Our Vision:

"to be recognised as a leading edge provider of employment, training and business services to our internal and external customers"

Our Mission:

"to assist people with disabilities by providing them with gainful employment according to their skills and abilities in an environment conducive to their needs, and to provide employment and training opportunities for the community"

Our History

The Brunswick Sheltered Workshop commenced operations in 1968 in a joint venture between the Mount Royal Hospital and the Rotary Club of Brunswick with assistance from the Brunswick Lions Club.  The initial purpose of the Workshop was to help with the rehabilitation of stroke victims at the hospital.

Hoffman Bricks, then Clifton Bricks, provided land and a building in Syme Street which is still used by the Association.  In 1974 a two storey extension was added which also incorporated a canteen.  In 1980 a further block of land was purchased from Clifton Brick and a large store and work area was erected.

The Workshop became an incorporated body in 1986 under the Associations Incorporation Act and in 1992 the name was changed from Brunswick Sheltered Workshop to Brunswick Industries Association Incorporated.  The Association continued to operate as part of the Hospital until 1993 when the two organisations separated.

Strong links remain between the Association and the Rotary Club of Brunswick with several Rotarians serving on the Board, some since the inception of the Workshop in 1968.

In 2006, due to the changing nature of business and the direction of the Association, Brunswick Business Services was adopted as a trading name under the umbrella of Brunswick Industries Association Incorporated.

The proud tradition of providing meaningful employment and training opportunities is as strong as ever and a workforce of up to 60 people continues to provide quality and timely services to the business community.