Australian Social Enterprises

IPA is Australia's only national mainstream recruitment company committing 100% profits towards services that support people living with disability and promote community inclusion

Our purpose is to 'unleash ideas and leaders for a sustainable future'. This purpose informs how we teach emerging leaders, who measure success by the impact they have on the people around them and the broader community. Our hope is that these leaders will create and protect economic growth, social equality, shared prosperity and environmental resources for the benefit of all. We turn to this purpose, as well as our Guiding Principles, when making important decisions about how we do business.

Vision Australia is a national organization providing comprehensive services and support to people who are blind or have low vision. Through specialized programs in technology, training, and independent living support, they help clients maintain independence and participate fully in community life. Their services extend to families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals working with people affected by vision impairment.

Trusted by the public for more than 137 years, we exist to help those in sickness, distress, suffering or danger. Proceeds from our commercial activities allow us to fund our community program. These include first aid training, VET training, first aid kits and products, PPE supplies, defibrillators, kit restocking/servicing, Non-Emergency Patient Transport, Event Health Services & Community Transport. Products and services include Healthcare Services, Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include A charitable or not for profit organisation. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

For more than 57 years, Aruma has operated a range of professional businesses serving corporates and small businesses. We create long term careers 500+ Australians with a disability and sub-contract to a further 20+ disability organisations to create further employment opportunities. We are specialists in our industries which range from Commercial-Laundry, Facility-Services, Manufacturing, Farming, Tourism, Food Products, Medical Packs and Packaging services. Products and services include Industrial Production & manufacture. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

For more than 57 years, Aruma has operated a range of professional businesses serving corporates and small businesses. We create long term careers 500+ Australians with a disability and sub-contract to a further 20+ disability organisations to create further employment opportunities. We are specialists in our industries which range from Commercial-Laundry, Facility-Services, Manufacturing, Farming, Tourism, Food Products, Medical Packs and Packaging services. Products and services include Food & Beverage Products, Horticulture & arboriculture, Venue Hire. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

We might have a new name, but we’re not the new kids on the block. You once knew us as House with No Steps and The Tipping Foundation – two great organisations, with over 100 years of combined experience, who came together in 2018. Yes, we’re a disability service provider, but we’re also so much more. We’re the helper, mentor, coach, and trusted partner of around 5000 people with a disability throughout the east coast of Australia. We’re also proud to employ nearly 400 people with a disability across our seven businesses. From packaging and facility services to delicious biscuits and a working avocado and macadamia farm, our businesses offer quality products and services whilst advocating for Australians living with disability. All our Businesses are Social Enterprises certified by Social Traders. Meaning we are profit for purpose! We are sustainable and commercially competitive, but we exist for the sole purpose of creating meaningful, enjoyable employment for people with disability. We know that our Businesses are productive, creative, innovative, and great at problem solving. But work with us and find out for yourself! By including people with disabilities into your supply chain you help to increase their exposure to corporate sourcing, whilst improving employment, training, and social inclusion opportunities. Aruma is committed to participating in the communities in which we operate. We strive to increase local spending and create jobs for local suppliers and contractors. In 2022, our Businesses contributed over $17.3 million into the economy and for every dollar invested into an Aruma businesses there is a $2.05 return on investment to our local communities via improved incomes for employees, disability support pension savings and increased economic activity of carers. There are numerous benefits to employment such as improved relationships, self-reliance, and self-esteem. And, supported employment with Aruma gives people with a disability opportunity to learn new skills, get work experience, meet new people, work on their career goals, and earn an income. Our employees can work in different roles throughout our businesses including gardening, administration, biscuit manufacturing, tour guides, cooks and more. We never use a one-size-fits-all approach - supporting people to live a great life, the life they want, the life they choose!