ABOUT WANGARANG
EMPOWERING, MEANINGFUL, NURTURING PROGRAMS
Established in 1962 by dedicated Orange locals, Wangarang has continued to empower those with a disability blending meaningful employment with social programs in a nurturing environment.
Wangarang Industries is a not-for-profit Registered NDIS Provider supporting people to develop and live their life to their full potential in every facet including essential life skills, recreation and adventure. Our programs aim to develop and maintain the participants’ ability to take part in community life and meaningful activities, enhance independence, provide opportunities for ongoing learning and development as well as developing and sustaining social interactions.
Operating as a commercial business providing real work for people with a disability, Wangarang offers a range of business and domestic services throughout Orange and the Central West. Our supported employees undertake a diverse range of jobs from straightforward to quite complex projects in a range of work settings from factory based to mobile work crews. Wangarang services a wide customer base ranging from individuals and small sole proprietor businesses through to large multinational corporations.
Our Mission
To facilitate opportunities and actively support people to enhance their abilities and to live their best lives.
Our Vision
To provide work and life enrichment for people with a disability.
Our Values
Integrity • Respect • Empowerment • Excellence
Our four values reflect our commitment to the way we approach all our interactions with the people we support and their families and carers, the work we undertake and the relationship we aspire to have with our external stakeholders and local communities.
Our People
Wangarang provides jobs and training for more than 100 people with a variety of disabilities. Supported employees at Wangarang are provided with a range of formal training, including on-the-job training to complete specific tasks and accredited skills development courses.
Workplace modifications are provided to meet the special needs of supported employees. This includes the provision of special equipment and modifying jobs to suit the individual needs and abilities of each employee. Wangarang offers a variety of individual work options and can also provide work experience programs for secondary school students.
Wangarang employs skilled disability support staff who have dedicated their careers to improving the lives of people with a disability.
WANGARANG AND THE NDIS
Participants need to be registered with NDIS and have employment support as an item in their NDIS plan to join Wangarang Industries. We can provide information and support to help access the NDIS.
Get In Touch
1635 Forest Rd
ORANGE NSW 2800
Phone: (02) 6365 6500
enquiries@wangarang.com.au