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Are-Able - The Big R's Shed

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ABN 18781854750|Warrnambool, VIC 3280|areable.org.au/ndis-social-enterprises/big-rs-shed
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VIC
Certifications
1
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About

Delivered $163.0M across 12 government contracts for 3 buyers.

The Big R’s Shed is a not-for-profit social enterprise committed to developing pathways, unlocking potential and strengthening the community. With a big focus on sustainability, we offer people with a disability a unique retail work experience, selling pre-owned goods back to the local community. Big R’s Shed sells an extensive range of second-hand items, including homewares, sporting goods, toys, furniture and electrical. Products and services include Furniture & Furnishings, Music & Games & Toys & Arts & Crafts & Educational. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Registered Charity

This social enterprise is also a registered charity with the ACNC:

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ABN 18781854750

Delivery Evidence

Govt Contracts
12
Total Value
$163.0M
Buyers
3
Largest Contracts
ES-15-11006 — Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, 2015
$77.6M
DES-10-11171 — Department of Social Services, 2013
$60.5M
70019438-03 — Department of Social Services, 2025
$23.0M
4400051406 — Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, 2021
$1.6M
D157029042 — Services Australia, 2019
$75K
Top Buyers
Department of Social Services · $83.5MDepartment of Employment and Workplace Relations · $79.2MServices Australia · $272K

Source: AusTender public contract notices. Values can include amendments and may not equal cash paid in a single year.

Open Funding Matches

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Gamescom 2026 Market Travel Program — NSW Government · closes 26 June 2026artsenterpriseeducation
to $5K
Household Problem Waste Education Funding 2026-2027 — NSW Government · closes 29 June 2026artsenterpriseeducation
to $200K
Aged Care Supported Accommodation Program (ACSAP) – Statewide Provider Grant 2026-2031 — NSW Government · closes 30 June 2026artsenterpriseeducation
to $1.4M
Aboriginal Justice Agreement Bail and Remand Support Program - Grants RFA 003/25-26 — Victorian Government · closes 30 June 2028artsenterprise
to $20.0M
Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund — Department of Premier and Cabinet · closes 26 June 2026education
—
Future Ready 2027-28 program — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing · closes 26 June 2026education
to $168K

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Sectors

Furniture & FurnishingsMusic & Games & Toys & Arts & Crafts & Educational
Geographic Focus
VICWarrnambool

Place Context

LGAMoyne
RemotenessInner Regional Australia
SEIFA Decile5/10
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Verification

certified

Social Traders certified

Tier reflects the strength of external verification, not how “social” an enterprise is. Marks belong to their issuing bodies. Checked June 2026.

Certifications

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Data Sources

Social Traders(June 2026)
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