A proud history
Since 1962, Fairhaven Services has been fortunate to have a group of foundation members who have worked long and hard to provide the support and funding to make Fairhaven the success it is today.
Fairhaven Services commenced its operations as part of the Challenge Foundation.
Some key milestones achieved by Fairhaven include:
1962 – Commenced operations
1962 – Opened the first School for people with disabilities in Gosford
1981 – Opened Kincumber Lodge for 16 residents
1983 – Started employment via Business Services
1994 – Established Fairhaven Future Care
1999 – Completed ‘Strategy 21’ strategic plan
2002 – Opened 2000m² Tuggerah plant
2005 – Opened a respite centre in Kincumber
2006 – 95 employees with a disability completed certificate II & III in warehousing & distribution
2007 – Established Registered Training Organization – Focus Oze Learning
2007 - Purchased the Central Coast Laundry
2008 – Rebranding of packaging business to Pacific CoPack
2009 – Won National Innovation ADE Excellence Award for Australian Disability Enterprises
2010 – Opened new 1,000 m2 factory at West Gosford & relocated laundry to West Gosford
