Discover how we are empowering the Ipswich and West Moreton region through dedicated food relief, hands-on job training, and active environmental conservation.
With recent changes to local community services, many families are looking for budget groceries. Here is how the Give Goodness Centre in Chuwar is stepping up to help.
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Discover how Goodness Land Care and our amazing local volunteers are transforming 43.6 acres of bushland into a safe haven for native Queensland wildlife.
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Through the Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) initiative, Goodness Enterprises has helped over 1,140 locals secure permanent employment. Here is how it works.
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Meet Sun Goodies: the 100% natural, Australian-made SPF 50+ sunscreen where every single purchase directly funds food relief for Ipswich families.
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Discover our plans for the new Give Goodness Community Café, a future safe haven that will provide budget-friendly dining and vital hospitality training.
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A look into our planned, dedicated facilities that will provide free showers, laundry, and care packs for individuals doing it tough in our region.
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Corporate Social Responsibility is evolving. Here is why local QLD businesses are jumping on board as Gold Sponsors to help us fight food insecurity.
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It takes a village. We sat down with our incredible volunteer team to understand the logistics of saving fresh food from landfill and getting it to 1,200 local families.
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Goodness Gifts is leveraging B2B barter networks to turn surplus AV gear, tech, and furniture into tangible relief for those experiencing homelessness.
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As demand skyrockets, we are building a massive, multi-purpose community space on Tiger Street. Discover the blueprint for restoring dignity to West Moreton.
Read Full StoryThe recent closure of the Ipswich Foodbarn has left a significant gap in our local community. Many hardworking families across the Ipswich and West Moreton regions are suddenly wondering where they can find affordable groceries and vital food relief during an ongoing cost-of-living crisis. If you are one of the many residents searching for a reliable "Ipswich Food Barn alternative", Goodness Enterprises is here to support you.
With rent, electricity, and fuel prices soaring, we know that the grocery budget is often the first thing families are forced to cut. Over 1 in 5 households in Queensland are currently reporting that they have had to skip meals to make ends meet. That is simply unacceptable in our city.
Our Give Goodness Food Store is actively operating and our doors are wide open. We understand how stressful it is when community services change, which is why our dedicated volunteer team has expanded our operations to ensure no one in our city goes hungry.
"When our local food relief centre closed, we panicked. Finding the Give Goodness Centre in Chuwar was a lifesaver. The volunteers are so kind, and the groceries are incredibly affordable."
— Sarah M., Ipswich Resident
We are conveniently located at the historic Tivoli Drive-In site:
50 Coal Road, Chuwar QLD 4306
Just a short drive from the Ipswich CBD, our facility offers ample free parking, wheelchair access, and a welcoming environment.
We believe that everyone in Ipswich deserves to shop with dignity. Our Food Co-Op operates just like a regular supermarket—you browse the aisles and choose exactly what your family needs. We are currently open six days a week, Monday through Saturday. Come down, say hello to our team, or donate today to help us keep our shelves stocked.
Just off Coal Road in Chuwar lies a hidden gem of ecological importance: 43.6 acres of dedicated, native koala bushland. However, like much of South East Queensland, this vital habitat faces constant threats from rapid urban development across Ipswich, invasive weeds, and severe climate pressures.
That is where Goodness Land Care steps in. Our commercial contracting division isn’t just about maintaining municipal parks; our absolute core mission is ecological restoration right here in our own backyard. We are currently undertaking a massive bush regeneration project along the riparian zone of Sandy Creek to ensure this critical wildlife corridor remains a safe, thriving environment for native Queensland flora and fauna.
In an exciting partnership with the Moggill Koala Hospital and local wildlife carers, Goodness Enterprises is actively developing specialized, protected enclosures within the Chuwar Reserve.
These "Koala Kindys" will provide a safe, natural, and enclosed environment for injured and orphaned koalas to rehabilitate before they are officially released back into the wild. By providing a transitional environment that mimics their natural habitat but keeps them safe from predators and traffic, we drastically improve their survival rates post-release.
What makes this conservation effort truly unique is exactly how it is funded. Goodness Land Care operates as a forward-thinking social enterprise. We employ highly qualified bush regenerators and local trainees to fulfill commercial landscaping contracts for the Ipswich City Council, state schools, and the Queensland Government.
100% of the profits generated from our commercial contracts are reinvested directly back into restoring the Chuwar Conservation Reserve.
By protecting our local environment, we are not only preserving Ipswich's natural heritage but also creating meaningful, green-collar jobs for disadvantaged youth in our community. If your business or council requires professional land management, request a quote from Goodness Land Care today and help fund local conservation.
Youth unemployment remains one of the most pressing challenges in the Ipswich and West Moreton region. Without experience, it is incredibly difficult to land a job, but without a job, you can't gain experience. It's a frustrating catch-22 that leaves many young people feeling left behind.
At Goodness Enterprises, we break this cycle directly through the Queensland Government's Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) initiative.
Since 2013, our targeted traineeship programs have successfully transitioned over 1,140 disadvantaged job seekers into permanent, long-term employment across Ipswich and Brisbane. It is a statistic we are incredibly proud of, because every number represents a local life empowered.
We offer fully-paid, six-month traineeships across several high-demand local industries. Rather than sitting in a traditional classroom, our trainees get hands-on, practical experience while earning a wage:
Our trainees are actively working on projects that better the Ipswich community. From building wildlife enclosures to serving hot meals to those doing it tough, our youth are building their resumes while building up their city.
If you or someone you know is struggling to find a pathway into the workforce, express your interest in our next SQW Traineeship intake today.
Did you know that standard commercial sunscreens contain harsh chemicals like Oxybenzone and Octinoxate that cause devastating coral bleaching and harm marine life? Or that many local Ipswich charities constantly struggle to find sustainable funding streams outside of unpredictable donations?
Goodness Enterprises decided to solve both of these massive problems at once. Meet Sun Goodies, our official social enterprise health care brand.
Sun Goodies produces a premium SPF 50+ Sunscreen and a natural Bug Cream. Formulated and manufactured right here in Australia, our products are 100% natural, reef-safe, organic, and vegan-friendly.
Instead of toxic chemicals, we use non-nano zinc oxide to provide robust, broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection. This means it is entirely safe for sensitive skin, safe for children, and completely safe for our delicate waterways and the Great Barrier Reef.
What truly sets Sun Goodies apart is the financial model behind it. Goodness Enterprises operates this brand as a purely philanthropic commercial venture.
100% of the proceeds from every single tube of Sun Goodies sold goes directly toward funding our food relief operations right here in Ipswich.
When you purchase our sunscreen for your family's beach trip or weekend sports, you aren't just protecting your skin and the ocean—you are actively paying for fresh fruit, vegetables, and budget groceries for a local family doing it tough.
It is the easiest, most impactful switch you can make this summer. Shop the full Sun Goodies range online today or inquire about our B2B wholesale opportunities for your retail store.
Social isolation is a silent crisis in our region. For many individuals experiencing financial hardship, domestic struggles, or homelessness, finding a safe, welcoming place to simply sit and have a conversation without the pressure to spend money is incredibly difficult. That is exactly why we are currently designing the Give Goodness Community Café.
While our Food Store is actively operating and helping thousands at our Coal Road facility, the Community Café is a major part of our upcoming expansion into the new GiveGoodness Centre. Once built, it will be so much more than just a place to grab a coffee—it will be the beating heart of community engagement and connection in West Ipswich.
We are building this cafe on a simple, unwavering philosophy: everyone deserves the dignity of a proper cafe experience.
When the doors open, our alfresco dining menu will be priced generally 20% below regular commercial cafe pricing, making it highly accessible for families on a tight budget. Furthermore, the cafe will integrate with our food relief efforts, offering special heavily-subsidised meals and "pay-it-forward" suspended coffees for clients of our Food Store who need immediate, practical support.
The upcoming café won't just serve the community; it will train them. The facility is being designed as a primary, commercial-grade training ground for our local youth hospitality trainees. Through the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative, disadvantaged job seekers will gain real-world barista, food preparation, and customer service experience in a highly supportive environment.
Our vision is that on any given morning, you will find a vibrant, beautiful mix of local residents grabbing their morning flat white, hardworking volunteers taking a break, youth trainees learning the ropes, and vulnerable families seeking relief—all sharing the exact same space, with the exact same dignity.
If you or your business would like to help us make this vision a reality, please consider partnering with us to fund the build of the new centre.
When discussing homelessness in Ipswich, the conversation often focuses solely on shelter and food. While these are absolutely critical, there is another fundamental human need that is frequently overlooked: basic hygiene and personal dignity.
For individuals sleeping rough, couch-surfing, or living in their cars across the Ipswich and West Moreton region, finding a safe place to take a warm shower or wash their clothes is an immense, daily hurdle. This lack of access—often referred to as hygiene poverty—not only severely impacts physical health, but it damages mental wellbeing and makes attending job interviews or securing housing nearly impossible.
As part of the master plan for the new GiveGoodness Centre on Tiger Street, we are currently designing dedicated, safe facilities specifically tailored for those experiencing homelessness. Our upcoming site will include:
By building these essential hygiene services right alongside our food relief operations and our planned community cafe, we are creating a holistic, wrap-around service. When someone comes to us for a hot meal, they will also be able to leave clean, refreshed, and treated with the absolute dignity they deserve.
These future facilities rely entirely on community generosity and corporate partnerships. If you would like to help us build this critical infrastructure to keep the hot water running and the washing machines spinning, please consider making a tax-deductible donation today.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is no longer just a buzzword—it is an expectation. Consumers, clients, and employees want to know that the businesses they support are actively giving back to the local community in a meaningful way. However, for many businesses, finding a reliable, high-impact charity to partner with can be a challenge.
That is exactly why local Ipswich and Brisbane businesses are throwing their massive support behind our upcoming "Locked Up for Goodness Sake" Jail & Bail Fundraiser, happening on June 8, 2026.
Our Corporate Sponsorship packages (ranging from $500 Community Sponsors up to exclusive $5,000 Major Gold Partners) are specifically designed to provide genuine ROI for local businesses. By sponsoring the event, businesses gain immense local exposure, premium branding placement, and direct engagement with our vast network of loyal community supporters across South East Queensland.
More importantly, our business partners know exactly where their money is going. The funds raised from the Jail & Bail event are directly injected into expanding the Give Goodness Centre's logistics.
This means more refrigerated trucks on the road rescuing food from landfill, larger warehouse storage capacities, and ultimately, more budget groceries landing on the tables of the 1 in 5 Queensland households currently skipping meals due to the cost of living.
If your business is looking to make a massive, tangible impact in Ipswich this year while boosting your brand's community reputation, visit our Sponsorship Hub to view the prospectus and secure your tier.
Have you ever wondered what happens to the perfectly good produce, dairy, and bakery items that supermarkets over-order or deem "imperfect"? Without immediate, large-scale intervention, it goes straight into commercial bins—creating massive environmental waste while local families in our own city go hungry.
The Goodness Regional Food Hub is the logistics engine that stops this from happening. Every single week, our team rescues an incredible 14 tonnes of surplus food from commercial suppliers across South East Queensland and brings it back to our Ipswich facility.
This massive logistical operation simply would not be possible without our dedicated volunteer family. Our volunteers are the absolute hands, feet, and heart of Goodness Enterprises.
They start early—driving refrigerated trucks to distribution centres, sorting fresh produce for quality control, packing emergency hampers, and stocking the shelves of the Give Goodness Food Store in Chuwar. Thanks to their tireless, selfless work, that 14 tonnes of rescued food is successfully distributed to over 1,200 local families and 100 aligned community agencies every single week.
"Volunteering here gives me purpose. Knowing that the food I'm sorting is going straight into the hands of a struggling single mum or an elderly pensioner makes every early morning worth it."
We are always looking for passionate Ipswich locals to join our team. Whether you can drive a forklift, sort vegetables, help in the cafe, or simply offer a welcoming smile at the checkout, there is a place for you here. Reach out to us today to register your interest in volunteering.
True philanthropy often requires deep innovation. Traditional cash donations constantly fluctuate with the economy, making it incredibly difficult for charities to plan long-term infrastructure projects or guarantee service delivery. To solve this, Goodness Enterprises launched Goodness Gifts, a highly unique B2B social enterprise serving the business community.
Goodness Gifts is an online commercial portal that accepts alternative currencies—specifically, Trade Dollars (such as Bartercard). We acquire high-quality, premium surplus items from corporate closures, overstock, and generous corporate donations.
Our expansive inventory ranges from professional AV equipment, digital mixing consoles, and event lighting rigs to commercial office furniture and tech hardware.
Local businesses and corporate partners can purchase these premium items through our portal using their accumulated Trade Dollars. This allows businesses to acquire necessary equipment for their offices or venues without touching their vital cash reserves.
Goodness Enterprises then takes those Trade Dollars and leverages them to offset our own operational expenses across our Ipswich facilities—such as printing, vehicle maintenance, facility upgrades, and professional services. The actual cash we save through this trade network is instantly redirected into funding our emergency food hampers, traineeship programs, and homeless support facilities.
It is a brilliant, circular economy that turns surplus corporate goods into direct community relief. View our live inventory on the Goodness Gifts portal today.
The demand for food relief, housing, and community support in Ipswich has never been higher. While our current operations at the Coal Road facility in Chuwar have allowed us to scale massively and rescue 14 tonnes of food every week, we are fast outgrowing our physical footprint. We must look aggressively toward the future to ensure we can meet the community's growing needs for decades to come.
We are incredibly excited to share our bold master plan for the New GiveGoodness Centre, planned for development on Tiger Street in West Ipswich.
The Tiger Street development is not just a larger food bank; it is purposefully designed to be a fully integrated, multi-purpose community space. By bringing all of our essential resources under one single roof, we can provide a seamless, wrap-around service for those in need.
The proposed master facility will feature:
This transition from Coal Road to Tiger Street is a massive undertaking for our city. The funds raised from major events like our upcoming Jail & Bail Fundraiser are pivotal in helping us lay the groundwork for this expansion.
With the continued support of our corporate sponsors, government grants, and the incredible Ipswich community, we are building a lasting legacy of goodness. If your organisation would like to be a foundational partner in the Tiger Street development, please contact our executive team today.
