At Cafetto, we recognise that delivering quality products to our customers takes more than expertise in formulation and manufacturing. It relies on a network of trusted suppliers and partners who play an integral role in getting our products into our customers’ hands, meeting the standards they expect and maintaining the consistency and reliability they have come to associate with our brand.
We place great value on these relationships and the people and businesses behind them. We are proud to work with suppliers who create meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability, helping to build pathways toward greater independence, confidence and participation in the workforce. Through these partnerships, we can support inclusive employment while building relationships grounded in shared values, mutual respect and a commitment to doing business well.
We believe strong supplier relationships extend beyond the exchange of goods and services. They are built through trust, shared responsibility and a mutual understanding of the contribution each partner makes to the broader supply chain. By fostering these relationships, Cafetto supports businesses that create opportunities for greater workforce inclusion while continuing to uphold the quality and standards our customers rely on.
Recognising our supplier partners. 🤝
Orana’s mission is to create opportunities for people living with a disability to live and work within their local community, fulfil their dreams, and become valued and productive community members.
They currently provide supported employment, supported independent living (SIL), training, short-term accommodation, skill development programs, and life skills that support to over 650 South Australians living with a disability.
Through Orana's supported employment services, they aim to provide meaningful work opportunities, build confidence and skills for our employees long-term success. The independence, social connections and skill building provided through active employment help all Orana employees build a more fulfilling life.
Orana’s ability to provide these opportunities for our supported employees relies on the relationships they have with our suppliers and business partners.
“ The relationship we have built with Cafetto is one of collaboration, trust and understanding. The work they have given us has provided consistent ongoing employment opportunities for our team in regional South Australia. ”
Reflecting on the partnership, Fiona adds:
"The team have embraced the challenge of learning new roles and skills and Cafetto have trusted us to provide high-quality workmanship. Our whole team strives to meet those standards on every project."
Our partnership with Orana reflects the value of building strong supplier relationships that deliver quality outcomes while creating meaningful opportunities for people and communities.
Alongside Orana, we are proud to work with other suppliers who share our commitment to creating more inclusive workplaces.
Barkuma Inc. is a South Australian not-for-profit organisation that creates opportunities for people with disability to participate in the workforce, develop valuable skills and achieve greater independence. Through its commercial operations, Barkuma provides flexible, reliable and cost-effective packaging, co-packing, labelling, assembly and product fulfilment services to businesses across Australia
Barkuma’s mission is to empower people with disability by creating meaningful employment opportunities, supporting personal development and fostering greater independence, inclusion and participation in the community.
Through supported employment and partnerships with businesses, Barkuma creates lasting social and economic value, demonstrating the meaningful contribution people with disability make to workplaces and the wider community.
Ultimately, we see the strength of our business not only in the products we deliver, but also in the relationships we build, the partners we choose to work alongside and the positive contribution we can make through the way we do business. By working with organisations such as Orana and Barkuma, we can support inclusive employment while maintaining the quality, consistency and standards our customers expect.