Building a More Just Society

Abbotsford Biscuits is a burgeoning social enterprise that had its genesis back in 2005. It exists to employ people who have been excluded from mainstream training and employment.

Julia_Gillard_AB"Abbotsford Biscuits gives disadvantaged job seekers an environment where they can learn business principles, receive accredited training and gain work experience" The Hon. Julia Gillard MP spoke highly of Abbotsford Biscuits at the Jesuit Social Services Annual Fundraising Dinner, 20th March 2010.


Abbotsford Biscuits has an ambitious vision of becoming a self sustainable social business over a 3 year period.

In a warm and supportive environment, under the tutelage of professional pastry chefs, our Bakery Assistants make superb gourmet products while completing a Certificate II in Hospitality and our General Bakery Hands gain valuable experience and receive a certificate in Food Handling.

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Using the artisan craft of blending core ingredients of butter, sugar, eggs and chocolate, Abbotsford Biscuits has developed a delightful range of hand-crafted biscuits and cakes using the most rigorous food safety processes.

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Each mouthful represents the satisfied glory of a delicious biscuit, and the joy of helping people move into a fulfilling life role with education, training and employment opportunities.

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"One of the most inspiring parts of my job is seeing the satisfaction of the young people as we work in a team, plus their excitement when the biscuits they have made emerge aromatic from the hot oven."
Loretta, founding Pastry Chef

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"Being a chef at Abbotsford Biscuits allows me to use cooking as a great healer of emotions."
Bakery Assistant, 2009

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"Volunteering to help out at Abbotsford Biscuits is great fun. Working as part of a team which produces such delicious biscuits and cakes is a rewarding experience."
Marietta, Volunteer since 2006

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"The Kitchen is the centre-piece of most homes, and our kitchen at Abbotsford Biscuits is the great equalizer giving each of us a sense of purpose and family."
Maria, Cook/Assistant Training Co-ordinator, 2009