HammondCare and The Disability Trust join forces to offcially open The Plant Room cafe

The Plant Room café operated by The Disability Trust -offering barista-made coffee with beans from Illawarra-based Seven Miles and quality fresh food -- will be open to both the local community as well as HammondCare Horsley residents, their visiting loved ones, and staff.

The Plant Room, located at Shone Ave, Horsley, is next to a children’s playground that HammondCare provides for the beneft of visitors and the local community.

HammondCare CEO Mike Baird opened The Plant Room together with The Disability Trust’s Chief Executive Offcer, Carol Berry, at Horsley at a small event with catering supplied by The Plant Room Café, of course.

“We are delighted The Disability Trust has chosen to operate this café at Horsley that has potential to change the lives of people as they pick up new skills and experience,” Mr Baird said.

“HammondCare is aligned with The Disability Trust in our values and our Mission to improve the quality of life of people who have needs or require support.”

“Offering a café on our Horsley site, like the playground, is an important way for HammondCare to connect our aged care home with the local community.”

Ms Berry said the café was The Disability Trust’s second Plant Room after opening its frst at Edney Lane, Spring Hill.

“The Plant Room’s philosophy is to create a more inclusive world through employees and customers alike having a fantastic experience. We want our staff to feel safe to practice their skills as well as produce high quality food and coffee,” Ms Berry said.

“Our goal with this venture is to develop the skills and experience of our supported employees so they can pursue open employment in the hospitality industry, should they choose to do so, and to maximise the chances of that transition