Abilities Brew is a fully functioning mobile coffee van business that operates as part of our hospitality and work education program.

Students taking part in Year 11 and 12 Hospitality get to work on the coffee van as part of their training hours and to gain valuable work experience to give students more opportunities for employment and prepare them for post-school life.

The van is staffed by 2-3 students and 1-2 teachers. It serves all styles of coffee (in one size medium), with varying milk options, as well as hot chocolate, chai latte, and we can also offer bottled cold drinks and packaged snacks (cookies, cakes, chips) with a fridge on board. It takes cash and eftpos and can also run a tab for you to shout your guests a hot drink.

Just so you know, you’re not just buying a coffee.

The profit from each cup goes back into education programs which support the post-school employment and transition for our students with disabilities.

Abilities Brew is just one way that we are nurturing independence and bridging the gaps for our students with disabilities.

Did you know? Workforce participation for people with disability is 53.4%, compared to 84.1% of people the same age without.

Want to hire Abilities Brew for your outdoor event or function?

  • Contact Us.

    Complete the form below to register your interest and see if the date you want is available.

    We will give you a call to discuss and answer any questions you might have.

  • Book it in.

    To book in a date we require a small deposit to confirm the booking. We have a small booking fee based on hours booked, which covers the cost of operation.

    We can take bookings during the week and on weekends.

  • How it works.

    Students will be accompanied by 1-2 adults working the van wth them. We can either provide you vouchers to give out to guests for a coffee shouted by you or they can purchase their own. We operate with cash and eftpos.

    Abilities Brew operates as a not-for-profit social enterprise. All money we make from the operation of the van goes back into the Abilities Brew van, staff, equipment and stock.

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