Our story began on Worimi land on the NSW Mid North Coast in 1987.

We were set up as a community development organisation, Great Lakes Community Resources, to provide training and employment opportunities for local people experiencing disadvantage. Over the subsequent years our impact has widened, and our communities have thrived.

We now run some of the largest social enterprises in the country and deliver a range of community services. In 2024 we employed 786 people across NSW, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia and the ACT. 

Since 2017 we have operated as Community Resources, a national organisation with a clear vision to make a stronger, fairer Australia. We create jobs that care for people and planet, we keep waste out of landfill, we grow and distribute fair food, and we provide community services to those who need them most.

Thank you for supporting us.

OUR VISION

Thriving communities that value people, planet and the traditional custodians of the land.

OUR MISSION

Create jobs that care for people and planet.

OUR VALUES

Authentic, fair, kind, brave and sustainable.

Our impact in 2023-2024

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Australia and recognise the continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past present and emerging. Together we walk towards healing.