to Inclusion Foundation.
JB Hi-Fi
JB Hi-Fi are a national brand that offer the world's leading brands of computers, TVs, cameras, DVDs and more. JB Hi-Fi are the proud employers of people with Down syndrome.
Globe Australia
Beginning in the mid 1980s, Globe is an iconic sports and lifestyle brand based in Port Melbourne. Impact21 program participants are looking forward to undertaking work experience with Globe in 2023.
Melbourne Sports Centres
MSC is made up of three of Victoria’s world-class sporting facilities. They aim to support community sport, personal fitness and health. Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centres are proud employers of two Impact21 graduates and MSC Parkville are now coming on board as a committed Impact21 Employment Partner.
Downer Group
Downer are the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Downer Group designs, builds and sustains assets, infrastructure and facilities and employs approximately 33,000 people across more than 300 sites. They are partners of Impact21 Bendigo since 2023.
Yooralla
Yooralla support people of all ages and needs across Melbourne and regional Victoria. Their 2,000+ staff provide a wide range of quality services, including accommodation and residential supports, employment, training, support coordination, kindergarten assistance, recreational and therapy services. Yooralla are excited to join as an Employer Partner in 2023.
Tennis Australia
As well as promoting tennis and participation, Tennis Australia facilitates player development, stages, local and international events and invests in tennis facilities around Australia. A proud champion of inclusion, Tennis Australia employ Impact21 graduates in their head office and at the Australian Open.
Powercor
Powercor Australia is a leading Australian electricity distribution company that operates throughout Victoria, providing power to about 1.2 million Victorian customers every day. Powercor is championing leading the way to create more inclusive workplaces for people with disability.
Accor
Accor is a world leading hospitality group, with over 40 hotel brands, in over 110 countries. One of Accor's hotel brands 'Ibis Hotel' in Melbourne, Australia is working closely with Impact21 to create employment opportunities for people with Down Syndrome.
Bunnings
Australia and New Zealand's leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products, and a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry.
