Australian Social Enterprises

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.

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!

Wesley Mission is a for purpose organisation delivering services across NSW to support the most disadvantaged in our communities. As an Australian Disability Enterprise, Wesley Mission provides meaningful employment for over 100 Supported employees in areas of Contract Packaging, Gardening & Cleaning, Graffiti Removal, Administration and hospitality. Based out of Dundas, Wesley's Cleaning and Gardening crews service the greater Sydney area, north to Newcastle and South to the Illawarra, West to the Blue Mountains. Wesley Mission provides opportunities for people living with a disability to lead a fulfilling life through employment. As a charitable organisation, Wesley Mission supports disadvantaged individuals through employment, aged care, disability support, family and youth activities, registered training and other services supporting the communities in which we work. The David Morgan Centre provides an outlet for supported employees to contribute through meaningful employment, building self-esteem in supported employees while providing on the job training. Families can find comfort knowing that Wesley's Supported Employees are contributing to the support of other disadvantaged groups through Wesley Mission service.

For the past 25 years, Multicap has facilitated innovative Social Enterprise businesses with the aim of creating more inclusive communities by giving people living with disability more choice when entering the workforce. By listening to our employees we have created a range of businesses based on skills they want to develop. Each business creates sustainable employment and training choices for people living with disability. We offer a range of work-related options including skills training, work experience opportunities, education support and supported employment. Each business offers extensive on-the-job training tailored to the individual learning styles of each employee. These varied innovations provide more choice for employees to learn skills that can assist with future employment opportunities in locations near where they live and include: - Makeables - Food & General Packing services- Monte Lupo Arts - Monte Lupo Gallery & Cafe - Monte Lupo Commercial Kitchen- Laundretto Visit multicap.org.au for more information. Our aim is to increase long term employment opportunities and skills for people with disabilities by introducing new services into existing business models and thereby target a broader and growing market; create jobs that offer more complexity and a variety of tasks; maximise our resources and support Multicap by sustainably contributing to our sole purpose - The quality of life of people with disabilities and their families is enhanced by our support. Multicap is committed to delivering long-term, viable employment services. Once staff are confidently trained, our goal is that our supported employees are given opportunities to move into other employment options and secure future employment opportunities

Momentum Collective is a for-purpose community service organisation creating positive client outcomes and inclusive opportunities. Our three social enterprises provide supported employment for over 70 people living with a disability or mental illness. Recycler's / Grounds Crew · Horticulture & Arboriculture, All · Removal & Relocation Services · Furniture & Furnishings (Indoor & Outdoor), All · Clothing & Safety Equipment, All · Bedclothes & Linen & Towels · Merchandise Salvage Shed · Carpentry & Joinery Services · Clothing & Safety Equipment, All · Bedclothes & Linen & Towels · Merchandise · General Recycling · Waste Collection & Disposal · Upcycled and Preloved household items

Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC is an Indigenous corporation that holds and manages native title rights and interests on behalf of the Quandamooka people in Queensland. The organisation protects cultural heritage, manages traditional lands and waters, and pursues economic and social development opportunities to benefit its community members.

Flourish Australia run a number of Community Businesses and Social Enterprises aimed at providing high quality services for businesses, government procurement and the general public. Services include: grounds maintenance and cleaning, packaging, document management and digitisation, conference facilities and printing. Flourish Australia Business Services is a division of Flourish Australia, one of Australia’s largest non-profit organisations providing person-led, recovery-focussed support for people with complex mental health issues. Our business services range from specialised packaging and wrapping, to document scanning and archiving solutions, mail delivery solutions, commercial cleaning and grounds maintenance maintenance offered out of 6 sites across the Sydney, Hunter, Illawarra, New England and Murrumbidgee areas. The goal of our Employment programs is to provide meaningful ongoing employment outcomes for the people who access our services. Benefits to individuals, their families and the community as a whole can be measured by the social cohesion created by inclusion in all aspects of life.

Canteen Creek Owairtilla Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous‑run organisation based in the Northern Territory that supports the wellbeing and self‑determination of its remote community members. As an ORIC‑registered corporation and ACNC‑registered charity, it likely delivers a mix of community services, cultural programs, and income‑generating activities aimed at improving social and economic outcomes for Aboriginal people in the region. The exact scope of its operations is not publicly detailed, but the corporation is positioned to address local needs in areas such as employment, housing, health, and education.

Aminjarrinja Enterprises Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation based in the Northern Territory, aiming to support and empower its Indigenous members and community through various enterprise activities. The organisation's specific operational details are not available, but its structure suggests a focus on community development and social impact. Its activities likely contribute to the well-being and economic growth of the local Indigenous community.

Are-able focuses on offering meaningful employment opportunities for people with a disability through a range of business enterprises and community support services. These enterprises provide a supported environment for people with a disability to develop their job skills and work ethic, along with an opportunity to make the transition from supported, to open employment. We believe employment opportunities are critical in creating an inclusive & empowering community for people with a disability. All employment opportunities at are-able offer valuable hands-on employment experience in a supportive & social environment. Social and community participation is about connecting with your local community and, in turn, ensuring a sense of purpose and well being. Employment isn't just about having a job. Our Social Enterprise can provide you with a sense of purpose, an opportunity to contribute skills, gain achievement, economic & social participation. Supported Employment can boost your confidence & self-esteem. It connects you with your community and gives you a strong sense of purpose.

WDEA Works operates as a disability services social enterprise under the are-able brand in Victoria, providing employment services, NDIS support, and social enterprises that create meaningful work opportunities for people with disabilities. The organisation focuses on delivering person-centred services that support economic participation and social inclusion for individuals with disability across the community.

Kurri Contracting Services (KCS) is an Australian Disability Enterprise, auspiced by Kurri Kurri Community Services Ltd, which gives people with disabilities the opportunity to live and work in a community that accepts them as valued individuals. For 30 years, KCS has provided employment to people with a disability who live in the local, Hunter/Newcastle areas. KCS has been established to increase employment options and life skills for its employees through ongoing training and support while also providing businesses and organisations with a professional contracting services. KCS currently operates several different business units providing services in: * Commercial Grounds Maintenance * Landscaping * Commercial Cleaning * Fire Hazard & Roadside Litter Reduction * Graffiti Removal * Site Rescue and Remediation Based at Kurri Kurri, our teams currently service over 900 sites within the Central Coast, Hunter and Newcastle regions. There are many reasons you should consider an ADE such as Kurri Contracting Services for your grounds maintenance and cleaning works. The results are consistent (and consistently excellent!) and our pricing is competitive. But most importantly by forming a partnership, you will see first hand our supported employees take enormous pride in the work they deliver. The end result speaks for itself. Our clients are thrilled and shown with repeat business. KCS was established to increase employment options and life skills for all our supported employees through ongoing training and support. We place a huge investment to give each employee the right and fulfilment to meet their goals.

Yalata Anangu Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation serving the Yalata Anangu community in remote South Australia, registered with ORIC and as a charity with the ACNC. The organization focuses on community development and providing support services to the Anangu people. As an Indigenous community organization, it likely delivers essential services and programs addressing the needs of its members.

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Bacchus Marsh Salvos operates as a Salvation Army op shop, providing affordable second-hand clothing, household goods, and other items to the local community while supporting the broader charitable mission of The Salvation Army. The store promotes environmental sustainability through the circular economy by reselling donated goods and diverting items from landfill. Revenue from sales funds essential community support programs and services for those in need.

UnitingSA was established in 1919 and provides housing, aged care, community and disability services to support people across regional and metropolitan South Australia. More than 1000 employees and volunteers deliver high quality services to people from diverse backgrounds to realise UnitingSA's vision of a compassionate, respectful and just community in which all people participate and flourish. UnitingSA is a not-for-profit organisation all about respect, compassion and justice. With a long and proud history of building stronger communities, our can-do attitude is dedicated to supporting South Australians. Each year, we help over 10,000 people, including the elderly, youth, families, people facing mental health issues, those with disabilities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Through Wesley Social Enterprises (WSE), we offer socially responsible work opportunities to people who would otherwise face considerable barriers to participating in the workforce. WSE provides a safe and fully supported work environment that promotes independence through paid and meaningful employment. Our employees are supported in small operational teams with an experienced supervisor.

Huntley Berry Farm is an OCTEC-owned and operated Australian Disability Enterprise, as well as a significant contributer to Orange's reputation for high quality, locally grown produce. The farm has long been known for its large variety of berries, which visitors can pick themselves between November and May each year. And now the farm has many other experiences to offer following recent development of its facilities.

We provide pathways for NDIS Participants living with disabilities to build careers and prosper as valuable Australian workforce members. We use years of Expert Knowledge to provide More Opportunities and Better Support to people with disabilities so that they can prosper in Employment. Empowering people to build the skills and capabilities necessary to outgrow us. Inside the moboEnterprises, not only are our Employees building their skills, but we’re also providing valuable services to our local community, small businesses, and larger national corporations. Through mobo, not only do we empower people with disabilities to prosper in meaningful employment, we empower our wider community to prosper and grow towards a brighter future. Jobs, lives, futures, mobolised. As a for-purpose organisation, we've been building an ecosystem of inclusive and collaborative work opportunities that empower people with disability since 1963. Our Enterprises provide valuable services in our community as well as providing meaningful employment opportunities to people with disability throughout Metropolitan South Australia. mobo stems from years of expert knowledge, experience, innovation and dedication. Providing more opportunities, better support, and empowering people to prosper as capable and confident contributors in their workplaces. Our everyday goal is to mobolise everyone, whatever their ability towards independence and finding meaningful career pathways.

Large organisation (103 employees) providing Signmaking - Traffic Signs, Braille, name badges, safety and construction signs, Recycling & Secure Document Destruction, Grounds & Facilities Maintenance and Business Support Services to the commercial market. Latrobe Valley Enterprises is a not-for-profit company with a network of businesses providing meaningful and sustainable employment for those people living with disabilities in our community. We aim to support the community we live in while empowering our employees to develop real work skills that will result in their own economic independence. We provide meaningful and sustainable employment for those living with disabilities who wish to be included in the social and economic benefits that being employed can offer. We provide real and transferable skills, training and opportunities that will encourage their independence and ability to integrate and participate as fully as possible in the life of the general community. Their work at LVE not only provides employment but also the skills to work in a team, effective time management, quality assurance and training opportunities to further their career.

Mercy Community Services SEQ Limited (MCS) is a new Catholic Ministry owned by the Brisbane Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy and established to support and empower people who are poor, vulnerable, marginalised or in a position of disadvantage so they feel safe, accepted and have choice and control of life enhancing decisions. "We must have a warm cordial affection for all and manifest it by words, actions and manner". Through the workplace our Supported Employees learn valuable life skills, allowing them to seamlessly integrate with the wider community.Showcasing a can do attitude The Cookery Nook enriches the lives of all involved through the opportunities that present. Our Supported Employees feel they have a genuine purpose, while the families often enjoy the fruits of the kitchen!

Groote Eylandt and Bickerton Island Enterprises Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation that aims to benefit the Indigenous communities of Groote Eylandt and Bickerton Island through its enterprise activities. The organisation's specific focus areas are not provided, but it is likely to have a positive social impact on the local community. Its activities may include supporting economic development, employment, and cultural preservation.