History of The Gumnut Place

The Gumnut Place has been proudly supporting people with disabilities, their families, and carers in the South Burnett for over 30 years. Established in 1986 by a dedicated group of families, Gumnut continues to grow with support from local businesses, the community, and South Burnett CTC Inc.

Gumnut History Timeline

1986

The Murgon YMCA established it as an activity therapy centre providing social and active participation for people with disabilities.

1993

When ‘The Disability Service Act’ changed it became a business producing pine goods and a range of cakes, biscuits, slices and hot food.

July 2001

The YMCA transferred its interest in The Gumnut Place to Barambah Community Services Ltd which was responsible for the day-to-day operations.

August 2007

South Burnett CTC commenced the management of the service.

Today, The Gumnut Place offers meaningful supported employment for 20 people with disabilities, with a team of eight local staff. We operate five key business divisions:

Commercial Laundry
Commercial Kitchen
Wood Workshop
Secure Document Destruction Service
Engraving, Trophy, and Badge Making Service

These roles provide valuable skills, personal growth, and potential opportunities for transition into open employment.

Join the Gumnut Team!

Interested in becoming part of our team? At The Gumnut Place, we offer a welcoming, inclusive environment where people with disabilities can thrive through meaningful work.

Eligibility

If you are interested in employment opportunities with The Gumnut Place, we would like to talk to you. To be eligible, you must:

Be in receipt of a Disability Support Pension and have an NDIS Plan.
Available to work at least 2 days a week (9 am to 3 pm).

Benefits

Working at The Gumnut Place provides independence and the ability to earn money while contributing to essential community services. You will have the opportunity to work with a fantastic team, learn and develop skills, and interact socially with like-minded people, all in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.