Our partners

Ladder

Ladder was created by the AFL Players’ Association and AFL Foundation in 2007 to address the issue of youth homelessness across Australia.  By harnessing the AFL industry’s power for change, Ladder is partnering with State and Federal Governments as well as the philanthropic, corporate and industry service provider sectors across Australia with the bold vision of creating a Ladder youth homelessness facility in every state where AFL football is played.

Ladder’s programs offer hope, inspiration as well as improving the lives of homeless young people by tapping into the resources, passion and commitment of the AFL and the players themselves.

Since June 2009 STREAT have been co-located with the Ladder crew – Mark, Darren, Cathryn, Gina and Brydie. In addition to cosily sharing space  with Ladder, STREAT expects to provide a number of Ladder’s youth with training and employment opportunities in the future.

William Angliss Institute of TAFE

William Angliss Institute (WAI) is Australia’s leading hospitality and tourism institute and a dedicated training provider for the hospitality, tourism and foods industries. They deliver a range of courses from short-courses to four-year degrees. Each year over 15,000 students including 1000 international students are trained at the main campus in Melbourne. The Institute also delivers training directly to industry partners through offices interstate, four joint venture campuses in China and international consultancy projects around the world. WAI work with major industry leaders to develop training solutions specifically to meet their needs. Nationally their clients include Starbucks and Gloria Jeans.

Over the last five years WAI have increasingly been delivering vocational training to high needs groups in conjunction with community and benevolent institutions. They have recently been recognised with an award by the Victorian State government for their innovative work in this area.

Melbourne Citymission

Melbourne Citymission (MCM) is a non-denominational organisation established in 1854 to support individuals, families and communities who are marginalised, at risk or experiencing disadvantage.  Their programs and services provide pathways to social and economic participation and independence, with social inclusion being key to their mission. Their programs include homelessness support; employment, education and training; family and community links; and disability case management. MCM are Melbourne’s largest youth homelessness service provider and run programs specifically to assist young people to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness.

MCM specialise in providing homeless youth with training and employment opportunities through their Job Services Australia (JSA) contract and they have strongly assisted STREAT with the recruitment of their youth.

Michael O’Brien Catering

Michael O’Brien Catering Pty Ltd (MOBC) is a 100% privately owned Australian company. Based in Melbourne MOBC has been at the forefront of stadium and corporate hospitality in Australia and New Zealand for over 15 years.

Since the late nineties, MOBC has diversified its operations to also include licensed clubs, hotels and restaurants, whilst maintaining a significant presence in the major venue and event market.

MOBC’s event catering includes:  the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, the Brisbane International, and the Big Day Out Concert Festivals. Their venues include: the Gabba (Brisbane Cricket Ground), the Gold Coast Stadium, Eden Park (NZ), and the Adelaide Showground.

MOBC is assisting STREAT with foodservice strategy, access to commercial production kitchen and storage facilities, and menu development.

Abbotsford Convent Bakery

Built in 1901 the magnificent wood fired masonry ovens of the Abbotsford Convent are now home to a team of bakers and pastry chefs. The bakery is open daily from 7am-5pm and a full breakfast and lunch menu is available daily as well as fresh wood-fired bread and pastries.

In addition to baking amazing bread, the Convent Bakery also sources, roasts and grinds organic and fair-trade coffees from around the globe. STREAT partners with the Bakery to deliver the delicious STREAT Coffee blend.