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What if…

we built a future where everyone has the opportunity to  contribute

Real inclusion happens when opportunity becomes part of everyday life. Compass partners with businesses, workplaces and communities to create meaningful opportunities where people can build confidence, develop their strengths, contribute their gifts, and experience genuine belonging.

The Compass Institute

Compass currently has over 200 Trainees, 5 Campuses located at Caboolture, Caloundra, Nambour, Gympie and a 20 acre Farm at Palmwoods,
6 Social Enterprises including 4 Cafés, Wabi Sabi retail store, Harvest Kitchen and we are growing!

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Real impact, measurable outcomes

Together, we’re building a more inclusive Australia. These impact measures help demonstrate how partnership support contributes to real operational, social, workforce and community outcomes across Compass, providing meaningful visibility for organisations seeking measurable impact, participation and long-term community value.

Key highlights:

  • 290+ people supported through training, employment pathways and support coordination
  • 110+ staff and allies helping people discover their strengths and build confidence
  • 4.4/5 satisfaction rating from trainees, parents and carers
  • $10.31 in social value created for every $1 invested in Compass
  • Three new service areas introduced to meet growing community needs
  • Major improvements delivered across four Compass locations
  • More people moving into employment readiness, vocational pathways and meaningful work opportunities
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Inclusion is good business. Heres why

25% higher productivity

Inclusive workplaces can achieve up to 25% higher productivity through stronger employee engagement, accessibility, and workforce participation.

1.6x more revenue

Businesses that are leading in disability inclusion generated 1.6 times more revenue than less inclusive organisations.

58% stronger workplace culture

Employees with visible disability role models were 58% more likely to believe their organisation had an inclusive workplace culture.

Source: Deloitte Disability Inclusion @ Work 2024

Our Business partners

Proudly partnering for a more inclusive Australia.

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Our partnerships in action

Together, we create a tailored inclusion plan specific to meet your goals and business. Here are some ideas of what can be included:

  • What If campaign sponsorship
  • Inclusive work placement pathways
  • Workplace giving
  • Team volunteering
  • Team fundraising
  • Media and communications support
  • Community activations
  • Tailored staff engagement
  • Annual ESG impact reporting
  • Co-branded storytelling
  • Social enterprise collaboration
  • Regional community growth
  • Long-term strategic partnership planning

We work with you to ensure the partnership delivers value across leadership, marketing, operations, and culture.

Frequently asked questions

Partnering with Compass means working together to create real opportunities where people can participate, grow and contribute within their community and the workplace.
It’s a collaborative relationship where your organisation plays an active role in strengthening inclusive environments and long-term community outcomes.

A Compass partnership is designed to integrate into your business, not sit alongside it.
It can support your ESG goals, strengthen workplace culture, increase employee engagement and create meaningful connections with your customers through real community participation.

Partnerships help create measurable impact across workforce participation, community inclusion and operational outcomes.
This includes supporting trainees to build skills, access real-world environments and contribute meaningfully, while also providing clear, reportable outcomes for your organisation.

Compass offers a range of partnership levels, allowing your organisation to participate in a way that aligns with your goals.
Each level supports different aspects of opportunity creation, from strengthening training environments to expanding participation across communities.

Getting started is simple.
You can reach out to the Compass team to begin a conversation about your organisation, your goals and how you would like to contribute.
From there, we work together to shape a partnership that delivers meaningful value for both your business and the community.

Let’s create opportunity together

We’d love to hear from you. Tell us about your organisation and how you’d like to make a difference.

Or call us on 07 5445 9116
or email [email protected]

    What if…

    you could be the difference?