Australian Social Enterprises

100 Story Building is a centre for young writers based in Melbourne's inner-west. We bring together young writers and members of Melbourne's creative community, and encourage them to share in their skills and understandings through creative storytelling excursions, publishing programs and after-school activities. Products and services include Community & Social Services, Training & Education Services, Venue Hire. Primary beneficiaries include Families, children or students. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Since 1993 BASE Services has been providing lunchtime meals to people who may lack the facilities, resources, skills or finances to make a meal for themselves. In 2016 we asked what if instead of providing meals, we provided opportunities to people to make a meal for themselves and launched 2nd Shot a social enterprise providing hospitality training to people experiencing homelessness and long-term unemployment. Products and services include Food & Beverage Products. Primary beneficiaries include People experiencing & at risk of homelessness. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

5FOLD strengthens communities by connecting families with practical support, local services and genuine care. We exist to bridge gaps, meet real needs with dignity and ensure people feel seen... Read more

We tackle textile waste by facilitating behaviour change with our range of purposefully designed upcycling & mending workshops, programs, incursions & products. Working within Melbourne and along the Hume Highway up to Albury, we engage your community and support them to be more purposeful in their textile ownership with repairing, reusing, re-making and end-of-life options. Products and services include Community & Social Services, Gifts or rewards, Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include Environmental Sustainability. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Recognition Membership.

Four kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD, Abbotsford Convent is Australia’s largest multi-arts precinct—a place of art, culture and learning. Renowned for its history, built and natural landscapes, and community-led campaign to preserve it from commercial development, the site was enshrined on Australia’s National Heritage List in 2017. Today, the precinct is managed by the Abbotsford Convent Foundation, a not-for-profit, social enterprise. Products and services include Travel & Tourism, Venue Hire. Primary beneficiaries include Other. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

A.BCH is a circular fashion label and Australian based manufacturer creating biologically circular, plastic-free clothing for the in-house brand. In addition, A.BCH consults with the Australian sector to develop and test circular systems, frameworks and products for industry, academia and community. A.BCH has worked with Seamless, the National Clothing Product Stewardship Scheme and Circular Sourcing, a circular economy marketplace for surplus textiles. Products and services include Clothing & Safety Equipment, Merchandise and Personal Products, Waste Management & Landfill. Primary beneficiaries include Environmental Sustainability. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Recognition Membership.

Ability Enterprises is a not-for-profit, social enterprise providing meaningful employment opportunities to marginalised individuals living in regional Queensland. Products and services include Cleaning Services & Equipment & Supplies, Horticulture & arboriculture, Waste Management & Landfill. Primary beneficiaries include Other disadvantaged people. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Access Employment Enterprises is social enterprise that employees people experiencing disability or disadvantage. We provide the following services: * Commercial carwash and detailing service * Landcare, gardening and grounds maintenance for private residences and businesses * Completion of contracts that require any of the following: woodwork, sorting, painting, labelling, residential deliveries of pamphlets etc Whatever your job, ask us for a quote. Products and services include Fleet servicing & accessories, Horticulture & arboriculture, Industrial Production & manufacture. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

ADHD WA is dedicated to ensuring that individuals with ADHD in Western Australia have access to the highest quality resources, support, and information across all stages of their ADHD journey. This commitment aims to create an environment where the community feels welcomed, advocated for, and equipped with practical skills and strategies that safeguard their well-being. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.adhdwa.org/ Products and services include Community & Social Services, Healthcare Services, Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Affirmative Recruitment are disability inclusive recruitment specialists. We are Australia’s only Social Enterprise recruitment agency dedicated exclusively to sourcing and representing candidates with disabilities. It's our purpose to change the numbers relating to employment of people with disability and to help workplaces achieve their inclusion goals. By working with Affirmative Recruitment employers are joining the movement towards an inclusive future. Products and services include Human resource services & recruitment. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

We offer efficient and effective supply chain solutions whilst providing safe and ethical employment opportunities for over 300 supported employees We provide: - Assembly and packaging - Pick and pack - Bundle solutions - Container unloading - Labelling - Product rework - Recycling and destruction - Shrink wrapping - Warehouse outsourcing and 3PL - Mailout and collation Products and services include Business & Administrative Services, Catering & Hospitality, Printing and Distribution Services. Primary beneficiaries include A charitable or not for profit organisation. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

AGA is one of Australia's largest Group Training Organisations. With 35 years of quality service delivery to industry, AGA specialise in employing, training and placing apprentices and trainees across a range of industries. AGA employ 900 apprentices and trainees, deliver training to 1200 students annually and deliver Apprenticeships Support Services to 5000 apprentices and trainees on behalf of the Federal Government annually. Products and services include Community & Social Services, Training & Education Services, Human resource services & recruitment. Primary beneficiaries include Other disadvantaged people. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Aggie reconnects humanity through the gift of food. Our Australian gift boxes showcase unique 100% Australian owned products, with our Indigenous range being sourced from all Indigenous suppliers. These gifts allow you to discover the Taste of Australia, and can be customised to your needs. We help buyers source ethical and sustainable gifts for their employees, partners and loved ones. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality, Gifts or rewards, Office supplies & services. Primary beneficiaries include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.