Empowering Lives,
Building Communities
Valley Industries has been a beacon of support and opportunity since 1971. From our humble beginnings as a sheltered workshop, we've grown into a diverse enterprise, employing over 520 local people and offering a wide range of services to the community.
Today, we are committed to helping people help themselves, providing quality support and advocacy for a fulfilling, independent life.
Who We Are
Valley Industries is a dedicated disability support organisation on the Mid Coast NSW, empowering individuals with disabilities and their carers.
Born from a grassroots vision, we began as a small workshop and have grown into a leading provider of Supported Employment, Supported Independent Living, allied health, and community participation programs. Our journey is driven by the belief that everyone deserves the chance to thrive and contribute meaningfully to their community.
What We Do
We offer a comprehensive range of services, including:
Supported independent living (SIL)
Supported employment through our connected businesses
Social & community participation
Support Coordination to help navigate the NDIS system and
Allied Health
Our approach is holistic, focusing on building skills, confidence, and independence. Whether through hands-on work experience, personalised therapy, or community activities, we ensure that each client receives the support they need to achieve their goals and live a fulfilling life.
Our Values
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Quality
We take pride in our achievements and the quality of our supports, which are active and uplifting. As leaders in our community, we are positive, adaptable, and have a drive for self-improvement.
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Together
As a team, we work, play, and socialise together, side by side, supporting each other as equals.
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Celebrate
Every achievement, small or large, deserves recognition and celebration. We acknowledge those who have earned it and inspire others to do the same.
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Empower
By building skills and confidence we breakdown barriers to provide our clients with the independence to choose their own path. We bring disability to the mainstream and advocate for our clients.
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Committed
We listen and customise our supports in a respectful and fair manner that prioritises our client’s needs. We show the same commitment to our staff to make this a great place to work.
At Valley Industries, we believe in the Power of People.
Our dedicated team of professionals and support staff work tirelessly to ensure that every individual we serve feels valued, supported, and empowered.
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Valley Linen Upgrades: Valley Linen receives major upgrades to the building and plant equipment
Hydrotherapy commences: A new dedicated Hydrotherapy Pool is installed and launched at Valley Skills
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Cooinda Cottage is refurbished: The redesign promotes an environment designed to better accommodate people living with Dementia
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The Valley Way on Wingham Rd opens: The new residential complex is opened providing 9 new Supported Independent Living homes including 4 Specialist Disability Accommodation residences.
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Tuncurry Op Shop opens: Based at the Tuncurry Hub in Rodmay St.
Development Commences on Residential Complex: The development and construction of 9 homes commences at 416 Wingham Rd Taree
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The Support Coordination office and CAFE closes: The record-breaking Manning River Floods closes the Pultney street office and the Manning Street Valley Cafe.
Valley TAFE Canteen: Opens at the Taree TAFE Campus
The Mindspace building opens: Located at 45 Crescent Ave Taree. MindSpace is the new home to the Behaviour Support Team and the Support Coordination team.
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Valley Industries Head Office refurbishment: Our Head Office at 70 Whitbread Street receives a major refurbishment and is renamed the ‘Jennison Centre’
Valley Youth services commence
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Valley Industries continues to expand:
Valley Vintage moves to 66 Chatham Ave
Support Coordination Office opens in Pultney Street
Tuncurry Hub opens as a new day program in Rodmay St Tuncurry
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Valley Linen upgrades: receives federal grant to install Solar panels and upgrade equipment.
Tuncurry Office: Valley Industries opens new shop-front office in Tuncurry
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Supported Independent Living: Valley’s first Supported Living home opens.
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Valley Laundry Relocates: Valley Laundry relocates to a purpose designed new space on Elizabeth Avenue, Taree.
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Cafe Relocates: Valley Cafe relocates to Manning Street.
Valley Vintage’s New Home: Valley Vintage relocates from its base in the factory at Whitbread St to a new shop on Pulteney Street in the heart of Taree.
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New Home for Intalink: Valley Industries buys the former Taree Community College Building to house the ever increasing Intalink team.
Coffee Spot Opens: Valley Industries opens The Coffee Spot in Taree Library.
Laundry Service: Valley Industries also takes over the Laundry business in Chapman Carpark from the Taree College.
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Intalink Business Acquired: Valley Industries buys the Intalink Business from Dr David Keegan
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Valley Skills for Life opens: in Elizabeth Avenue – providing Day Services, Transition to Work & Training, Accommodation and Living services, Social Activities
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Valley Bees Launches: Valley Bees started making hives and set up the first lot of hosted hives out at Minimbah
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Secure Document Service: The Secure Document Services division was created.
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Cooinda Centre: The Cooinda Centre was officially opened to provide quality support services to people in the Manning Valley with a disability.
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We expand our services to include a range of supported employment options, helping participants develop skills and gain meaningful work experience.
1986 Nursery Opens it’s doors: Nature’s Care Nursery opens in Whitbread Street, Taree.
1988 Grounds Care Launches: Complete Grounds Care starts business with 2 men, 1 mower and 1 whipper-snipper loaded on the back of a ute.
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Community Services: The Community Services unit was opened in Whitbread Street, Taree.
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Packaging Business: The packaging business was launched, with Bonds as the first major client. We started packaging 50,00 units per week and it reached 200,000 units per week.
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Valley Industries is founded by a group of local families to create opportunities for their adult children with disabilities.
We begin by making 1000’s of pallets by hand every week.