City continues commitment to inclusive employment

The City of Mandurah is continuing its commitment to creating inclusive job opportunities, awarding its Outdoor Cleaning and Associated Services contract to disability support organisation, Intelife, for another term.

This contract will continue to provide stable, meaningful employment for local people with disability, while helping keep Mandurah’s much‑loved parks and public spaces looking their best.

Mayor Amber Kearns said the contract reflects the City’s ongoing work to ensure its procurement choices support positive social outcomes in the community. “Creating real opportunities for people in our community is what matters most,” Mayor Kearns said. “This partnership with Intelife means local people with disability can build their skills, earn a wage, and feel genuinely connected to the place they help care for. That sense of belonging is at the heart of what makes Mandurah special.”

Intelife is a social enterprise providing supported employment pathways for people with disability. Currently, Intelife employs 32 Mandurah people as part of their workforce to carry out outdoor cleaning and maintenance tasks across Mandurah, including cleaning barbecues, roadside litter collection and sand‑sifting in public recreation areas.

Mayor Kearns said the continued partnership reflects the City’s commitment to supporting people of all abilities to thrive. “This contract is about recognising ability, supporting growth, and making sure everyone has the chance to contribute in a meaningful way,” she said. “A strong community is one where everyone is supported to grow, thrive and belong, and that’s the kind of Mandurah we’re building together. We’re incredibly proud of the skills and dedication these crews bring 

to our city.”

Intelife CEO Paul Fleahy said he was proud to continue the long-standing partnership. “This relationship ensures we are not only maintaining public spaces, but also supporting people with 

disability to have meaningful, stable employment knowing their work makes a difference in their own 

community,” he said.

City of Mandurah Chief Executive Officer Casey Mihovilovich said the tender was awarded through a 

competitive process open to registered disability service providers. “When we open doors to inclusive employment, we strengthen the whole community,” she said. “Intelife’s crews do fantastic work across Mandurah, and the pride they take in their work shines through every day.”