Emily Briffa’s social enterprise, Hamlet, has helped many disadvantaged and marginalised people in Hobart overcome employment barriers and transform their lives.
Hamlet is a community café that provides individualised training, work readiness and wrap-around support to Tasmanians with disability, neurodivergence, and mental health concerns who are experiencing barriers to employment.
Since its inception, Hamlet has helped more than 700 people gain experience to enter the job market and given them valuable skills and training.
Emily has continued to expand Hamlet’s operations, creating more job opportunities in a variety of catering and hospitality roles. Under her leadership, Hamlet boasts an impressive 75% employment placement rate for people who complete its training programs.
Hamlet’s focus on social inclusion for marginalised groups is a model for what social enterprises can achieve. Driven by Emily’s passion and vision, the café has become an integral part of Hobart’s community and the lives of many people.