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.

DJPR works to make Victoria’s economy benefit all Victorians by creating more jobs for more people, building thriving places and regions and nurturing inclusive communities.

The Ballarat Red Cross is a social enterprise that operates as part of the Australian Red Cross, selling donated goods and providing first aid training and products to support its humanitarian work. The organisation contributes to the well-being of individuals and communities through its various programs and services. By shopping at Red Cross Shops, customers help fund vital community programs and services.

Horsham Red Cross operates as a retail op shop selling donated clothing, household items, and other goods. The store generates revenue to support Australian Red Cross humanitarian programs including disaster relief, community services, and support for vulnerable populations. The social impact includes providing affordable goods to the community while funding life-saving services.

Save the Children Op Shops are a network of thrift stores across Australia selling donated secondhand fashion, toys, books, and other items. The revenue from retail sales supports Save the Children's programs improving the lives of children in Australia and internationally. The op shops are run with the help of volunteers, making them community-powered social enterprises.

Where not-for-profits go for help

CVGT Employment GTO provides apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities across a range of industries, specific to labour market needs and demand. We support all demographics and skill demands relevant to industry needs. Our social purpose is to connecting more people to meaningful work. Products and services include Community & Social Services. Primary beneficiaries include Marginalised Youth. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

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.

All About Fencing Hire is here for all your temporary fencing needs. From events to construction sites, our special team of employees are ready to put up fences for any occasion. Products and services include Building Trade, Repairs & Maintenance. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

ClearCut Lawn Mowing and Maintenance Service is Western Victoria's largest garden maintenance team. We are a non for profit social enterprise that operates from bases in Warrnambool and Terang Products and services include Building Trade, Repairs & Maintenance, Horticulture & arboriculture. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Create and Collate addresses a broad spectrum of assembly and sorting needs for businesses around Australia. Work undertaken can vary between processing, document shredding, packaging, assembly and mail-sorting. It provides valuable and practical employment opportunities in a caring, inclusive and social environment for our team of supported employees living with disability Products and services include Business & Administrative Services, Advertising & media, Industrial Production & manufacture. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

E-Waste is an electrical resource recovery center that is a division of WDEA Works. We are a non for profit social enterprise that dismantles and sorts televisions, computers and a huge variety of electrical equipment into recyclable components, with the objective of creating a more sustainable environment. We operate in Warrnambool and Hamilton, and service Western Victoria Products and services include Waste Management & Landfill. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Steam and Clean is a unique and dynamic car detailing operation that operates in the heart of Warrnambool's CDB. No job is too big or small for the Steam and Clean team who regularly clean large machinery through to small motorcycles and industrial filters. We service fleet, corporate and the general public. Products and services include Cleaning Services & Equipment & Supplies. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

The Big R’s Shed is a not-for-profit social enterprise committed to developing pathways, unlocking potential and strengthening the community. With a big focus on sustainability, we offer people with a disability a unique retail work experience, selling pre-owned goods back to the local community. Big R’s Shed sells an extensive range of second-hand items, including homewares, sporting goods, toys, furniture and electrical. Products and services include Furniture & Furnishings, Music & Games & Toys & Arts & Crafts & Educational. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

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.