Giving goodness to empower those in need.
Goodness Enterprises is Ipswich's leading registered charity and social enterprise. We provide local food relief, budget groceries, youth traineeships, and conservation programs to empower the West Moreton region.
No one in our community should go hungry.
Now more than ever, we are seeing increasing demand for food and support services from families and individuals doing it tough.
Looking for a new place for food support?
With recent changes to local food relief services in our area, we know many families are looking for a new place to turn. Our doors are wide open, and our team is ready to welcome and support you with dignity and care.
Operating as Ipswich's leading social supermarket and food bank alternative, our Community Food Co-Op functions as a budget grocery store for those experiencing food insecurity. Located at 50 COAL ROAD in Chuwar, we provide emergency hampers, everyday essentials, and guidance on food vouchers to ensure no one in our region goes hungry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before visiting the Give Goodness Food Co-Op and Centre.
Where exactly is the Food Co-Op located on-site?
We are located at 50 Coal Road, Chuwar QLD 4306 (the historic Tivoli Drive-In site). The Food Co-Op is located in the old church/auditorium building. When you arrive, simply follow the signs past the main office car park to find us easily. Ample free parking, including accessible spaces, is available.
Who is allowed to shop at the Food Store?
ANYONE. There are absolutely no eligibility requirements, no referral letters needed, and no concession cards required to shop at the Give Goodness Food Store. Everyone is welcome.
What payment methods do you accept?
The Food Co-Op accepts both Cash and Card (EFTPOS, Visa, Mastercard). Our groceries are typically priced 30% to 60% below standard retail supermarkets. Plus, every guest who spends $20 or more receives free fresh fruit, vegetables, and bakery items (subject to daily availability).
Do you have diabetic-friendly or specific dietary options?
Yes, the Co-Op regularly stocks diabetic-friendly options, including an abundance of free fresh vegetables, lean meats, and sugar-free pantry staples. Because our inventory relies on rescued food logistics, specific brands vary day-to-day. Guests are always encouraged to ask a volunteer on-site to help them locate specific dietary items.
Does Goodness Enterprises operate an Op Shop?
Yes, alongside our social supermarket, our Give Goodness Food Store operates as a high-dignity op shop alternative in Ipswich. We offer budget clothing, pet food, and household essentials in addition to budget groceries.
Who We Are
Operating as Ipswich’s leading social enterprise network, Goodness Enterprises Limited (ABN: 13 098 115 961) is a registered charity dedicated to solving local challenges through sustainable business models.
Rather than relying solely on donations, we operate a self-sustaining ecosystem. We provide immediate relief through our budget social supermarket and food bank alternative. We create permanent career pathways through our Government-funded SQW traineeships. Finally, we protect local habitats through Goodness Land Care, our commercial land management and bush regeneration contractor division, where 100% of profits are reinvested back into the Ipswich community.
"We empower people for life – socially, economically, environmentally and spiritually."
We do this through meeting people’s needs for food, shelter, skills, employment, and community.
Keys to Our Success
Goodness Enterprises Limited’s success is built on strong community engagement, partnerships and a clear, purpose-driven mission to address social issues in the community like unemployment, food insecurity, homelessness, domestic violence, youth rehabilitation and conservation of both First Nations culture and our native flora and fauna in the face of rapid urban development.
The New GiveGoodness Centre
Tiger Street, West Ipswich
Our future direction: A comprehensive, multi-purpose community space bringing together essential resources to restore dignity and empower the Ipswich region.

Give Goodness Food Store
Operating 6 days/week as a high-dignity op shop alternative and social supermarket. We offer budget groceries (30-60% below retail), low-cost emergency hampers, free fresh fruit & veg, free bakery items, and budget clothing.

Community Café
Operating Monday to Friday (9am-3pm). Alfresco dining priced generally 20% below regular café pricing with special offers for Food Store clients.

Employment Skills Program
Managing Work Skills Traineeships and Government-funded employment programs to provide vital pathways for young and disadvantaged job seekers.

Goodness Barber Shop
Partnering with a leading Ipswich salon to run a "Barber Bus" alongside our Café, providing low-cost haircuts and valuable trainee work experience.

Goodness Community Centre
Providing safe, dedicated meeting rooms for local community organisations and support groups to connect and collaborate.

Homeless Facilities
Showers and laundromat facilities to restore dignity and provide basic needs for those doing it tough.
Goodness Conservation
Covering 43.6 acres of green space and officially zoned Koala Bushland on Coal Road, Chuwar. The Goodness Enterprises Chuwar Conservation Reserve straddles the riparian zone along Sandy Creek, ensuring a sustainable legacy for native flora and fauna.

Koala Kindy Rehab
Partnering with Moggill Koala Hospital to develop protected enclosures for injured Koalas prior to release.

Nature Immersion
Designing a network of nature trails, live nest-box cameras, and interactive displays to engage visitors.

Wildlife Displays
Developing an immersive butterfly house, native fish displays, and specialized bird hides.

Outdoor Education
Creating a central education hub for local schools to inspire the next generation in conservation.
Goodness Land Care
Our social enterprise contracting division. Engaging our team of qualified bush regenerators and landscapers, we provide high-quality management services for Ipswich City Council, Queensland Gov, and private landowners. Profits are reinvested directly back into our Chuwar conservation projects.

Ecological Restoration
Assisted bush regeneration and wetland restoration.
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Weed Management
Control of invasive environmental weeds.
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Erosion Control
Nature-based measures to conserve soil quality.
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Revegetation
Large-scale plantation of native seedlings.
Request QuoteOur Online Stores
We are working hard behind the scenes to build a seamless online shopping experience. Whether you're buying organic sunscreen or trade-dollar items, every purchase directly funds our community relief operations.
Sun Goodies
Protect skin, protect community. Our SPF 50+ Sunscreen and Bug Cream is 100% natural, reef safe, organic, and vegan friendly. Made locally in Australia.
Goodness Gifts
An online portal leveraging Trade Dollars to supply products and services to those who need them most. 100% of proceeds fund our food relief operations.
Traineeships
Goodness Enterprises offers fully-paid, 6-month Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) traineeships for disadvantaged job seekers in Construction and Conservation. Applications open every six months.
Our Team

Pastor Fred Muys
Joint Managing Director

Mr John Rivett
Joint Managing Director

Sarah Carter
Exec Director / GM Business Dev

Mr Mike Bain
GM - HR, Safety & Operations

Ross Larkin
Exec Special Projects Manager

Viktoriya Kolos-Ushakova
Social Media & Marketing

Dr Sameer Punde
Exec Manager Conservation

Debora Casey
Food Operations Manager
Ms Viktoriya Kolos-Ushakova is an important member of the team at Goodness Enterprises Limited, leading social media and marketing initiatives across the organisation and its community projects. Viktoriya first joined Goodness Enterprises as a Certificate I Business trainee and continued her professional development with the organisation by completing her Certificate III in Business.
Through her dedication, creativity, and passion for community engagement, Viktoriya has grown into a highly valued part of the Goodness team. With experience as a social media blogger and digital content creator, she brings fresh ideas, strong communication skills, and a creative approach to promoting the organisation’s mission, events, social enterprises, and community impact initiatives.
Viktoriya plays a key role in strengthening the online presence of Goodness Enterprises by helping share powerful community stories, building engagement across social platforms, and increasing awareness of programs that support vulnerable individuals and families. Her ability to connect with audiences through authentic and engaging content has become a valuable asset to the organisation.
Her journey from trainee to marketing and social media representative reflects the mission of Goodness Enterprises — creating real opportunities for growth, skills development, and empowerment within the community.
Mike Bain brings a wealth of management experience to Goodness Enterprises. With a proven track record in both corporate and non-profit sectors, he is a Specialist and hands-on Manager with a very rewarding career with Telstra, NBN Co and Help Enterprises along with Bain & Company and Juva Life. Mike is diversified in a variety of technical, administrative, business, engineering, contract, process and quality management positions.
Mike’s past 15 years were specifically in National Quality Assurance, Safety and Risk Specialist Management positions supporting Regional, State Technical and Team Managers through to General Managers, and Executive Director levels in auditing end to end technical assurance and business processes as well as providing Policy, Process and Procedure Support.
Mike had additional safety, health and environment / quality project management roles since 1990 within Telstra, externally with Scouts Australia, Australia Post/ Telstra Leisure and Lifestyle Pty Ltd and more recently in offshore companies in the USA ie., Juva Life and Bain & Company.
With over 40 years senior management and board level experience, Pastor Fred Muys’ management style is marked by a deep commitment to community service and effective leadership. With a background in both religious and organisational business and event management, Fred brings a unique blend of strategic vision and compassionate leadership to his role. His experience includes overseeing various community outreach programs, managing teams of volunteers and staff, and leading initiatives aimed at addressing local needs.
Pastor Muys’ approach to management is characterised by a focus on fostering strong relationships, creating collaborative environments, and driving impactful change. His leadership style emphasises inclusivity, integrity, and a commitment to achieving shared goals. Under his guidance, organisations have successfully executed complex projects, built strong community connections, and enhanced their overall effectiveness.
His extensive experience in managing community-based programs and his ability to inspire and mobilize people make him an asset to any team, ensuring that projects are not only well-managed but also deeply aligned with the needs and values of the community.
Mr. John Rivett is the Joint Managing Director of Goodness Enterprises Limited and practised as a Barrister for more than 40 years before transitioning to his current role as a Solicitor. Bringing decades of legal expertise and advocacy experience, Mr. Rivett provides strategic legal guidance and support across the Goodness Group of companies.
As an in-house advisor, he assists in assessing the strengths of legal matters and helps prepare cases from a practical and strategic legal perspective. Mr. Rivett also represents and advocates for clients in Arbitration, Mediation, and Court proceedings where required.
His extensive experience, sound judgement, and commitment to achieving positive outcomes make him a valued leader and trusted advisor within the organisation.
Sarah Carter serves as Executive Director and General Manager – Business Development for Goodness Enterprises. Since joining the organisation in 2018 as the SQW Hospitality Work Traineeship Project Manager, Sarah has held a range of leadership roles across the Goodness Group in hospitality, events, marketing, and social enterprise development.
With qualifications including a Diploma in Business and Business Management, Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, Certificate IV in Hospitality, and an Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management, Sarah combines strong formal training with extensive hands-on leadership experience.
Sarah has become a key member of the organisation’s leadership team, recognised for her strengths in team management, event planning and coordination, business development, marketing, and community engagement. She has played an important role in developing new social enterprise initiatives, driving strategic partnerships, and securing grant and philanthropic funding to support the growth and impact of Goodness Enterprises.
Passionate about creating opportunities for vulnerable and disadvantaged communities, Sarah is committed to building sustainable programs and innovative business models that deliver real social impact for the community.
Dr Punde brings a wealth of expertise in environmental science and sustainability to Goodness Enterprises. With an extensive background in conservation and ecological management, Dr Punde leads our efforts to implement environmentally responsible practices and safeguard natural resources.
His role encompasses developing and executing conservation strategies, conducting environmental impact assessments, and fostering partnerships with local and regional environmental organisations. Dr Punde’s deep understanding of ecological systems and his commitment to sustainability drive our initiatives to minimise environmental impact and promote long-term ecological health.
Under Dr Punde’s guidance, Goodness Enterprises has enhanced its commitment to conservation through innovative practices and strategic planning. His leadership ensures that our projects not only meet operational goals but also contribute positively to the environment, aligning with our mission to support both the community and the natural world.
Ross is a seasoned professional with 40 years experience and a robust background managing construction projects while overseeing special initiatives. With extensive experience in the construction industry, Ross is adept navigating complex projects from inception to completion.
His expertise includes project planning, budget management, and coordination with contractors and stakeholders to ensure that each project meets its objectives on time and within budget. Ross is known for his meticulous attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to handle unforeseen challenges with agility.
Under Ross's leadership, construction and special projects at Goodness Enterprises are executed with precision and efficiency. Ross's dedication and expertise are crucial in bringing our infrastructure and special initiatives to fruition, enhancing our ability to serve the community effectively.
Ms Debora Casey is the Food Operations Manager for Goodness Enterprises Limited and plays a key role in overseeing the organisation’s food service operations and hospitality initiatives. With extensive experience in food preparation, kitchen operations, customer service, and team coordination, Ms Casey is passionate about delivering high-quality service while supporting positive community outcomes.
In her role, Ms Casey manages day-to-day food operations, ensures compliance with food safety and hygiene standards, and assists in creating efficient systems that support both staff and participants across the organisation’s community food programs.
Her strong work ethic, leadership, and commitment to supporting people facing barriers to employment make her a valued member of the Goodness Enterprises team.
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Our Impact in Numbers
Paid Employment
Disadvantaged job seekers trained each year.
Jobs Secured
Disadvantaged job seekers transitioned into employment since 2013.
Food Rescued
Tonnes of food saved from landfill weekly.
Families Assisted
Supported with food and practical help each week.
⭐ Loved by our Community
Has Goodness Impacted You?
As Goodness Enterprises moves into an exciting new phase, we are reflecting on our years of service to Ipswich and the surrounding areas. Whether you've shopped at the Food Co-Op, participated in a traineeship, or volunteered with us, we want to hear your story! Help inspire the community by leaving us a Google or Facebook Review sharing how Goodness has impacted you.
Donate & Support Us
All donations over $2.00 to Goodness Enterprises are fully tax deductible. Your support directly empowers those in need.
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Your generous gift has the power to change lives. By donating today, you ensure that vulnerable families receive fresh food, hot meals, and a safe community.

