Australian Social Enterprises

QSEC Stories is a platform by the Queensland Social Enterprise Council that showcases and celebrates diverse social enterprises across Queensland. It highlights impact-driven businesses addressing social, environmental, and community challenges across multiple sectors.

This Indigenous corporation is dedicated to suicide prevention, likely serving the Quandamooka community in Queensland. While specific activities are not detailed, its core mission is to improve mental health and well-being among Indigenous people.

This Indigenous corporation in Queensland provides services related to alcohol and drug dependence. Its social impact is focused on improving the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities affected by substance abuse.

Red Lily Health Board (Aboriginal Corporation) is an Indigenous organisation likely dedicated to providing health services and support to Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory. Its social impact focuses on improving health outcomes and overall well-being for these communities.

RedDoor Community Services is a certified social enterprise operating a cafe in Cloncurry while providing community support services across Mount Isa and Cloncurry in regional Queensland. They support marginalized youth aged 10-24 and people with disabilities/NDIS participants by providing employment pathways, training opportunities, and personalized support to help overcome barriers related to remote living, trauma, and systemic challenges.

Ripple Learning is a social enterprise providing best practice training and development solutions across Australia, including workshops in conflict management, wellbeing, and performance. The organisation creates a positive ripple effect by directing all profits to youth mental health charities, supporting families, children and students.

The Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation focused on delivering essential medical and dental healthcare services. It aims to improve health outcomes and access to care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Riverina region of NSW.

The Riverina Murray Cultural Healing Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation operating in the Riverina Murray region of NSW. Its name suggests a focus on cultural preservation, promotion, and healing for Aboriginal communities, though specific programs or activities are not detailed in the provided information.

Self Help Workplace employs 43 adults with a disability. The team work across five commercial business units:Prime Timber Production: manufacture of pine and hardwood products, including pallets, survey pegs, garden stakes, bins and boxes; docking, custom products for the wine and berry industryMerit Commercial Solutions: pick & pack, product assembly, mail outs, print finishing, security shredding, industry cleaning ragsEncore Clothing: second-hand clothing boutiquePlenty Catering & Hire: corporate catering, bus and room hireSpruce Grounds Maintenance: domestic, commercial and industrial yard work We provide high quality products services at competitive prices delivered in full and on time. We provide meaningful and productive employment so people with disability can enjoy independent lives. Their families appreciate that our team is valued and respected.

ShareTree Inc. is a Victorian-based certified social enterprise that improves mental health, wellbeing and performance in organisational cultures through science-based training, technology solutions and assessments. They serve individuals, government, corporates, schools and community organisations, with a focus on supporting charitable and not-for-profit organisations.

Silverlea started over 50 years ago by a group of concerned citizens to provide education services to children with developmental delays it expanded to take in accommodation services, transport, education and employment services over time

Simo's Boxing Club Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous-led organisation registered in Queensland. While specific activities are not detailed in the provided information, its name suggests it operates a boxing club, likely focused on promoting physical activity and community engagement within the Indigenous community.

SkillsConnection is a not for profit Community organisation.We provide services and supports to people of all ages and abilities. We provide services 24 hours 7 days per week 52 weeks of the year. We pride ourselves on our quick response for request for services and we support participants where possible to choose their own support staff to ensure personality compatibility.We are registered provides with Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), Transport Accident Authority (TAC), Department Social Services (DSS) and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).We hold current quality accreditation for National Disability Service Standards (NDSS) Human Service Standards (HSS) and ISO9001:2008

Soap Aid is a Victorian social enterprise that collects and recycles waste soap from businesses across Australia and New Zealand, reprocessing it into new hygienic bars for distribution to communities facing major hygiene challenges. The organisation has diverted over 380 tonnes of soap from landfill and distributed more than 3.8 million soap bars to vulnerable populations globally, while generating revenue through B2B hygiene products to fund their charitable activities.

Gumnut Place was established in 1986 by a group of families/friends of people with disabilities. Our business includes provision of 5 business units:A wood workshop which manufactures heat treated hardwood/pine pallets suitable for export, blasting and survey pegs. A commercial kitchen supplying daily deliveries of cakes, slices, biscuits to a local supermarket and catering for meetings, forums and private catering. A commercial laundry with long standing contracts to launder work wear for the local mine as well as other weekly washing/ironing orders for domestic and local businesses. A Trophy, Engraving & Badge-Making Service supplying an extensive range of trophies, medallions, shields, awards, commemorative plaques and personalised engraving on almost any surface. A Secure Document Destruction Service for local businesses with pick up and delivery. Gumnut Place provide numerous high quality products through our many business units that ultimately meet the needs of our local community. We also provide community inclusion, skills development and career progression opportunities for a high number of paid/volunteer employees with disabilities. Gumnut Place provides a happy and productive work environment for Supported Employees to reach their full potential through skills development, training and career progression. We provide an avenue for Supported Employees to build long lasting friendships with work colleagues and gain a feeling of ownership and pride in the quality products they produce.

South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation dedicated to providing medical services. Its social impact is primarily focused on improving health outcomes and access to healthcare for Aboriginal communities in the South Coast region of NSW.

Sparechair Cafe is a social enterprise providing learning and employment opportunities to young people living with disabilities or mental health issues. The organisation operates a cafe, kitchen garden program, and horticulture social enterprise to support its beneficiaries. By doing so, it addresses the challenges faced by young adults in pursuing further study and employment opportunities.

Our Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE)* has more than 20 highly talented professionals, and 30 years of experience to help get your data, admin and computer based work completed easily and affordably. SCIA provides a wide range of services for people living with spinal cord injury and other physical disability, including: employment, information, advocacy, NDIS support, exercise therapy and peer support. SCIA offers full award wage positions, training and career development to all supported employees

St John Ambulance Queensland is a not-for-profit charitable organisation established in 1883, providing life-saving first aid services, training, and equipment across Queensland. They deliver community and healthcare services including emergency response, first aid education, eye care programs, youth development, and community transport services.

St John Ambulance Australia (Victoria) is a certified social enterprise that has served the community for over 137 years, providing essential health services, first aid training, and transport services. Proceeds from their commercial activities including training, product sales, and healthcare services fund their community programs, making first aid and emergency response capabilities accessible to all Victorians.

St Vincent Industries has been operating as a Social Business since 1972, providing employment, training and support for people with a disability. We are the leading manufacturer and supplier of cleaning cloths and recycled rags in southern Tasmania, with a varied customer base supplying over 600 clients across Tasmania. Our site in North Hobart employees more than 35 people to produce quality rag products to customers across Tasmania, offering paid employment and nationally recognised training to people with a disability, in an environment that provides the support they need to reach their full potential in the workplace.

Sunny Spectrum Supports Pty Ltd is a social enterprise that provides autism and neurodiversity training and support programs, therapeutic and support services for neurodivergent people, aiming to create a more inclusive and supportive community. Their mission is to make their community feel better supported, more included, and safe to be their true self. They offer various products and services, including community and social services, and healthcare services.

Founded in 1952, Sunnyfield has grown in depth and breadth of support services. Sunnyfield Enterprise workplaces play a vital role in providing employees with a sense of purpose, independence, friendship and skills development. We take great pride in working in partnership with our business customers to develop, high quality tailored packaging and assembly solutions that will deliver the best results. - 3 x Sydney locations - Automated and hand packaged solutions - Our promise is delivery in full and on time Vision: Excellence in supporting people with intellectual disabilityMission: To enrich the lives of people with disability by creating choice, opportunity and skills for lifeValues: Respect, Trust, Honesty and Innovation Day to Day, we deliver services for over 1,800 clients, including young children, teenagers, adults and seniors. Sunnyfield employs over 1,200 staff in NSW and the ACT, providing accommodation services, assistance with daily life, social and community participation, supported employment and clinical services. Sunnyfield offer a range of active support options so people with disabilities can try new things, learn additional skills, and get involved in their community. Sunnyfield Enterprises provides employment for people with disability across three Sydney locations, bringing industry and community together to create sustainable, meaningful employment opportunities. Working together with families, friends and dedicated staff, Sunnyfield supports a brighter future for people with disability. Guided by our values of respect, trust, honesty and innovations, it’s our mission to enrich the lives of people with intellectual disability through person-centred active support that creates choice, opportunities and skills for life. Opportunities exist for Supported Employees to become Assistant Team Leaders through the newly created mentoring and training program at Sunnyfield Enterprises. Over a 14month period all Supported Employees work towards attaining a Process Manufacturing and Language, Literary and Numeracy Certificate III qualification.

Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation dedicated to providing health services. Operating in the Northern Territory, its primary social impact is to improve health outcomes and enhance the overall wellbeing of Aboriginal communities.

SURUMAU GLADIATORS FOOTBALL CLUB TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CORPORATION is an Indigenous corporation that operates a football club, likely serving the Torres Strait Islander community. Its primary aim is to provide sporting opportunities, fostering community engagement and promoting physical well-being.