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The Hotel Etico Employment and Independence Program operates at two locations, in Leura, NSW and Canberra.
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We combine supported living, hands on paid work and training and a pathway to further employment within the tourism and and hospitality industry. Guests of Hotel Etico will not only stay in elegant rooms, enjoy delicious Italian cuisine and thoughtfully selected wines or find spaces for socialising, a quiet read or watching a favourite flick, they will also be contributing toward a proven employment and social inclusion program making a real difference. The vision for Hotel Etico came to life 10 years ago in Italy from the dream of a young man with Down Syndrome called Niccolò Vallese, who worked as an intern at his local restaurant. It was the Head Chef’s first experience dealing with a person who had an intellectual disability and he didn’t know what to expect, but it didn’t take long to see how Niccolò was flourishing and the remarkable potential he had as a hospitality professional. The Chef suddenly understood the need to remove the barriers that prevent people with disabilities from achieving their full potential. When Niccolò was nearing the end of his internship the Head Chef asked him what he hoped for in the future and Niccolò replied; “My dream is to work in a Hotel”. Niccolò didn’t know it at the time but his dream was about to become a reality. The first Hotel Etico (Albergo Etico) opened in Asti, a town in the north of Italy in 2015 and since then 3 more hotels have opened across Europe. Hotel Etico is the trading name for Project Etico Australia Limited, a registered charity with deductible gift recipient endorsement (DGR) and a registered NDIS provider.

04/11/2026

Hotel Etico Information Sessions

Still a few spots available for this Thursday in Canberra and Saturday in Leura.

Don't miss the opportunity to find out what the Hotel Etico Training program can do for you!

Reserve your spot here:

The Hotel Etico Employment and Independence Program is a pathway for young adults with disability and additional support needs. It is a pathway to greater independence, paid work, skills development and employment opportunities for young adults aged 18 to 35.  The p...

03/11/2026

Boss Cat is coming to Mount Vic! Join us for a special preview screening on Wednesday 18 November, followed by a Q&A with Helena Zadro-Jones (Mountain of Youth), Andrea Comastri (Hotel Etico) and a Hotel Etico graduate, and moderated by Flinn Donovan (RBM, MYST).

Introducing the film is Willem Hendriksen, a well-known local and the creator of Retro Rehash.

Boss Cat was shot in the Blue Mountains, and it’s a gorgeous new Australian film that tells the story of Sonja (Olivia Hargroder), a young woman who lives with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), who must fight for her independence following the loss of her mother. It’s the debut feature from the beloved , and we can’t wait to watch it together with you!

Find tickets at the link on the Mount Vic Flicks website!

Twenty-three-year-old Sonja lives with Trisomy 21 and must fight for her independence following the tragic loss of her mother.

11/10/2026

Jacob sharing his napkins folding talent.

Watch carefully and see if you can replicate it. Can you do it?

Post a photo or video of your attemot in the comments below and share your creations.

Real Work.Real Skills.Real Careers.

Visit our website for more details about Hotel Etico. Join one of our information sessions in Leura or Canberra.

29/09/2026

Hotel Etico is proud to be a finalist in the upcoming 2026 Kismet Awards for health and disability services under the category Employment Pathways Program of the Year.

The Awards have a People's Choice voting system.

We would love for everyone who thinks Hotel Etico does a good job to vote for us. It means a lot to us and to our trainees and graduates. Please vote and spread the word. We really appreciate it. 🙏

The link to vote is in the comments.

27/09/2026

Jacob shows us how to fold napkins.

Real Work. Real Skills. Real Careers.

Join one of our information sessions in Leura or Canberra. Visit our website for more information.

26/09/2026

Great weekend at the Canberra Disability Expo by ImpactInstitute with trainees front and centre! Huge amount of interest in Hotel Etico in Canberra with spots filling up fast! 🙌

25/09/2026

Join one of our information sessions in Leura or Canberra.

Real work. Real skills. Real careers.

Address

Leura, NSW

Telephone

+61438511352

Website

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