Our Team

Heritage Industries is an Australian Disability Employer. It is managed through a volunteer Board which is supported by a team of professional staff. Training and Development of employees is a major focus to give employees skills for producing high quality products and to ensure ongoing personal development.

Key Staff

Introducing Heritage Industries' key staff, available to assist you directly with your order or project's development.

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Our Staff

Heritage Industries currently has 57 employees with 45 having varying disabilities ranging from low support needs such as physical to very high support needs. We provide employment and training in both work skills and in life skills such as basic healthcare, cooking, cleaning, communication, conflict resolution and problem solving. There are no restrictions on the age, gender or culture of our employees.

Ongoing training on site has ensured that employees are well skilled in production of quality products. The workplace environment and support service has developed a dedicated and loyal staff.

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Board Members

Chairperson

John Wilsher ~ manufacturer

Vice Chairperson

Mark Coleman ~ engineer

Treasurer

Maxine Tuffnell ~ real estate

Members of the Board

Robert Sandow ~ business owner – safety consultant
Wayne McKeon ~ truck operator
Denise Farrance ~ business owner – clothing
Joyce von Stanke ~ retired
Richard Kenny ~ employee representative
Jennie Elliott ~ school principal
Jayne Stacey ~ tertiary education
Brian Whittenbury ~ Heritage Industries General Manager
Graham Harris ~ Heritage Industries Production Manager

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