26/08/2026
An Update on Yumba Brew ☕
After careful consideration, the Board and Leadership Team have made the difficult decision to close Yumba Brew at the end of September.
Yumba Brew was established with a clear purpose: to create meaningful employment and training opportunities for people with disability while providing a welcoming space for our community. We are incredibly proud of what has been achieved through the café and of the impact it has had on employees, customers and the wider community.
This decision has not been made lightly. While the social outcomes achieved through Yumba Brew have been significant, the business is no longer financially sustainable in its current form. Following extensive review, we have determined that closure is the most responsible course of action.
We remain firmly committed to creating inclusive employment opportunities and will continue to explore and invest in initiatives that support people with disability to develop skills, gain experience and achieve their employment goals.
We would like to sincerely thank everyone who has supported Yumba Brew throughout its journey. In particular, we extend our appreciation to Direct Chemist Outlet Emerald for their partnership and support, and to Emerald Toyota for their valued contribution to the success of the initiative and the opportunities it created for our employees and participants.
We also thank our employees, customers, supporters, and community members who have been part of the Yumba Brew story.
