Community volunteers

About Us

Practical help, given freely, by neighbours for neighbours

Our Story

Devicentrix Environmental Services Incorporated was established on 7 December 2017 in Inala, Queensland. We were founded on a simple idea: that people who can't safely mow their own lawn — because of age, disability or hardship — shouldn't have to face an overgrown yard alone.

From that first season of volunteer lawn mowing, we have grown into a small but committed community charity offering practical lawn care, in-home aid and employment pathways across Queensland.

As a small registered charity, every donation, hour and helping hand makes a direct difference to a real person in our community.

Community care

Our Mission & Values

Dignity

Everyone deserves a safe, well-kept home. We help people remain independent and proud of where they live.

Compassion

We listen, we care, and we show up. Our volunteers treat every household with kindness and respect.

Inclusion

We support people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Practical Action

Our help is hands-on: lawns mowed, homes tidied, people supported. Real outcomes, not just words.

Environmental Care

Tidy, well-maintained outdoor spaces are safer, healthier and better for our local environment.

Opportunity

We provide skill-building, work experience and volunteering opportunities for youth and unemployed Australians.

Who We Serve

Devicentrix Environmental Services is here for Queenslanders who need a hand. Our doors are open to a wide range of people in our community.

Adults Aged 65 and Over

Older Australians who can no longer safely mow or maintain their own yards.

People with Disability

Community members living with disability who need practical help around the home.

Financially Disadvantaged

Families and individuals who cannot afford to pay for professional lawn or home care services.

Culturally Diverse Communities

People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including new arrivals and refugees.

Youth (15 to under 25)

Young Queenslanders gaining work experience, life skills and volunteering opportunities with us.

Unemployed Australians

People seeking work experience, references and a supportive pathway back into the workforce.

What We Do

Lawn mowing volunteer work

Free Lawn Care

Volunteer-powered lawn mowing and yard tidy-ups for eligible seniors and people with disability who can't manage on their own.

In-Home Aid

Personal in-home assistance to support independent living, including light home tasks and friendly check-ins.

Employment Support

Pathways into the workforce through structured volunteering, hands-on skills and references for youth and job seekers.

Community Connection

Linking isolated residents with friendly volunteers — sometimes the conversation matters as much as the mowing.

Charity Information

ABN: 74 769 255 991
Established: 7 December 2017
Charity Size: Small
Operating State: Queensland
Based In: Inala, QLD
Registration: Registered with ACNC