About Us | genU Training

Our promise

Education for good. genU Training is a registered not-for-profit that reinvests its surplus back into the community. We call it ‘profit for purpose’. When you choose genU Training, not only will you benefit, but you’ll also be helping others in your community.

genU Training is a certified member of Social Traders. This partnership underscores our commitment to driving social impact and empowering communities through education and training.

As part of the Social Traders network, we’ll continue to expand our mission of providing life-changing training opportunities, while supporting social enterprise through revenue generated by our training. This revenue helps fund not-for-profit initiatives within genU that provide supported employment and activities for people with disability, and services for seniors.

Social Traders

Social Traders is the peak industry body for socially responsible business practices. They're committed to empowering businesses that put people and planet first. They aim to create a thriving social enterprise sector for a fairer and more equitable Australia.

Business Services

Practical services that help the careers of people living with disability, Business Services offer document shredding, warehouse and packaging, labour hire, grounds maintenance and landscaping, laundry and commercial nurseries.

James St Gallery

James St Gallery provides an accessible studio for artists with disabilities. Since 1997, we’ve supported local and studio artists in more than 140 exhibitions.

Senior Support Services

Whether you’re staying in your own home or looking to move to residential aged care, whether you want just a single service or complete comprehensive care, we’ll help you live the lifestyle you chose.

The Otway Kitchen

Experience hand-made, artisan products that taste good and do good at The Otway Kitchen.

Seasons Café & Catering

Food is one of life’s greatest pleasures. And at Seasons Cafes and Catering, we believe that the tastiest, freshest food is local and seasonal!

Gamer

If you feel isolated or like it’s difficult to fit in, GAMER supports you to share your interests with like-minded people.

Adventure

genU Adventure is about taking a risk and having a go at something new.

Our history

genU Training is a division of not-for-profit organisation genU, who have over 70 years’ experience delivering services to the community. genU Training was registered 25 years ago to deliver training to the disability workforce.

Now

We’re passionate about supporting our communities through education and our ‘profit for purpose’ mission. We offer a wide range of courses and are experts in skilling the support sectors and helping jobseekers upskill for employment.

genU Training caters for learners of all abilities and experience levels and is a leading educator of disadvantaged people. We create meaningful, relevant and engaging learning experiences to support current or future employment goals.