Australian Social Enterprises

Oonah Health and Community Services Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation dedicated to providing health and community services. As an ACNC-registered charity, it aims to deliver vital support and improve the well-being of Aboriginal communities.

Op Ged Makrems Rugby League Torres Strait Islander Corporation is an Indigenous corporation dedicated to promoting Rugby League within Torres Strait Islander communities. Its social impact likely includes fostering community engagement, cultural connection, and health through participation in sport.

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.

Orange Aboriginal Corporation Health Service is an Indigenous corporation based in Orange, NSW. It provides health services, aiming to improve the health and well-being of the local Aboriginal community.

The Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation providing health services to Aboriginal communities in the Ord Valley region of Western Australia. Its social impact focuses on improving the health and well-being of Indigenous Australians through culturally appropriate care.

Outlook Australia is a non-profit social enterprise committed to creating an inclusive society for all. Through two distinct but connected divisions - Social Enterprise and Community Services, Outlook creates opportunities for people with disability and people experiencing other forms of social disadvantage to develop work and life skills. Outlook Australia operates Australia's largest waste management social enterprise. Through the operation of recycling centre, transfer stations, landfills and reuse shops across Australia, Outlook creates opportunities for individuals and communities to thrive. Outlook social enterprise currently operates waste management and recycling centres across Queensland and Victoria, with supported employees and priority workers making up over 70% of the workforce. Outlook Community Centre is located in Pakenham, VIc and offers a wide range programs, workshops and educational opportunities for the community in addition to extensive room hire options. Outlook is also a registered NDIS provider, delivering 1:1 and group based services and supports including high quality high intensity support in Victoria and New South Wales. Outlook is committed to creating 'An Inclusive Society for All' by creating opportunities for people with disability and people experiencing other forms of social disadvantage to thrive in life and work. This is Outlook's fair pay commitment: All employees at Outlook Australia, including supported employees, are paid 100% of the rates outlined in the award or EBA that they are employed under - including supported employees. Supported employees are NOT paid an apportioned wage at Outlook.

Outreach Mental Health is a Western Australian social enterprise dedicated to supporting people living with mental illness. As a certified Social Trader, they provide services and programs aimed at improving mental health outcomes and community inclusion for vulnerable populations.

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

Packforce has been providing reliable, cost-effective assembly and packaging services for over 50 years.Packforce has grown into a renowned service provider utilised by businesses throughout NSW. With warehouses in Frenchs Forest and Wetherill Park, we have Sydney covered. Packforce is an Australian Disability Enterprise.

Palm Island Junior Sports Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation dedicated to providing sports activities for junior members of the Palm Island community in Queensland. It aims to foster youth development, promote health and wellbeing, and build community cohesion through participation in organised sports.

The Papunya Community Store Aboriginal Corporation runs a retail store in the remote Indigenous community of Papunya, NT, providing essential goods and services to residents. By offering affordable, nutritious food and supporting community health initiatives, the corporation improves food security and overall well‑being for local Aboriginal families.

Pathfinders NT is the first certified social enterprise in the Northern Territory, delivering place-based therapeutic mentoring and wellbeing services for at-risk and marginalised young people in Darwin and across the Territory. They provide adventure-based programs, youth activities, and pathways to employment and support, empowering young people to build resilience and reach their potential.

Anuha is a Disability Support Service providing Supported Employment, Community Access, In Home Support and accommodation

People Power Services is a multicultural social enterprise in Greater Brisbane that provides cleaning services, NDIS support, and community development programs. The organisation creates employment opportunities for refugees and migrants while delivering culturally appropriate disability support services.

Peppimenarti Health Services Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation based in Peppimenarti, NT, focused on providing health services. While specific program details are unavailable, its core mission is to deliver essential health support to the local Aboriginal community.

Pika Wiya Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation primarily focused on providing health services to Aboriginal communities. Its social impact lies in improving health outcomes and well-being for Indigenous Australians.

The Pilbara Health Education Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation registered in Western Australia. Its name suggests a focus on providing health education services within the Pilbara region, operating as an ACNC-registered charity.

Pinnacle provides day program activities, supported employment and respite options in and around Ararat and Stawell. Our disability enterprises provide a wide variety of work such as laundry and linen services, nursery and gift ware retail, garden maintenance, logo branding and embroidery, gift ware printing, club and sports uniforms and commercial contracts. The Supported Employment Enterprises employ people with a disability. The income they receive provides a degree of financial independence, reducing the reliance on government subsidies.Pinnacle is a significant jobs provider, employing 220 full-time, part-time and casual employees equating to 77 EFT, making us one of the largest non-government employers in the Stawell-Ararat region.The enterprises also fill gaps in local business services providing greater purchasing choice for customers. We assist people with a disability to increase their skills and self-esteem by providing opportunities for training, employment and community access/inclusion. The service provides life and leisure experiences. These acquired daily living skills and independence can be transferred to home settings increasing their contribution to the household running. Attending the programs provides an important preoccupation, decreasing the supervisory demands on families.The Supported Employment Enterprises employ people with a disability who enjoy the same working conditions as those in the general workforce. The income received provides a degree of financial independence, reducing the reliance on family supports.

Pintupi Homelands Health Service (Aboriginal Corporation) delivers culturally appropriate primary and community health care to Indigenous residents of the Pintupi homelands in the Northern Territory, focusing on disease prevention, chronic illness management, and health promotion. By integrating clinical services with outreach and education, the organisation aims to improve overall well‑being and close the health gap for remote Indigenous communities. Its holistic approach includes maternal and child health, aged care, and mental‑health support, ensuring comprehensive coverage for all age groups.

Pixii is an Australian social enterprise providing eco-friendly, 100% organic tampons and pads, along with custom dispensers, to businesses, schools, and venues. Their core mission is to ensure free access to period products, promoting gender equality and preventing 'period panic' for menstruating individuals. They donate 50% of their profits to further social impact.

Catering is available at The Plantroom Cafe. This is a social enterprise, focusing on assisting people with disability. This food & beverage business, operating in three locations, allows people... Read more

Product Action is an Australian Disability Enterprise employing people with intellectual disabilities. We provide support, mentoring and training for our employees in order for them to actively participate in the workforce.. . The business was formed in 1986 and while the service has changed to meet the increasingly complex demands of the industry, our mandate remains the same: to provide a quality service for people with disabilities.. . At the same time however, Product Action functions as a business and is competitive within the small business sector. This is in part thanks to assistance from the Federal Government.. . We have many parents, caregivers, service providers, clients and staff who are totally committed to Product Action because they are witness to the benefits the employees get from coming to work. They also see a quality service which cares about the people who work for them and great commitment from the supported employees. Product Action is a small ADE which, very successfully, provides employment opportunities and skills development for individuals with an intellectual disability, so that they can actively participate in the workforce and increase social independence. At the same time however, Product Action functions as a business, and is competitive within the small business sector, ensuring a high quality service to our customers. Product Action provides a niche service, providing Supported Employment and skill development for individuals with high support needs increasing independence. Product Action is a small, unique service providing a person-centred approach. Our staff provide one on one support to help each individual achieve their employment and learning goals.

Project 18 the wellbeing collective is a South Australian social enterprise providing strengths-based counseling services focused on mental health and wellbeing. They work primarily with marginalised youth, using compassion-focused and strengths-based approaches to help young people identify their internal resources and develop resilience.

Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation providing medical services. Its primary social impact is to improve health outcomes and well-being for Aboriginal communities in Western Australia.