fiXit – the automotive social enterprise making a difference.

Real world professional automotive workshop experience

fiXit Social Enterprise is not just an automotive non-profit; it’s a transformative force. Specialising in affordable car renovations and servicing, we go beyond traditional solutions, prioritising positive change.

Our commitment extends to providing employment and skill development for at-risk youth that have completed Concern Australia’s five-week Hand Brake Turn automotive training course, shaping pathways to brighter futures. Working alongside our fiXit trainers and expert mechanics, young people gain practical workplace experience servicing cars for the general public, community partners and staff, as well as the repair and refurbishment of cars donated to the program.

Rooted in trust and sensitivity, our car servicing is trauma-informed, fostering a supportive environment. We actively combat gender imbalances in the automotive sector through championing young women who want to enter automotive mechanics, but also through building an environment that is safe and trustworthy for women that require mechanic services.

fiXit isn’t just about fixing vehicles; it’s about mending lives and constructing a community where everyone accesses reliable, affordable, and socially responsible automotive solutions.

All profits are reinvested back into the fiXit program in the form of wages for traineeships offered to the young people.

fiXit Social Enterprise an overview

Hand Brake Turn an overview

What does success through the fiXit program look like?

Since it’s launch in 2021, fiXit has achieved the following milestones…

Number of cars donated to the fiXit social enterprise.

Income generated that was reinvested into fiXit.

Young people employed as fiXit ‘Juniors’.

Meet the fiXit team!

Our dedicated team work tirelessly to give the young people the best possible training experience and opportunities for positive employment outcomes.

Chief Executive Officer

Judith joined Concern Australia in May 2023. She is passionate about providing opportunities for young people to transform their lives and live to the fullest.

She has held leadership roles in startups, nonprofits, government and faith-based organisations in the UK, USA and Australia. She is a graduate of the Universities of Birmingham, Cambridge, Leeds and the Australian Institute of Company Directors. 

She brings a genuine care for at-risk and disadvantaged young people, and a commitment to the development of high quality, co-designed, innovative services. 

General Manager – Business Operations

Georgette oversees all of Concern Australia’s business operations that support the fiXit Social Enterprise. This includes HR, finance, risk and compliance, and business planning.

Georgette Wardan joined Concern Australia in April 2016 as the Business Operations Manager. Joining Concern Australia has allowed her personal and professional life to be aligned in the core values held by the ethos of this long-standing organisation.

Georgette brings to the team more than 30 years’ experience from the world of corporate, not for profit and the education sectors. Georgette’s breadth of management experience has included finance, human resources, quality, risk and improvement, compliance and administration. 

fiXit Coordinator

Michael joined Concern Australia in March of 2021 working as fiXit Coordinator. Michael has over 40 years of experience in the automotive industry, working as a specialist repairer, high-end restoration, tuning and carburetor repairer. Working with Alfa Romeos, Fiats, MG’s, Ferraris, Allard, Mercedes, Lamborghinis, and Jaguars. His current favorite car is a 1979 Fiat Spider.

Workshop Coordinator (North-West)

Callum joined Concern Australia as fiXit’s North-West Workshop Coordinator.

Callum originates from the Isle of Man, home of the world famous TT Races. Cars and working on cars have been a passion of Callum’s since he was in primary school where he and a friend used to quiz each other about our knowledge.

Callum is driven by his desire to always be learning and developing himself and his practice.

When asked what his favorite car is, Callum was stumped between a Lancia 037 or a Skyline R32 GTR.

fiXit Junior

Addison graduated from Concern Australia’s ‘Hand Brake Turn’ course, and was quickly brought into fiXit as a Junior.

Addison was previously disengaged from school, but now – after becoming a fiXit Jr – she would like to finish school and then continue her volunteer work with the CFA. 

After completing fiXit, Addison aspires to join the Victorian Fire Rescue, or begin a career in automotive mechanics.

Business Operations – Finance Officer

Rozetta (Rozy) plays a pivotal role in Concern Australia’s Business Operations team as Finance Officer. Rozy supports all of Concern Australia’s programs with accounts, budgets, invoices, forecasting and day-to-day tasks.

Rozy – originally from Colombo, Sri Lanka – joined CA in 2019, and has a passion for for-purpose work, with her own values aligning heavily with those of Concern Australia.

Donate more than cars!

As well as donating vehicles to the fiXit program you can also donate money, tools, bicycles and scooters or even your time. To donate tools and time contact us on 03 9470 2972.

To make a financial donation to fiXit, click on the donate button below to visit Concern Australia’s website’s Donate page. To ensure your donation goes to fiXit, select this option during the donate process.