Mambourin Enterprises

What Mambourin Enterprises does

Mambourin Enterprises is a not-for-profit disability support organization founded in 1977 and headquartered in Derrimut, Victoria, Australia. The organization supports more than 400 people with disabilities across western Melbourne through a network of seven community hubs, delivering an integrated portfolio of services that includes supported employment, accommodation and respite, recreation and community access, and allied health therapy. Mambourin is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and is a registered provider under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), employing between 101 and 250 staff.

The organization's core revenue mechanics are anchored in plan-managed NDIS funding from individual participant packages, supplemented by a social enterprise arm branded Mambourin Business Solutions. This commercial division provides warehousing, packaging, mail sorting, and document destruction services to corporate clients, employing supported workers alongside the mainstream workforce and creating a cross-subsidy pathway that diversifies revenue beyond government funding. Participants typically access Mambourin through NDIS plan nominations and referrals, and the multi-service hub model is designed to deepen wallet share per participant by bundling daily supports, therapy, and employment pathways within a single provider relationship.

Operationally, Mambourin competes on geographic density within western Melbourne (Derrimut, Melton, and surrounding suburbs), on its nearly five-decade institutional history, and on the breadth of its integrated service offering rather than on technology differentiation. Recent strategic emphasis has been on expanding community hubs, broadening service lines, and scaling the Business Solutions commercial channel, alongside a recent leadership transition following the departure of a long-tenured CEO.

Name

Mambourin Enterprises

Legal name

Mambourin Enterprises Ltd

Website

https://mambourin.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mambourin Enterprises is a not-for-profit NDIS-registered disability support organization founded in 1977 in Victoria, Australia, serving more than 400 participants across seven community hubs in western Melbourne with supported employment, accommodation, respite, recreation, and allied health therapy, supplemented by a commercial social enterprise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Interagency Coordination & Case Management (VR, DD, Medicaid Waivers) (EDAKANAM), Workforce Support Services & Case Management (Coaching, Wraparound) (EDAAAOAK)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• NDIS registered provider
• Supported employment services
• Community participation programs
• Life skills development

Headquarters

HQ city

Derrimut

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. NDIS Funded Services: Mambourin generates revenue primarily through NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) funding. As an NDIS registered provider, services are funded through participant plans including Core Supports (daily activities, consumables, social participation, transport) and Capacity Building Supports. Revenue is derived from service agreements with NDIS participants based on their individualized funding packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mambourin Enterprises is an NDIS registered not-for-profit disability support provider delivering individualized supports including daily living assistance, life skills development, community participation activities, supported employment, school-leaver transition programs, and social/recreational choices through seven community hubs across western Melbourne. Through its Mambourin Business Solutions (MBS) social enterprise, it also provides third-party logistics, packaging, assembly, gardening, and woodwork services to commercial customers while creating meaningful employment for people with disability.

Product overview

Mambourin Enterprises is a not-for-profit organization and NDIS registered provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of disability support services across Melbourne. The organization operates a hub-and-spoke service model centered on community hubs located throughout western Melbourne (Werribee, Altona, Melton, Bacchus Marsh, Braybrook, Sunshine, Deer Park). The core service offerings include SLES (School Leaver Employment Support), supported employment, life skills programs, community participation activities, and leisure/recreation choices. Through its social enterprise division, Mambourin Business Solutions (MBS), the organization provides commercial services including warehousing, logistics, gardening, and woodwork - creating meaningful employment for people with disability while generating revenue. The integrated approach connects NDIS support coordination with practical skills development and real work experience, enabling participants to build independence and achieve employment outcomes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NDIS Support Services NDIS registered provider offering guidance and support with NDIS plan management, core supports, capacity building, and connecting participants to appropriate services and funding.
• Life Skills Programs Skills development programs covering daily living activities including meal planning, grocery shopping, budgeting, home management, and travel training to build independence for NDIS participants.
• School Leaver Employment Support (SLES) Transition program for school leavers with disability providing employment preparation, work experience, skills development, and support to help participants move into employment or further training.
• Supported Employment Meaningful employment and training opportunities for people with disability, including warehouse work, gardening services, and administrative roles with ongoing on-the-job support.
• Community Choices Group-based activities and outings including cafes, shopping trips, community events, nature walks, bowling, day trips, museums, and social gatherings to promote community participation and social connections.
• Leisure and Recreation Choices Weekend and after-hours activities including WAM! (Weekends At Mambourin) and supported holidays offering social engagement and individual activities.
• Social and Interest Choices Activities tailored to individual interests and social goals, helping participants connect with others who share similar interests and build meaningful relationships.
• Work Readiness Program Program designed to help individuals develop employment skills through real work experience in settings such as the secure document disposal facility and Business Solutions warehouse.
• Traineeships School-based and adult traineeship opportunities providing vocational training and employment experience, including Certificate II and Certificate III qualifications in various disciplines.
• Mambourin Training Centre Training facility providing educational programs, certificates, and skills development for people with disability.
• Logistics Services (Mambourin Business Solutions) Third-party logistics (3PL), packaging, assembly, picking, packing, and fulfillment services delivered by supported employees from the MBS warehouses at Derrimut for commercial customers.
• Gardening Services (Mambourin Business Solutions) Professional garden maintenance services delivered by supported employees, servicing western Melbourne regions and Melbourne CBD.
• Woodwork Services (Mambourin Business Solutions) Woodwork and crafting services delivered through MBS, providing meaningful employment and skills development in woodworking and related tasks.
• Mambourin Business Solutions (MBS) Social enterprise division providing supported employment opportunities through warehousing, logistics, packaging, assembly, and gardening services from Derrimut warehouses (D1, D2, D3) for commercial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 400 people supported
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BuyAbilitycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2016National Disability Services initiative committed to increasing employment opportunities for people with disability. Glanbia connected with Mambourin through BuyAbility - this partnership enabled the corporate engagement that led to ongoing commercial work.
• GlanbiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Global nutrition company engaged Mambourin Business Solutions for packaging tasks. Partnership realized corporate social responsibility vision and provides meaningful employment for people with disability. Partnership described as making measurable positive impact on lives of Mambourin community.
• National Disability Services (NDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMambourin's CEO Rohan Braddy elected to NDS Board since 2010 and currently serves as Vice President. Also chairs the National Committee on Supported Employment. NDS is Australia's peak body for non-government disability service organisations representing the full spectrum of disability providers.
• PGG Wrightson SeedsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeed packaging and labelling project at Derrimut warehouse employing five people. Melbourne Site Manager Mark Sheahan noted partnership helped meet customer and supplier demands during peak periods.
• Preschool EquipmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily-owned business supplying Australian made furniture to early childhood centres. Uses Mambourin for third-party logistics (3PL) including furniture assembly, picking, packing and dispatch. PSE grew significantly during partnership from 200 to over 1000 pallets.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aruma: One of Australia's largest NDIS-registered disability service providers, formed from the merger of House with No Steps and Scope. Directly comparable as a multi-state, multi-service disability support organization with supported employment and community participation offerings overlapping Mambourin's portfolio.
• Sunnyfield: NSW-based NDIS-registered disability service provider focused on accommodation, daily living, and community participation. Comparable as a state-based NFP disability provider with supported employment pathways and a similar hub-and-spoke delivery approach.
• Yooralla: Victorian-based NDIS-registered disability service provider with a similarly long history of supporting people with disability across daily living, employment, and community participation. Direct peer in the same geographic market with overlapping service lines and similar hub-based delivery model.
• Life Without Barriers: Large national NDIS and community services not-for-profit delivering disability, aged care, and youth services across Australia. Comparable as a multi-state NDIS provider with comparable breadth of supports (daily living, employment, community participation) and similar reliance on government-funded service agreements.
• genU: Australian NFP (formerly Karingal and St Laurence) providing disability, aged care, training, and employment services across Victoria and other states. Direct peer with NDIS-registered disability supports, supported employment, and social enterprise operations comparable to Mambourin's MBS model.
• Melbourne City Mission: Large Victorian not-for-profit delivering disability, homelessness, and community services with NDIS-registered offerings. Comparable as a Victorian NFP operating in overlapping service categories and competing for similar NDIS participants and corporate social responsibility partnerships.
• Lifestyle Solutions: National NDIS-registered disability service provider (Aspire Homes & Lifestyle and Lifestyle Solutions brands) delivering supported independent living, community participation, and employment supports. Comparable across service breadth, participant cohorts, and NFP funding model.

Regional players

• Wintringham: Victorian NFP providing specialist disability, aged care, and homelessness services with supported employment models comparable to MBS. Comparable as a Victorian NFP operator but with different primary cohorts (older people and homelessness), placing it as an adjacent regional peer.

Others

• National Disability Services (NDS): Australia's peak industry body for non-government disability service providers, on whose board Mambourin's former CEO served as Vice-President. Included as an industry/ecosystem reference rather than a direct competitor; relevant for benchmarking, policy advocacy, and BuyAbility program context.
• BuyAbility: NDS-run national initiative connecting Australian corporates with disability employment social enterprises such as Mambourin Business Solutions. Included as an ecosystem/channel partner that sources commercial demand for MBS rather than as a direct service peer.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mambourin
• Xx.com/Mambourin

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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