Australian Social Enterprises

Naru Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous‑run organisation based in New South Wales that strengthens community bonds and cultural identity through surf‑related gatherings and activities. By creating safe, inclusive spaces for Indigenous people to surf and share cultural practices, the corporation promotes health, well‑being and intergenerational knowledge transfer. Operating as a charity, it relies on donations, grants and revenue from surf events to sustain its social impact.

The National Indigenous Cultural Centre Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered in Victoria, with a suggested focus on Indigenous culture. However, specific activities and social impact are unknown due to limited information. The corporation's purpose and goals are not clearly defined in available public data.

Ngaanyatjarra Media is an Indigenous corporation in Western Australia, focused on media for the Ngaanyatjarra community. It likely aims to preserve culture, promote language, and provide a community voice through its media activities.

Ngaarda Media Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous-led media organisation in Western Australia that provides a platform for Aboriginal voices, stories, and cultural expression. Through multimedia production and community engagement, it preserves and promotes Indigenous culture while building capacity and employment opportunities for First Nations people in the media sector.

The Ngalia Heritage Research Council (Aboriginal Corporation) is an Indigenous organisation in Western Australia dedicated to researching and preserving the heritage of the Ngalia people. This work aims to ensure cultural continuity and foster community empowerment for the Ngalia community.

Ngukurr Arts Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation based in the Northern Territory, dedicated to promoting and supporting Aboriginal art and culture from the Ngukurr community. Its social impact involves fostering cultural preservation, providing economic opportunities for Indigenous artists, and contributing to community well-being through artistic endeavours. The organisation plays a vital role in preserving the cultural heritage of the Ngukurr community.

Ngukurr Language Centre Aboriginal Corporation is dedicated to preserving, revitalising, and promoting Indigenous languages and culture, primarily within the Ngukurr community in the Northern Territory. Its core social impact is strengthening cultural identity and heritage for Aboriginal people through language-focused initiatives.

Ninuku Arts Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous arts organization based in the Northern Territory that supports and promotes Indigenous artists and cultural expression. The enterprise works to preserve Aboriginal culture through artistic creation while providing economic opportunities and community development for Indigenous artists and their families.

Noongar Boodjar Language Cultural Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation dedicated to preserving and revitalising Noongar language and culture, aiming to strengthen cultural identity, knowledge, and connection to country for the Noongar people in Western Australia. This work has a significant social impact on the Noongar community, promoting cultural heritage and identity. The organisation's efforts contribute to a stronger, more connected community.

North Ballarat Sports Club is a social enterprise that provides a community hub for social events, dining, and entertainment. The club offers various activities, including live music, bingo, and dining options, aiming to bring people together and foster a sense of community. By doing so, it contributes to the social well-being of its members and the broader community.

The North Western Queensland Cultural, Heritage and Community Council Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation that likely focuses on cultural preservation, heritage management, and community development for Indigenous people in North Western Queensland. Its social impact may include preserving Indigenous culture and promoting community development. However, due to limited information, the exact social impact is unclear.

Northaven is a well respected employment and life skills provider service for people living with disability. We are an NDIS approved provider. Northaven was established in 1969 by local community members and families to create employment, training, life skills and social opportunities for people living with disabilities both within their own home, outside of home and within the wider community of Inverell and surrounding areas. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for people living with disability by offering paid employment opportunities, wherein individuals are trained through formal and on the job training in a work environment while building confidence and dignity, developing personal skills and earning respect in the wider community as an economic contributor to society. Northaven is committed to providing a safe, caring and non-discriminating work environment that allows for the delivery of a person-centered service to each individual. Northaven's life skills promotes and supports and individuals right to choice and control in participating in daily life skills, social and recreational activities both individually and as a group Northaven employees and staff care about the environment. We are working quietly in the background doing our part towards preserving the planet for future generations through our business operations of sorting and capturing as much recyclable product through its Material Recovery Facility (MRF) and security shredding before it enters the council landfill site. Through these practices Northaven aims to be an active participant in:Minimizing the environmental impact and emission of greenhouse gases omitted from the landfill site through reduction of recyclable product entering the landfill site. Increasing longevity of the site and reduces the financial and environmental burden to the local community and governmentContinuing to provide “real jobs” for people living with disability Northaven provides real paid employment and training ( accredited & non accredited) for individuals that supports their economic contribution to society. Northaven supports individuals choice and control in developing practical life skills and provide social, recreational and community participation of an individuals choice within their own lives and community

Bluegum specialises in broadacre grounds maintenance for industrial and commercial customers. Bluegum carries out a range of jobs including slasher mowing, brushcutting and tree planting. Bluegum is a certified social enterprise. We have over 20 years of experience providing reliable and high-quality services with an impeccable safety record and fantastic crew of supported employees. Our customers compliment us on our professionalism, safety and communication. Our supported employees tell us that working at Bluegum is like being part of a family and that it is everything they want in both a workplace and a job. Our supported employees earn awards-based wages and contribute to the running and safety of Bluegum grounds maintenance. We provide them with uniforms and social activities and offer to support them to try employment in other social enterprises or open employment.

Nunga Wangga Media Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous media organisation based in South Australia that supports cultural expression and community engagement through media activities. The organisation contributes to preserving and promoting Aboriginal culture while building capacity within Indigenous communities. While specific operational details are limited, its focus on Indigenous media suggests dedication to cultural storytelling and representation.

OCC Enterprises (OCCE) is a Melbourne-based social enterprise providing meaningful employment for 100 people living with disability. Backed by specialised workplace supports and training programs, our social enterprises are renowned for delivering on quality, timelines and value. At OCC Enterprises we have an adaptable and dedicated work force which caters to large or small projects with quick turnaround times. We are:* a trusted and experienced organisation with 30+ years’ experience.* a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise – eligible spend under the Victorian Government’s Social Procurement Framework* a registered NDIS provider Our services for social good:* The OC Eco T-Top Bollard* OC Eco Fleet Cleaning* Customised administration services* Speciality packing and light manufacturing OCCE provides individualised, meaningful and varied employment services to people with a disability. Employment with OCCE provides opportunities for skill development, aids confidence building, creates social networks and provides increased financial freedoms for people with a disability. OCCE prides itself on supporting our workforce to develop their skills and their careers in a supportive and inclusive environment. We individualise our employment services to meet specific needs and aspirations. We start by discussing a participants career goals and creating an individual employment plan to track their progress. We work hard to find the right employment fit for participants and to offer training opportunities along the way.

The Old Beechworth Gaol operates as a social enterprise offering historical tours, a cafe, and e-bike hire. It aims to preserve and share the history of this significant heritage site while contributing to local tourism and providing employment opportunities within the community.

OneMob Media Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation that provides a platform for Indigenous voices, promotes cultural expression, and fosters community connection through media activities. The organisation serves and represents Aboriginal communities, likely through radio or other media channels. Its primary social impact involves promoting Indigenous cultural expression and community connection.

Disability Services provider specialising in providing supported employment (ADE) accommodation, respite & life skills support to people living with a disability. Orana provides supported employment, training, housing, respite and life skills support to South Australians with disability. Our aim is to provide people with disability the chance to live and work as part of their community, as independently as possible. Working at Orana is not just a job for people with disability. It’s a great way to meet friends, learn new skills and be part of an organisation that support people with disability and their families. Orana offers a broad range of work opportunities to suit just about everyone's interest and skill level.

Ozanam Industries is a Special Work of the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW (Vinnies), employing over 100 Australians with disability at our three Work Centres in Stanmore, West Ryde and Coonamble. We have over 40 years’ experience providing a professional, customer focused service to some of Australia’s most respected companies, State Government departments and community groups. We provide cost effective, reliable and on-time services for our clients. We can provide a range of services from Promotional Packaging, Commercial Cleaning, Digital scanning & storage, Labelling, Mail-outs, Shrink-wrapping, to providing a commercial laundry & courier service, and sewing promotional tote bags in Regional NSW. We pride ourselves on our work being accurate and high quality, no matter the deadline we are given. We promote inclusion and diversity within the local communities.We provide linkages for our employees to access other service providers , community activities and groups of interest. We maintain a strong footprint in Regional communities through our Vinnies stores, Vinnies financial support programs and our Australian Disability Enterprises where employment opportunities and supports are sometimes limited. We provide meaningful, employment and training to over 100 persons with disability in Sydney metro and Regional NSW.We harness the individual capabilities of each employee in a safe, supportive environment that offers development opportunities. Our priority is to ensure that each employee has the opportunity to develop to their full potential as a member of the Australian workforce. This also gives the employees a sense of worth as well as self-confidence, which enables them to become active and involved members of their communities. Ozanam Industries benefit supported employees and their families by:• Providing genuine pathways to open employment • Helping to identify career and skill development options• Provision of accredited training and on the job work skills• Equipping people with the confidence to actively participate• Providing a range of employment opportunities through the diversity of our contracts and partners • Wrap around support services• Evidence based support model• Quality purpose built workplaces

Palmtree Wutaru Aboriginal Corporation for Land and Culture is an Indigenous corporation based in NSW. While specific operational details are not available from the public register, its name indicates a primary focus on the preservation, management, and promotion of Aboriginal land and culture within the community.

Papulankutja Artists Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous art centre based in Western Australia. It supports Aboriginal artists, fostering cultural preservation and creating economic opportunities for the community through the creation and sale of art.

Papunya Tjupi Art Centre Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous art centre based in the Northern Territory, supporting Aboriginal artists and fostering cultural expression. It provides economic opportunities within the community, promoting cultural preservation and exchange. The centre's activities contribute to the social and economic development of the local Indigenous community.

Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media is an Indigenous corporation operating in Western Australia that focuses on media activities to serve and represent Aboriginal communities in the Pilbara and Kimberley regions. The organisation aims to foster cultural preservation and strengthen community voice through media production and broadcasting services. By providing essential media services to remote and underserved Indigenous communities, it helps preserve Indigenous languages, stories, and cultural knowledge while addressing information gaps in regional areas.