Social enterprise registers a record haul of mattresses
Published in Fairfield Champion | November 10 2021 | By [...]
Recycling mattresses and rebuilding lives
ABC Radio Drive with Anna Vidot - Monday 8 November, [...]
The challenge of finding a final resting place for old mattresses
Published in Sydney Morning Herald | November 7 2021 | [...]
Noor ‘grateful ‘to land job
Published in Fairfield City Champion | 22 June 2021 Noor [...]
Social enterprise helps refugees
NSW state manager Joe Rasmussen said: “Refugees are people who have taken a huge risk. They have initiative, they know it’s going to be tough and they’ve got to grab hold of any opportunity they are given. They’re prepared to put their heads down and work hard.”
Soft Landing Newcastle
The Newcastle arm of a mattress recycling social enterprise is kicking major goals in diverting waste from landfill. National organisation Soft Landing recycled almost half a million mattresses across Australia in 2019-20, providing jobs for more than 200 people experiencing barriers to employment – including 10 here in Newcastle.
Has COVID-19 accelerated funding collaboration?
There is a lot at stake for jobs-focused social enterprises in this crisis. The jobs they create offer more than an income. They provide a sense of belonging, a support network, and a range of services to individuals who are often excluded from mainstream employment.
The Soft Landing Newcastle Team
Meet Jimmy, the Leading Hand of our WA operation in Wangara. Jimmy joined Soft Landing through the Work for the Dole Program in 2017 and three years later he oversees up to 40 staff on the cutting floor.
Soft Landing Media Q&A with Eco Voice
Published in Eco Voice | 12 February 2020 Interview with [...]
Soft Landing makes a big impact
“Helping people – that’s what I love about this place,” says Julie Shannon, Logistics Manager at Soft Landing, one of Australia’s largest mattress recyclers.
