Billabong Wholesale Nursery & Social Enterprises

06/05/2026

Mother’s Day flowers!🌸💐
Come down to Billabong, 295 Numurkah Rd, and grab something special for Mum. We’ve got plenty in stock!
We’ll be open Thursday and Friday for collections. Don’t miss out! 💖

05/05/2026

This is Ben! 👋🌳
Ben is a supported employee at Billabong and has recently completed an Occupational Health and Safety Representative Training Course at GOTAFE in Shepparton.
Approaching the course with a fantastic attitude, Ben gained valuable knowledge and practical skills that will benefit both himself and the wider team. His dedication to workplace safety is something to be proud of.
We caught up with Ben at Billabong, where he’s been working since 2013 to ask him a few questions about the course. Ben shared that during the course, he especially enjoyed learning the “why” behind safety practices and gaining skills he can apply every day.
Now stepping into his role as OHS Representative alongside Sally, Ben is committed to helping keep everyone safe and ensuring OHS standards are met. He says the course has given him a stronger understanding of workplace safety and greater confidence in his role.
Ben encourages anyone considering further training to do it! - highlighting how much the experience has helped grow his skills and confidence.
We’re incredibly proud of Ben and can’t wait to see the positive impact he will continue to make. 🙌

31/03/2026

Our social enterprise businesses will be closed for the Easter break re-opening on Tuesday 7th April 2026.

We hope you have an enjoyable and safe Easter long week-end.

19/03/2026

🌱 Fresh, beautiful stock is on its way to Viberts Mitre 10 Tatura! 🌱

We’re excited to see some of our most stunning plants heading out this week. Every plant has been carefully grown and nurtured by our leading Horticulturalist alongside our incredible team of Supported Employees, a true labour of care, skill and pride.

🌼 Get in fast this weekend to purchase these beautiful plants from in Tatura and add something special to your garden while supporting meaningful local employment for people with disabilities.

You won’t want to miss them!

18/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Challenger Valves 🎉

Congratulations to Challenger Valves on the Grand Opening of your new premises today on Wheeler Street, Shepparton.

We are delighted to celebrate this milestone with you and we thank you for choosing our plants for the front office area — they look absolutely fabulous.

Thank you for supporting our social enterprise, which proudly supports people with disabilities to build expertise in propagation and grow high‑quality local plants for our community.

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14/03/2026

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Social Enterprise Manager to lead the strategic growth and development of ConnectGV's diverse Social Enterprises, including Billabong Wholesale Nursery, Billabong Flowers, Billabong Rags, Billabong Lawns and Gardens, and the Container Deposit Scheme Billabong Wholesale Nursery & Social Enterprises, while creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disability. Billabong Wholesale Nursery & Social Enterprises

06/03/2026

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03/02/2026

Summer is in full swing at Billabong Wholesale Plant Nursery, and our hot-houses are bursting with new life!

Our incredible Supported Employees have been showcasing their propagation skills, filling the nursery with beautiful cuttings and thriving young plants — all under the guidance of our qualified horticulturalists, who oversee the process and support skill development every step of the way.

We’re proud to have a team of paid employees with disabilities who bring anywhere from 2 months to over 25 years of horticulture experience, passion, and talent to our nursery. Their dedication to growing both indigenous native and non‑native plants shines through in everything they do.

👏 Well done, team — your hard work is paying off, and the nursery has never looked better.

Learn more about us: www.billabonggardencomplex.com.au

26/01/2026

🔥 SHEPPARTON, WE’RE MELTING! 🔥

With this week’s heatwave turning Shepparton into a giant air fryer, we’ve made the call to close our Over the Counter Container Deposit Scheme for the week. It’s simply too hot to be outside counting cans — we love our team, but we’re not trying to turn them into rotisserie chickens.

This is usually one of our biggest weeks, so we’d be super grateful if you could stash your cans for a little longer and bring them in from Monday 2nd February, 9:30am – 2:30pm.

In the meantime, stay cool, drink plenty of water, and please — for the love of all things fresh — tip out those beer dregs before storing your bottles. Nothing says “summer” like a hot, sun‑baked mystery brew… and not in a good way.

Thanks for sticking with us! 😎🧊