Australian Social Enterprises

The Community Plan is the highest level plan prepared by Council on behalf of the community. In 2013 Council adopted the first Towards 2030 Community Plan where the future vision for the Mid-Western Region was developed collaboratively with the community

Midwest Employment & Economic Development Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation in Western Australia focused on creating employment opportunities and driving economic development initiatives. Its primary social impact is to improve the social and economic well-being of Aboriginal people in the Midwest region.

Milpingi Ngapa Desert Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation operating in the Northern Territory that focuses on supporting the social, cultural and economic well‑being of Aboriginal people in the desert region. It likely delivers community services, cultural programs and sustainable development initiatives that create employment and improve quality of life. Its work aims to strengthen Indigenous self‑determination and preserve desert Aboriginal heritage.

Mimal Land Management Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous‑owned organisation dedicated to caring for Country through sustainable land and environmental management practices. By integrating traditional ecological knowledge with contemporary land‑management techniques, the corporation supports the health of natural landscapes while creating meaningful employment and training opportunities for Indigenous peoples in the Northern Territory. Its work strengthens cultural identity, promotes biodiversity, and contributes to the economic self‑determination of remote Indigenous communities.

As the largest and most experienced not-for-profit intellectual disability service provider in South Australia, we support you to achieve all the things you want in life, bridging the gap between what you can do, and what you want to do. We help you create your version of success and happiness in many ways. We offer services in housing accommodation, home and living supports, short-term and medium-term accommodation, allied health, day options programs, children’s and youth services, supported employment and training possibilities. We’re focussed on building lifelong relationships, where we take-away, or lessen, many of the barriers that stand in your way of living the life you want and achieving the things that are important to you. We are the largest not-for-profit disability service provider and employer in SA, providing advocacy, support and services to enable people living with an intellectual disability to live their best lives. All of our programs and services are provided by highly-skilled staff consisting of disability support workers, health professionals, administrators and volunteers. They are guided by our values of Respect, Heart, Opportunity and Community. As one of the largest employers in South Australia – with close to 1,630 staff members, including supported employees – we have a range of commercial enterprises offering supported employment opportunities in a range of fields. We give supported employees the opportunity to experience work in environments that are nurtuting and respectful. One of our major commitments is to create opportunities for people with a disability and offer a range of job opportunities.

Supported Employment - Mowing,spraying and removing grass and picking up garden waste In a large country area it is important to provide services for the community. This helps them to continue to live a healthy and supported life by taking the pressure of them by having a mowing service that is available to not only the community but also to agencies that support older people to stay at home. Another area we cover is contract work for organisations to spray, cut back scrub and mow grass, we have a larger truck to enable us to load rubbish and remove. Our supported employees feel included in a team environment that gives them a sense of inclusion and satisfaction that they can help others.

Mob Labour Hire Australia Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous corporation that, based on its name, likely provides labour hire services. Its social impact would primarily involve creating employment opportunities and fostering economic empowerment for Indigenous Australians. This contributes to community development and self-determination within Indigenous communities.

Mosaik Experiences is a Victorian social enterprise that uses arts and cultural experiences to improve wellbeing, foster social inclusion and create meaningful community connections. Their programs serve seniors, people with disabilities, children and youth, while also providing employment opportunities for migrant professionals and artists.

Mount Pierre Pastoral Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation operating in Western Australia that engages in pastoral activities, primarily cattle and livestock production. The organisation contributes to Indigenous economic development by providing employment opportunities and supporting sustainable land management practices within its community. Its operations help preserve Traditional Owner connections to Country while generating economic returns for Indigenous stakeholders.

Mt Liebig Community Store Aboriginal Corporation operates a retail store providing essential groceries and household goods to the remote Indigenous community of Mt Liebig in the Northern Territory. The enterprise aims to improve food security, support local health and nutrition, and create employment opportunities for community members. By offering culturally appropriate services and training, the store contributes to the economic empowerment and wellbeing of the community.

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

Multicultural Consulting Services is a certified social enterprise in Victoria providing labour hire and recruitment services that connect priority jobseekers, particularly long-term unemployed individuals, with meaningful employment opportunities. The organisation delivers cost-effective, inclusive workforce solutions while supporting both employees and employers through the hiring process to maximise social, economic and cultural participation in communities.

Supporting people with disabilities since 1952! Multitask provides disability support services to over 300 people in regional NSW. Multitask provide employment opportunities for almost 100 people with disability. The sales revenue from theses businesses assist Multitask to provide support, training and resources to this workforce.

Munupi Arts and Crafts Association is an Aboriginal Corporation based in the Northern Territory. It focuses on supporting Indigenous artists by facilitating the creation, promotion, and sale of their art and craftworks, thereby fostering cultural preservation and providing economic opportunities for the community.

Murong Gialinga Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders Corporation is an Indigenous not‑for‑profit organisation based in New South Wales that delivers culturally appropriate services and economic opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The corporation aims to strengthen community wellbeing, preserve cultural heritage, and foster sustainable development through collaborative initiatives and social enterprise activities.

Muru Mittigar is a proud Dharug Aboriginal Social Enterprise based in Western Sydney that provides employment, education, and training opportunities for First Nations people while delivering cultural awareness programs, community assistance services, and professional landscaping and land management services.

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My Habitat Catering Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous-owned and operated catering business based in the ACT. As an Aboriginal Corporation, it contributes to Indigenous economic empowerment and community development through its commercial activities, providing employment opportunities and fostering self-determination.

Nadrasca is a social enterprise that provides services, facilities, and support programs for people with disabilities, aiming to empower them to live, learn, work, and play independently. The organisation offers various services, including printing, packaging, and employment opportunities. Nadrasca's commercial division, Nadrasca Industry, supplies outsourced services to organisations while providing a social footprint in the community.

Supported employment programsTraining and educationSocial support and domestic assistanceDrop in assistanceDomestic violence referral program for Aboriginal programsArts and craft programsAustralian Disability Enterprise (ADE) including a café specialising in catering, work crew for garden maintenance, confidential document shredding and Specialist Treasures Shop Reasonable and necessary supports•Increase independence•Increase social and economic participation; and•Develop capacity to actively take part in the community Supports provided by skilled and effective local workforce

Navaroo is a certified social enterprise in Victoria that provides landscaping, civil works, and soft landscaping services while empowering refugees, migrants, and asylum seekers with meaningful employment opportunities in the construction industry. The organisation helps new Australians gain skills, achieve economic independence, and integrate into their new community through job training and meaningful work.

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Newara Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous not‑for‑profit organisation based in New South Wales that works to improve social and economic outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities through culturally appropriate services and programs. The corporation strives to empower Indigenous individuals and families by fostering education, health, employment, and cultural wellbeing.

Ngadju Conservation Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous-led organisation dedicated to environmental stewardship and conservation activities within the traditional lands of the Ngadju people in Western Australia. The corporation works to protect and manage natural landscapes while supporting the cultural heritage and self-determination of the Ngadju community.

Ngarlan Store Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous-led enterprise operating a retail store, likely within a remote community in Western Australia. It aims to provide essential goods and services, thereby enhancing food security and fostering local Indigenous employment.