case study: grounds maintenance
Deaf Children Australia
deaf children australia & Waverley Social Enterprises
Preserving a historic site while creating meaningful opportunities
Deaf Children Australia’s heritage-listed grounds hold deep significance for the Deaf community. The site needed a reliable grounds maintenance partner that could protect its presentation, support safe access and respect its history.
Waverley Social Enterprises was engaged to provide professional, ongoing grounds maintenance. Our team delivers practical, high-quality care while contributing to a welcoming community environment.
the challenge
Caring for a significant community site
Deaf Children Australia needed regular grounds maintenance that would:
- Maintain lawns, gardens and external areas to a high standard
- Support the safety and presentation of the site
- Be delivered consistently with minimal disruption
- Respect the location’s heritage and cultural importance
- Create opportunities for people with disability through social procurement
The service required more than routine upkeep. It required care, reliability and a team that understood the value of the space.
the solution
Reliable grounds maintenance delivered with care
Waverley’s Grounds Maintenance team provides scheduled services tailored to the site’s needs.
Peter, Amit and Tim, supported by supervisor Rob, manage ongoing mowing, pruning, weeding, edging, leaf blowing and hedge trimming across the grounds.
Their work helps keep the site safe, attractive and ready for staff, students, visitors and the wider community. It also gives our Workmates the opportunity to apply their skills, build confidence and contribute to a valued community space.
the impact
A welcoming site and a stronger partnership
The partnership has created positive outcomes for both organisations:
- The historic grounds are maintained to a consistently high standard
- The site’s heritage and cultural importance continue to be respected
- Our Workmates contribute directly to the upkeep of an important community location
- Deaf Children Australia receives a dependable commercial service while advancing its commitment to inclusion and social procurement
During a special morning tea, Deaf Children Australia’s Property & Heritage Manager, Noel Henderson, recognised the team’s contribution:
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