Gardening for Beginners: Your Step-by-Step Guide
About Us
Cultivating Excellence Since 1991
Park Lane Nursery was established in 1991 as a Day Diversion Program for people with a disability. This was part of the Victorian Government de-institutionalisation program which saw facilities, such as Mayday Hills, close across the state. The program aimed to teach participants work and life skills so as to facilitate their re-integration into the wider community.
Many things have changed over the years, but one thing has remained constant – the understanding that all people are capable, valuable and have something to contribute.
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Growing Together
Today the nursery employs 25 people across the business – from our retail Garden Centre, and in our garden maintenance crew. About half of our workforce has a diagnosed disability. Our team strives to achieve quality production outcomes. They continue to encourage and help each other, and as a result the plants that we produce are of an excellent standard.
The gardening/maintenance crew travels the countryside bringing order and greenery to oftentimes neglected sites – sometimes at the mercy of nature and the elements!
We value our customers, who continue to support us enthusiastically – from those who visit our retail outlet onsite, to the local Shires, Councils, and Landcare groups.
More Than a Nursery
Merriwa Industries is an organisation operating as a social enterprise since the mid 1990’s. Employing an all abilities team of over 300, Merriwa also operates commercial businesses in the Packaging & Timbers sectors, along with delivering support services in Child Youth and Family.
As a division of Merriwa, we are proud to employ people with disability, embracing inclusion and our unique talents and skills we bring to the team. We share a love for people, plants, community and the environment.
