At Access Industries, our mission has always been clear and unwavering: to provide meaningful, sustainable, and empowering employment opportunities for Australians living with disability. We believe that everyone deserves the chance to contribute their skills, feel valued, and be recognised for their abilities in the workplace.
That is why finding like-minded partners who share our community-focused ethos is so important to us. Today, we are thrilled to highlight a truly complementary partnership that embodies this shared vision—our collaboration with LifeVac Australia.
A Shared Mission of Impact
The association between LifeVac Australia and Access Industries Packaging Solutions is a powerful combination of business excellence, stringent quality standards, and a deep-seated commitment to supporting our community.
For LifeVac, business goes far beyond the bottom line. The LifeVac airway clearance device was invented in the USA after founder Arthur Lih heard about the tragic death of a 6-year-old boy who choked on a grape when standard first-aid attempts failed. Operating in Cardiff, NSW, LifeVac Australia was formed eight years ago with one vital purpose: to save lives.
To bring a TGA-reviewed and listed medical device to consumers safely and efficiently, LifeVac had a distinct set of requirements when looking for an assembly and distribution partner:
- A proven history of quality management to guarantee consumer safety.
- The capability and flexibility to meet dynamic customer fulfilment demands.
- A business partner that shared their ethos—supporting employees through meaningful work and community engagement.
Choosing a disability enterprise was a natural fit. As Simon Gould, Owner and Director of LifeVac Australia, shared: “Working with a disability employer was a ‘no-brainer’ for us. We strongly believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to contribute meaningful work and be recognised for their skills and abilities.”
Exceeding Expectations in Quality and Efficiency
Transitioning the assembly and packaging of a critical medical device requires absolute precision, strict regulatory compliance, and seamless execution.
Reflecting on the transition, Simon Gould noted:
“Our LifeVac Australia team has found the Access Industries team enthusiastic and welcoming, with the capacity to quickly transition our business to a very efficient, high-quality model that has met all our needs. The team at Access Industries impressed us with their responsive attitude, adaptation to our requirements, and systems to quickly understand our quality and regulatory requirements.”
At Access Industries, our packaging and assembly teams take immense pride in their attention to detail. Mr Gould added that while quality and capacity remain paramount—noting that the attention to detail and quality delivered by our team has been outstanding—cost remains secondary, and LifeVac has been consistently impressed with Access across all three elements.
Saving Lives, Creating Opportunities
The impact of this partnership stretches far beyond the warehouse floor. Every unit assembled by our dedicated team at Access Industries contributes directly to LifeVac’s global mission.
From its inception, LifeVac’s primary focus has been preventing tragic deaths from choking. With the help of supply chain partners like Access Industries, LifeVac has successfully saved lives over 6,500 times around the world—including 4,000 children.
When our employees at Access Industries handle, assemble, and prepare these life-saving devices, they aren’t just completing a job task; they are playing a vital role in a global mission of safety and survival. At the same time, LifeVac’s choice to partner with us directly supports inclusive employment, empowering Australians with disability to build sustainable careers and experience a profound sense of purpose.
Looking to the Future
This partnership is a shining example of how commercial success and social impact can go hand in hand. The synergy of purpose, efficiency, and shared values will continue to drive our relationship forward for years to come.
At Access Industries, we are immensely proud to partner with LifeVac Australia—an organisation dedicated to making such a profound, life-saving impact on communities both locally and globally. Together, we are proving that when businesses align their values with a commitment to people, everybody wins.