Lasercraft Australia

10/03/2026

Saturday had a plan.
A very respectable Central Coast plan.

First stop… a swim at Grant McBride Baths.

Sun out with nice bit of cloud cover. Water sparkling. A perfect way to start the day.

Next stop… lunch along the The Entrance Corso.

Fish and chips won the vote. A seaside classic. Although nearby festival stalls were cooking vindaloo that looked capable of removing paint off the Ferris wheel. Easily an 11 out of 10 on the heat scale.

Bellies full. Energy restored.

Then… the unexpected highlight.
Just across the way at Memorial Park the crew wandered straight into the Holi Festival hosted by The Hindu Temple Central Coast Inc..

Music pumping.
Dancing circles forming.
And coloured powder flying through the air like a confetti cannon with a gym membership.

Enter Karly… clearly the ring leader of fun for the day. She secured bags of coloured powder and from that moment on the rules were simple.

If you were within throwing distance… you were fair game.
Zali and Alex jumped into the dance circles.
The rest of the crew mastered the ancient Holi skill of colourful sneak attacks.

By the end of it everyone looked like they’d fallen headfirst into a rainbow… and loved every minute of it.

Swimming.
Fish and chips.
Dancing.

And being pelted with coloured powder by your friends.
Not a bad Saturday on the Coast.

09/03/2026

Meet Katie. New to the team… already part of the furniture in the best possible way.

Katie has been getting a real tour of Lasercraft life. Personal care team… hospitality team… Factory A contract work… and out in the community with our Community Access crew. If there is a job that needs doing, Katie is usually the one putting her hand up first.

Ask her what she likes most about working here and the answer is simple. The people. Happy faces everywhere. A team that looks out for each other. The kind of workplace where good energy travels fast.

Outside of work she’s flying the flag for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. Weekends usually involve bike rides or a swim… depending on how warm the water is.

Her favourite movie is Click. If you remember the scene where Adam Sandler stands on the boss’s desk ( if you know you know) … you’ll know the exact kind of humour we’re dealing with. Look out Peter if Katie has herself a mischievous remote!

Pink and purple are the colours of choice. Beluga whales sit at the top of the favourite animal list… so much so that next year Katie is heading to Japan to see them in person.

New role. Big smile. Great team spirit.
Welcome to the Lasercraft crew, Katie.

06/03/2026

Some people chase the spotlight. Nicole prefers to stand just beside it.

Congratulations to Nicole. Our Employee of the Month for February 2026.

Nicole is one of those quietly reliable team members who will give just about any job a go. Factory A has seen plenty of that spirit lately. Nicole working hard across contract work. Tackling each task with her usual positive attitude.

She is known for her happy nature. Always willing to pitch in wherever needed. No fuss. No fanfare. Just steady effort with a smile.

Fame is not really Nicole’s thing. As you can probably see in the photo she has cleverly used her award as a shield from the camera lens. A classic Nicole move. Shy. Humble. Much happier getting on with the job than standing in the spotlight.

This month’s award was an easy one. Every staff member voted for Nicole. A clear sign of the respect she has across the team. She works hard. Gets along with everyone. Brings a positive energy to the workplace.

Well deserved Nicole.

02/03/2026

The blues rolled into town and so did we.

The 8th Annual Girrakool Blues Festival lit up Memorial Park at The Entrance and our Community Access crew were front row for the rhythm and the sunshine. Three days of music, sea breeze and good company… hard to argue with that combination.

From the big stage sounds of Joe Camilleri & the Black Sorrows to the grit of Kenny Brown and the slide mastery of Dave Hole, the backbeat did its job. It found our feet.

There were air guitars. There were imaginary drum solos. Had I known instruments were optional but enthusiasm compulsory, I would have packed the air saxophone. Next year, I'll come prepared.

Alex, Emmanuel, Katie and Karley owned the dance patch. Front beat, backbeat… every beat. The weather behaved itself, the stalls were buzzing, and lunch from Jumbo's Seafood sealed the deal with a proper seaside feast.

Good music. Good mates. Good times.

That’s what community looks like when you turn the volume up.

22/02/2026

Chef’s Choice Friday has become something of a culinary parliament. Motions are raised. Aprons are tied. And occasionally history is made.

Last week’s headline act… vegetable couscous. A dish so virtuous it practically arrived with its own yoga mat. If the body is a temple, this was the kind of offering that keeps the pillars standing. Colourful, nourishing and proof that healthy eating need not taste like regret.

Enter Meg. New to staff member to the team, steady of hand, fearless with a chopping board. She stepped into the Chef’s Choice arena and delivered. By the final mouthful she had earned herself a title that will follow her for some time… Couscous Queen.

After her first shift, the red carpet was metaphorically unfurled and she was invited to join the Friday team indefinitely.

More importantly, the afternoon was rich in more than flavour. New skills were learned. Tips were traded. Confidence simmered nicely alongside the couscous. Knowledge was shared freely, proving once again that the best kitchens like the best communities run on generosity.

Chef’s Choice Friday is not just about what’s on the plate. It is about teamwork, growth, laughter and the quiet magic that happens when people are given space to try, learn and shine.

18/02/2026

🚨❄️ OLYMPIC HYPE MODE: ACTIVATED ❄️🚨

Lasercraft staff and employees will be watching tonight as our very own Central Coast super star✨Abbey Willcox🌟takes to the skies in the aerials at the Winter Olympics!! 🎖️🏅There’s nothing better than watching someone from our own community hit the world stage

We’re so proud of you, Abbey!! the whole team will be cheering (and probably shouting at the TV) all the way!!!!!! 🤩🥳🤩🥳

Abbey! Abbey! Abbey! Oi! Oi! Oi! 🎉❄️🎉❄️

⏰Starting at 8PM

16/02/2026

Update from the garden beds 🌱
Good news travels quickly on the Central Coast.

After putting the call out for a new lawnmower for our gardening crew, the community did what it always does best. It showed up.
A huge thank you to Dan Humphrey, who spotted our post on Love Tascott and offered a mower in great condition. Not just an offer either… he delivered it himself. That’s local legend territory.

And a big nod to the team at Bridge Mowers in East Gosford, who helped make sure this beauty is ready for its next chapter. A little service, a fresh once-over, and it’s back in the game.
Some of the crew reckon this story deserved the double thumbs up treatment… and judging by those smiles, they might be onto something.

This new addition means less time wrestling tired equipment and more time doing what the team does best. Keeping local gardens tidy, lawns neat, and community spaces looking sharp… one stripe at a time.

To everyone who shared the post, tagged a mate or sent a message, thank you. This is supported employment in action, powered by good people.
Lachie and the gardening crew are already putting it to work.

08/02/2026

Come along with Lasercraft Australia, Fairhaven Central Coast and Plan Tracker – Plan Management for Choc and Chat 💜

A little morning thank you for Support Coordinators and Providers who show up every day with care, compassion and heart.

Free coffee.
Free chocolate.
And plenty of Valentine’s gifts, handmade by our community, just for you.

Pick one up for your team, a participant, a friend… or yourself 😉

💜 Friday 13 February
💜 7.30am to 9.30am
💜 Fairhaven, Point Clare
💜 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gJrm4vk4

08/02/2026

06/02/2026

A First Class Day with the Mounted Unit - NSW Police Force

What a day out for our Community Access crew!
Yesterday they headed down to Surry Hills to visit the Mounted Unit - NSW Police Force 🐴👮 and from the moment we arrived we were made to feel incredibly welcome. There was no horsing around because the hospitality was first class

A huge thank you goes to Graciey Pate, our Head of Sales, who very generously donated her rugs and tack after the loss of her horses.
This was no small effort and it is very much appreciated.

The Mounted Police team greeted us with big smiles and even escorted our van inside the compound to unload the loot. We even enjoyed free parking, which anyone who knows Surry Hills is like winning Powerball 🥳

The crew enjoyed a full tour and were treated like absolute royalty. Every question was answered and every space was explored. We spent plenty of time up close with the horses, which really put us on the right side of the law 🫡

And then there was Monty🐴He was instantly a crowd favourite thanks to his big personality and his impressive ability to hang his tongue out on cue!
He is a true professional clearly trained for crowd control

Grace also sent down apples and carrots 🥕🍎 which meant the crew got to feed the horses 😁
Heads popped out from every stall, hopeful and patient, as they were clearly very familiar with the sound of visitors arriving with treats. There was no need for a lineup because they knew exactly what they were waiting for.

A big thank you to our Graciey Pate 🤗 for donating and setting up this experience and to the NSW Mounted Police Unit staff for such a generous, welcoming and memorable experience!!

It is one the LC crew will be talking about for a long time. Case closed.

30/01/2026

The other morning we had the pleasure of welcoming Lesley from National Disability Services to our site, who presented us with a recognition plaque marking 30 years of membership with NDS.

The small twist is that we also happen to make the awards for NDS. So yes, in a neat loop of circular logic, we were presented with a plaque that came from our own workshop. Even so, the recognition meant a great deal.

Thirty years of membership represents three decades of supported employment, skill-building and steady belief in inclusive workplaces. No fanfare. Just turning up, doing the work and growing alongside a sector that puts people first.

It also marks the people who have been here for the long haul. Belinda, who has been part of Lasercraft almost since the day the doors first swung open. And Tim, not far behind, shaping the place, the culture and plenty of milestones along the way.

Thank you to NDS, to Lesley for the visit, and to the many staff and employees who have shaped the last 30 years. We’ll keep doing what we do best… and occasionally engraving our own milestones along the way.

29/01/2026

Our gardening team has made a simple request. A new lawnmower.

The crew are out there every week keeping gardens tidy, lawns neat and local spaces looking their best. The only thing slowing them down at the moment is a mower that’s clearly done its fair share of laps.

So we’re putting the call out to the community. If you know a local business, supplier, or good soul who might be able to help us source a lawnmower at a good price, we’d love to hear from you.

It’s a great opportunity to support meaningful employment, back a hardworking team, and keep the Central Coast looking sharp… one stripe at a time.

Drop us a message, tag someone who might help, or give us a nudge in the comments. Lachie and the team will do the rest.