Australian Social Enterprises

Community Resources exists to create jobs that care for people and planet, we keep waste out of landfill and we provide community services to those who need them most. As a national not-for-profit organisation and registered charity, we deliver social and environmental impact at scale. We create employment and training opportunities for people experiencing barriers to work, keep waste out of landfill and support communities. We run three of Australia's largest certified social enterprises, Resource Recovery Australia, Soft Landing and Green Yakka, and a range of place-based community services, including Homebase Youth Services, Helping Hands, and Great Lakes & Manning Youth Homelessness Service.

Eco gifts that spark joy. Jewellery and homewares that simply delight and support artisans and the planet. We make every gift you give from our collection beautiful, practical, and purpose-driven—a little spark of joy that also makes the world better. Our Philosophy: Our guiding principle is simple: do no harm to people, or the planet. Then, wherever we can, we go further. We choose makers and materials that create positive change. Every product starts with the people who make it. We work with artisans and communities around the globe who share our vision for a better world. That means no forced labour, no child labour. Ever. Whenever possible, we choose to partner with disadvantaged communities, giving them fair access to market so they can grow their businesses, preserve traditional crafts, and support their own communities. 1. Artisans & Makers: We collaborate with talented craftspeople whose skills turn raw materials into beautiful, lasting products. 2. Fair Trade: We ensure fair pay, safe working conditions, and respect for the rights of everyone in our supply chain. Joyously protecting the planet through: 1. Minimise: We encourage you to use quality, practical goods that you love and cherish, minimising things ending up in landfill. 2. Reuse: Wherever possible, we aim for all of our goods to be able to reusable with a long life. 3. Recycle, Upcycle, Compost: When our goods eventually do come to the end of their life, we would want them to be able to be repurposed, recycled, or fully compostable. Packaging that's thoughtful by Design Upcycled Gift Bows, with a story: Instead of single-use ribbons, we use gift ribbon made from upcycled saris turning textile waste into something joyful, meaningful and unique. Designed to Be Reused: Our packaging isntt made for one moment. We've incorporated design choices that encourage reuse, so boxes and materials can live on well beyond delivery day. Right-Sized Packaging wherever we can: We aim to match packaging size to the product - reducing excess materials, empty space and transport emissions wherever it's practical. Bringing Customers Along the Journey: We're open about our choices - and why they matter. Through clear, friendly messaging, we help customers understand our approach, with more improvements still to come. Plastic Bubble Wrap removed: We've phased out plastic bubble wrap, replacing it with alternatives that protect products without increasing the demand for more plastic. Pre-Loved Boxes given new life: Wherever possible, we ship orders inpre-loved cardboard boxes, keeping quality materials in use for longer and reducing demand for new packaging.

Allara Creative sells a wide range of quirky, relatable, black and white products (including greeting cards, posters, tea towels, mugs, etc) and provides graphic design services. Every purchase helps us to run our work-integrated social enterprise which provides employment, 1-1 support from volunteers, training and mentoring to newly-arrived refugee women in Canberra.

Among The Trees is a social enterprise that works with reclaimed timber to provide useable wood, machining and manufacturing, and woodworking courses for the public, all with the primary goal of diverting timber from landfill.

ArtSHINE inspires and empowers commercially mined Creatives to build sustainable enterprises and generate viable incomes through our flexible, practical, and real-world approach to creative practice, commercialisation, art licensing, and entrepreneurial education

Auroraz Soulful Gifts is a social enterprise that promotes eco friendly products hand made by mentally challenged women in rehab shelters and as well by destitute women in India. We as well support local Australian aboriginal business/ communities. As of now we are supporting 3 projects in India. 2 rehab women shelters and 1 fishing community women whose dream is to educate their kids well.

My mission is to champion social justice and Fair Trade production by collaborating with producers who adhere to all 10 principles of Fair Trade as established by the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO). I work with partners committed to circular production and those dedicated to the freedom and rehabilitation of marginalized individuals, such as supporting women out of trafficking. I advocate for a lifestyle centered on 'buy less, buy better,' encouraging thoughtful consumption that benefits both people and the planet. My offerings include mending and upcycling classes, as well as mentorship to help others understand and embrace Fair Trade principles.

At Banish, we believe education is the key to driving real environmental impact. We empower Australians with the knowledge, tools, and resources to make more sustainable choices at home, at work, or in their communities. Through our Banish Recycling and Diversion (BRAD) Program, we tackle hard-to-recycle items, ensuring they're properly processed instead of ending up in landfill. But recycling is just one piece of the puzzle. Our mission extends beyond waste reduction to education and advocacy, helping individuals, businesses, and schools take meaningful action for the planet."

Cap and Dutch is a manufacturer and retailer of personal toiletries. We aim to empower consumers to affect real change with their buying behaviour. Our intent is to redirect profits to the elimination of health issues that prevent access to early-childhood and primary education in Australian communities.

Box Divvy is a Social Enterprise business that sells affordable, fresh, locally sourced fruit and vegetables and pantry, while reducing food waste and building stronger, more connected communities

Our mission is to make reuse the norm, not the exception, by delivering integrated reusable packaging systems that remove operational friction for venues, festivals, workplaces, and high-density environments. Cercle's core activities are designed to achieve both environmental and social outcomes. Environmentally, we reduce reliance on disposable products, minimise waste sent to landfill, and support lower-impact resource consumption through reuse infrastructure and data-driven circular systems. Socially, we create meaningful employment pathways for individuals who frequently face barriers to employment, including people with experiences of incarceration, domestic violence, and long-term disadvantage. Through partnerships with community organisations and social procurement initiatives, Cercle seeks to demonstrate that circular economy systems can simultaneously generate measurable environmental benefits and inclusive economic participation.

Community Flower Studio is youth-focused Charity which has a Not-for-Profit Social Enterprise arm. CFS sells floral arrangements, indoor plants and art pieces to the public. Net Proceeds will be used to support YOUTH facing mental health challenges. CFS offers various creative workshops to youth via collaborations with Out-Reach Youth Services such as StreetWork, a charity established since 1980. By nurturing their creative talents, encouraging face-to-face interactions and inspiring them with lived experiences of CFS members, YOUTH learn valuable life skills. For those YOUTH interested to assist with CFS Pop-Up Shops, they will gain work experience in retail customer service and work ethics. For those who are keen to pursue post-secondary studies at TAFE or Universities, CFS will look for suitable mentors to support their aspirations. This will help them find meaningful employment in the future. CFS officially launched a free 'Youth Mentoring Program' for young people (12 - 30 yr). This program was the finalist in 2024 Mental Health Matters Community Initiative Award. Dr Bibiana Chan was awarded the '2024 Environmental Citizen of the Year' by the Willoughby City Council through her work with Community Flower Studio and in particular the 'Petal-it-Forward' campaign (a charity partner with the Return & Earn Scheme).

Generate employment and fair income for disadvantage artisans in Peru and other countries

1. Ensuring that farmers and workers involved in fashion supply chains are compensated fairly for their produce and labour. 2. Helping reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry

To build and empower social businesses to create a truly inclusive economy where people with disability have unlimited access to opportunity, dignity and prosperity.

Florapeutic is Australia's 1st flower-repurposing social enterprise tackling event flower waste issues by rescuing and repurposing the botanicals destined for landfills into circular initiatives that minimise environmental harm, advance sustainable practices nationwide and foster meaningful connections between humans and nature.

Opening doors for refugee, migrant, women and First Nations food entrepreneurs through food business training, shared kitchen space, and a corporate catering business.

Greatest Good is an Australia-wide one-stop hub that makes it easy for individuals and organisations to do their greatest good. We serve as a catalyst for meaningful impact and making confident, informed choices aligned with values. In turn, we create an environment where Australian social enterprises, B Corps, charities and not-for-profits can connect meaningfully with those who value their mission. We help you find for-purpose organisations aligned with your values, then support them in a way that is meaningful to you, including shopping, donating, finding courses and events, paid and volunteer jobs, asks/offers, resources, and more. We value our stakeholder relationships and remain a co-designed ecosystem. We wear our B Corp and People & Planet certifications with pride as they reflect our commitment to positive social change. We walk the talk by reinvesting at least 50% of our profits into our social purpose, actively demonstrating our dedication to making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Greenacres' purpose is to be an innovative pioneer in disability services, constantly adapting and evolving with the needs of the people who used our services, enabling people to live the life they imagine. Our social enterprises employ just over 200 people with disability in the following areas: warehouse operations - manufacture of a homewares range, packaging, assembly and labeling, as well as industrial sewing, metal shearing and production of sandbags, mainstream enterprises in a retail store in Shellharbour, 4 Cafes in the Wollongong area and at Shellharbour Airport, a catering kitchen based at Shellharbour Airport, Parks & Garden Maintenance, Labour Hire Crews, and a Cleaning Crew. We also have ecommerce for IMAGINE Homewares and Hampers our homewares brand made in Wollongong, which we retail online and also wholesale to stockists throughout Australia and for corporate gifting.

To create space for young people to grow. Through growing food and regenerating land, we offer engagement, training and employment opportunities to 12-24 year olds in a hands-on, project-based, supportive environment.

MOOD is a certified social enterprise, selling award winning teas with 100% of profits funding youth mental health programs.

Low cost grocery store for low income earners

The vision of OzHarvest Ventures is a world with limitless potential to transform environmental and social challenges through innovation and impact. We're obsessed with fixing food waste and hunger. We use the power of our brand for good. We'll collaborate for the benefit of many - to amplify and accelerate positive impact for people and planet.

Queer Food launched its first retail product online in November 2023 with a simple idea, to tell LGBTQIA+ stories through food. Our first product, a dukkah made in collaboration with Shawnah Cady (aka MadB) for their wedding, has since expanded into a national retail range. Every item we create is rooted in storytelling, inspired by LGBTQIA+ history or developed in collaboration with community icons, shaping everything in our product range. Along the way, we ventured into catering, but soon realised our true passion was in crafting meaningful retail products, focusing on fewer things, and doing them with greater care and purpose. Throughout our journey, we've remained committed to creating employment opportunities for queer and trans people and reinvesting a portion of our revenue into initiatives that support and uplift our communities. Today, Queer Food continues to use food as a platform for visibility, pride, and connection, proving that every bite can be an act of cultural change.

At Reverse Garbage, our role is to save materials from going to waste in landfill and to renew their value by making them available for reuse by families, students, artists and community groups. We also educate and advocate for reuse through our education programs.