• Real‑world arid know‑how: mentors with decades of success growing and supplying in Central Australia.
• Proven route to market: wholesale channel secured; interest from local restaurants and retailers.
• Resilient operations: climate‑fit crops (chillies + popular veg), new irrigation, wheelchair‑accessible beds.
• People pipeline: 12 supported trainee roles with on‑the‑job learning into ongoing employment.
• Sustainable revenue: fresh produce sales now; value‑add (drying/sauces) from Year 2.
Footprint: 1,500 m² fenced beds on a 2‑ha site.
Jobs: 14 Full & Part‑time roles — Garden Manager, Assistant Manager, 12 supported workers (1 day/week).
Infrastructure: 5‑day irrigation install (Think Water), raised accessible beds, tools/shed, cool‑chain access.
Products: Chillies as lead crop + popular veg, Bush Food Indigenous herbs; staged value‑add from Year 2.
Distribution: Via Central Fruit & Vegetable Wholesalers; remote deliveries possible.
Community: Culturally safe mentoring and training on Country.
Contacts: • Nadscare Alice Springs Garden Operations Manager – Catherine Lahne 0467 335 527 – cath@nadscare.com
Mentors • Moe McCosker | Geoff Miers | Rayleen Brown • Address • 56 Greatorex Road, Ilparpa, NT
Do you have the passion and determination to make a
difference in the lives of people with complex needs?
Do you have the passion and determination to make a
difference in the lives of people with complex needs?
