The National Disability Insurance Scheme, or NDIS, is a ground-breaking change to how Australia funds and delivers disability services. As a Medicare-type system, the NDIS will provide people with disability and…
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Taking care of yourself and your mental health is important. We use the term mental health everyday and sometimes it can be misunderstood and be thought of in a negative…
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Being employed is empowering! You will achieve new skills, independence, friendship groups and so much more. Even better, Good Sammy can help you secure your first job, or help you…
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Last year, the team at Good Sammy went behind-the-scenes to help make the “GREAT Sorts” campaign, organised by the WA Government. It was filmed at our Balcatta store with the assistance…
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The Board of Good Sammy Enterprises is very pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Gell as Non-Executive Director effective from 1st February 2022. Media Statement from our Board Chair,…
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Meet Sam Cooper, our 2021 Employee of the Year. Six years ago Sam joined Good Sammy as a part-time Offsider, working in our distribution team as a Supported Employee. With…
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We are delighted to announce the appointment of our incoming CEO of Good Sammy Enterprises, Mr Kane Blackman. Kane has an impressive executive and international career, having held a variety of…
Read moreabout Kane Blackman appointed as new CEO of Good Sammy Enterprises
Steve is our most recent Volunteer of the Month. Having demonstrated his qualities as a leader and a mentor at our Midland op shop, he has helped build a team…
Read moreabout Steve – Volunteer of the Month
The holiday season is fast approaching, and that means gifts, gifts and more gifts! You can avoid the gift buying frenzy (and a maxed-out credit card) by scoring some amazing second-hand…
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We are so honoured and excited to have been named winner of the Community Engagement Award at the recent Containers For Change Change Maker Awards. Good Sammy won the category for making a positive change…
Read moreabout 2021 Winner – Containers For Change Award
A Wanneroo worker is celebrating National Recycling Week in his first paid employment role thanks to the Containers for Change initiative. Josh Turner, 20, recently secured his first job at…
Read moreabout Containers scheme creates change in job prospects Good Sammy op shops are now online. Good Sammy op shops are now online, demonstrating resilience following the COVID-19 shutdown and embracing contemporary shopper behaviour thanks to Lotterywest’s COVID-19 Relief…
Read moreabout Good Sammy goes online with funding boost