Careers, Courses, & Community for People with Intellectual Disabilities

At the Intellectual Disability Foundation of St George, we create opportunities, build confidence, and foster community for people with intellectual disabilities. Our programs help participants develop important life and career skills for a more independent and rewarding future. Help us in our mission by donating or volunteering or apply for supported training or employment!

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200+

Individuals
Employed

Government-Certified Courses

8

Businesses With Training Opportunities

100%

Job Satisfaction Rate

Training Programs

Our Certificate III courses for people with intellectual disabilities are all completely free of charge! Our educators are specifically trained to work with diverse learners, so they have all the support they need to succeed. Once they complete a course, participants can come work at one of our home-grown companies, for our partner businesses, or get our support in securing opportunities elsewhere. We're also continuously looking for new training to add and have a barista course on the way.

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From E-Sports tournaments to crafting culinary masterpieces, we have it all. Look across our calendar and click on what looks interesting to learn more and sign up. Every activity creates new experiences, builds skills, and (most importantly) is a lot of fun!

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IDF participants planting a tree in front of the IDF of ST George Building at Kogarah

Our Job Board

See all the participant work opportunities at IDF St George and our businesses! From gardening to cooking to candle-making, we offer a wide range of options (and add more as often as we can).

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Shop our home-grown brands

Candles, fudge, hampers, and more. Every product is hand-crafted by our amazing participants at Specially Made and Knight & Georgie. Every purchase creates a skill-building opportunity and meaningful employment, and helps us improve our services.

Aunty Polly's Perfect ollies - 3 jars of colourful rock candies by Knight and Georgie

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teacher helping a participant in the School Leaver Support program

Leaving School, Finding Purpose: How the Intellectual Disability Foundation of St George Is Opening New Doors

What happens after school finishes? For many young people with intellectual disabilities, that question can come with uncertainty, anxiety and not enough clear options. But now, there’s a new pathway, built around real skills, real experience, and real possibility. The Intellectual Disability Foundation of St. George (IDF of St George)’s School Leaver Employment Support (SLES) program is transforming what post-school life can look like for young people with intellectual disa

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Idf of st george participant packing a Hamper Co Hamper with popcorn, lollies, and infused olive oil

How the Intellectual Disability Foundation of St George is Making a Difference, One Product at a Time

In the heart of the Kogarah community, the Intellectual Disability Foundation of St George (IDF of St George) isn’t just making exceptional products. They’re creating with passion, purpose and a touch of magic. Here, work isn’t just a task; it’s a source of pride. That’s why every item is stamped with Love My Work , a badge of honour that tells the world someone poured their heart into making, packing, and shipping it. So, what’s the secret behind the IDF of St George’s pro

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father helping his daughter read at the IDF St George Hub

Join Our Activities at the Intellectual Disability Foundation

At the Intellectual Disability Foundation of St George, we believe in the power of community and the importance of inclusion. Our activities are designed not only to support individuals with intellectual disabilities but also to foster connections among families, caregivers, and volunteers. This blog post will explore the various activities we offer, how you can get involved, and the positive impact these initiatives have on our community. Understanding Our Mission Our missio

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50 Beach St Kogarah,
Sydney, NSW, 2717

02 8566 2800

admin@idfstgeorge.org.au

Mon - Fri

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7:30 am – 3:30 pm

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Careers, Courses, & Community for People with Intellectual Disabilities

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Training Programs

Certificate III In Retail

Certificate III in Process Manufacturing

Certificate III In Hospitality

Barista Course

Activity Hub

Our Job Board

Shop our home-grown brands

Partners

Catch Up on the News

Leaving School, Finding Purpose: How the Intellectual Disability Foundation of St George Is Opening New Doors

How the Intellectual Disability Foundation of St George is Making a Difference, One Product at a Time

Join Our Activities at the Intellectual Disability Foundation

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