Goodness Enterprises | Empowering Communities & Nature in Ipswich
IT'S IN US TO HELP

Giving goodness to empower those in need.

We empower people for life – socially, economically, environmentally, and spiritually across the Ipswich region.

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Current Operations - We Are Open!

No one in our community should go hungry.

Now more than ever, we are seeing increasing demand for food and support services from families and individuals doing it tough.

We are actively responding to this need right now. Our Community Food Co-op is currently operating at the Tivoli Drive-In Site, 50 Coal Road, Chuwar, providing essential groceries and dignity to the Ipswich region.

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The Goodness Enterprises

Community

Food Co-Op

New Opening
Hours

to keep up with demand!

Monday
9 - 4
Tuesday
9 - 4
Wednesday
9 - 4
Thursday
9 - 5
Friday
9 - 4
Saturday
9 - 1

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Our Mission

Who We Are

At Goodness Enterprises, we are actively creating and providing tangible goodness to support communities and nature. Our goodness has no limits. It reaches into the hearts of those that need help and engages with those that can help.

Working collaboratively with governments, organisations, and individuals – we believe in the power of goodness and that everyone should have access to it. Where we see a need, we see opportunity.

"We empower people for life – socially, economically, environmentally and spiritually."

We do this through meeting people’s needs for food, shelter, skills, employment, and community.

Keys to Our Success

Goodness Enterprises Limited’s success is built on strong community engagement, partnerships and a clear, purpose-driven mission to address social issues in the community like unemployment, food insecurity, homelessness, domestic violence, youth rehabilitation and conservation of both First Nations culture and our native flora and fauna in the face of rapid urban development.

$24 Million+ In successfully managed government-funded projects
Coming Soon

The New GiveGoodness Centre

Our future direction: A comprehensive, multi-purpose community space bringing together essential resources to restore dignity and empower the Ipswich region.

Give Goodness Food Store

Operating 6 days/week. Budget groceries (30-60% below retail), low-cost hampers, free fresh fruit & veg, free bakery items, free frozen meals, and budget pet food & clothing.

Community Café

Operating Monday to Friday (9am-3pm). Alfresco dining priced generally 20% below regular café pricing with special offers for Food Store clients.

Employment Skills Program

Managing Work Skills Traineeships and Government-funded employment programs to provide vital pathways for young and disadvantaged job seekers.

Goodness Gifts

An online portal leveraging Trade Dollars to supply products and services to those who need them most.

Goodness Barber Shop

Partnering with a leading Ipswich salon to run a "Barber Bus" alongside our Café, providing low-cost haircuts and valuable trainee work experience.

Goodness Community Centre

Providing safe, dedicated meeting rooms for local community organizations and support groups to connect and collaborate.

Homeless Facilities

Showers and laundromat facilities to restore dignity and provide basic needs for those doing it tough.

Environmental Sustainability

Goodness Conservation

Covering 43.6 acres of green space and officially zoned Koala Bushland on Coal Road, Chuwar. The Goodness Enterprises Chuwar Conservation Reserve straddles the riparian zone along Sandy Creek, ensuring a sustainable legacy for native flora and fauna.

Koala Kindy

Koala Kindy Rehab

Partnering with Moggill Koala Hospital to develop protected rehabilitation enclosures for injured Koalas prior to their release into the wild.

Nature Immersion

Nature Immersion

Designing a network of nature trails, live nest-box cameras, and interactive displays to engage visitors in the natural landscape.

Wildlife Displays

Wildlife Displays

Developing an immersive butterfly house, native fish displays, and specialized bird hides to enrich the visitor experience.

Outdoor Education

Outdoor Education

Creating a central education hub for local schools to inspire the next generation in the care and conservation of unique flora and fauna.

Goodness Land Care

Our social enterprise contracting division. Engaging our team of qualified bush regenerators and landscapers, we provide high-quality management services for Ipswich City Council, Queensland Gov, and private landowners. Profits are reinvested directly back into our Chuwar conservation projects.

Ecological Restoration

Assisted bush regeneration and wetland restoration.

Weed Management

Control of invasive environmental weeds.

Erosion Control

Nature-based measures to conserve soil quality.

Revegetation

Large-scale plantation of native seedlings.

Sun Goodies Lifestyle
Sun Goodies Brand
Goodness Health Care

SunGoodies – Protect skin, protect community.

SunGoodies is a purpose-driven social enterprise initiative created to make a real difference. Every purchase directly contributes to providing food and essential support to individuals and families experiencing hardship.

Our range includes SPF 50+ Sunscreen and Tinted SPF 50+ Bug Cream. Proudly made in Australia, all products are 100% natural, reef safe, organic, and vegan friendly. By choosing SunGoodies, you are choosing healthier skincare alternatives while helping to create opportunities for people doing it tough.

  • 100% Organic & Reef Safe
  • Made locally in Australia
  • Profits fund community relief
Job Training

Traineeships

Goodness Enterprises offers traineeships across various fields. Applications open every six months, so express your interest now.

Traineeships

Our Team

Fred Muys

Pastor Fred Muys

Joint Managing Director

John Rivett

Mr John Rivett

Joint Managing Director

Sarah Carter

Sarah Carter

Exec Director / GM Business Dev

Mike Bain

Mr Mike Bain

GM - HR, Safety & Operations

Ross Larkin

Ross Larkin

Exec Special Projects Manager

Viktoriya Kolos-Ushakova

Viktoriya Kolos-Ushakova

Social Media & Marketing

Sameer Punde

Dr Sameer Punde

Exec Manager Conservation

Debora Casey

Debora Casey

Food Operations Manager

Join Our Volunteer Family

It takes a dedicated village to make everything happen. Register your interest and join our tireless volunteer team.

Our Impact in Numbers

125+

Paid Employment

Disadvantaged job seekers trained each year.

980+

Jobs Secured

Transitioned into ongoing employment since 2013.

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Food Rescued

Tonnes of food saved from landfill weekly.

1.2k

Families Assisted

Supported with food and practical help each week.

Loved by our Community

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Sarah Mitchell

Local Guide

★★★★★

"Amazing initiative! The community food co-op has been an absolute lifesaver. The staff are incredibly welcoming."

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Daniel T.

2 months ago

★★★★★

"The Goodness Land Care team did a phenomenal job on our property's weed management. Professional and eco-conscious."

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Emily R.

1 week ago

★★★★★

"The new GiveGoodness Centre in West Ipswich is exactly what our city needed. Seeing the facilities being built gives me hope."

Find Us

Current Operations

Tivoli Drive-In Site,
50 Coal Road, Chuwar QLD 4306

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Partner with us to create tangible change. Select a tier below to explore the community impact and the exclusive HASSLFREE Business Operating System packages included.

Seedling

Starter Suite

$500 /year

  • 100+ Community Meals
  • AI Card Scanner & CRM
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Harvester

Engagement Suite

$1,500 /year

  • 6-Month Traineeship
  • Missed Call Text-Back
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Community Builder

Operations Suite

$5,000 /year

  • Month of Food Rescue
  • Workflow Engine Setup
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Conservation Champion

Intelligence Suite

$10,000 /year

  • 5 Acres of Koala Habitat
  • Conversation AI Employee
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GiveGoodness Visionary

Autonomous Engine

$25,000+ /year

  • Major Facility Naming Rights
  • Full AI Agent Studio Setup
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Goodness Enterprises is a registered charity. All donations of $2.00 or more are tax-deductible in Australia.

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Goodness Enterprises ABN: 13 098 115 961
Tivoli Social Enterprises ABN: 49 140 988 218

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