Australian Social Enterprises

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

The South Australian Stolen Generations Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organization providing support services to Aboriginal people who were forcibly removed from their families during the Stolen Generations policy period. The corporation aims to address historical trauma, facilitate healing, and preserve cultural connections for affected individuals, families, and communities in South Australia.

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-owned health organization providing medical services to Aboriginal communities across the South Coast region of NSW. The organization focuses on improving health outcomes and increasing access to culturally appropriate healthcare for First Nations peoples.

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 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.

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.

Tabulam Turtle Divers R.L.F.C. Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous rugby league football club based in Tabulam, NSW. As an Aboriginal Corporation, it likely aims to foster community engagement, cultural connection, and health and wellbeing through sport for local Indigenous people.

Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service is an Indigenous corporation providing comprehensive health services to the Aboriginal community in the Tamworth region of NSW. As an ACNC-registered charity, it delivers culturally appropriate medical care designed to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for Indigenous Australians. The organisation focuses on addressing health disparities faced by Aboriginal people through accessible, culturally safe healthcare services.

The Tasmanian Aboriginal Health Service Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous organisation dedicated to providing health services to the Aboriginal community in Tasmania. Its primary social impact is to improve health outcomes, address health disparities, and enhance the overall well-being of Indigenous people in the region.

Tastex Knitwear produces high quality School, Corporate and fashion knitwear and embroidered items. We also manufacture knitted "Envirowoolly" native animal toys made from recycled woollen off-cuts. Tastex Knitwear produces quality Tasmanian Knitwear & Embroidery which is marketed mainly in the school, corporate & Government Sectors. Tastex contributes to the Tasmanian economy, marketing our knitwear both throughout Tasmania and interstate. Tastex provides employment for 27 Tasmanians, 18 of our employees have an intellectual disability. Tastex provides ongoing training, employment and support for our Supported Employees. We provide recognised traineeships and in-house training in Textile Production which improves skills and future employment opportunities. Tastex also provides training in Life Skills which enables our Supported Employees to work towards living independently within the community.

We have achieved an excellent reputation in our local area for our high-quality packaging service. We offer our clients competitive pricing, reduced staffing costs, reduced transport costs and unsurpassed quality control.

We provide all your commercial digital printing requirements, scanning services, confidential document destruction and office paper, cardboard recycling, lawn and garden maintenance We provide employment opportunties for people with disability, who are hightly trained and motivated to provide excellent services to our customers, through our recycling services we are able to reduce the communities carbon footprint. We aslo work closely with community organistions such as rotary to assit them with their community projects, our employees get the opportunity to participate in acredited training of their choice. From helping people with basic life skills, to establishing work programs and career development plans, the Ascent team provides people with a disability and their families with the support and assistance they need to achieve their goals.

The Big Sister Experience offers mental health, wellbeing and life education workshops to young people, educators & families, across Victoria. We provide a diverse array of programs for Grade 4 to... Read more

We create meaningful employment for people with disabilities and from disadvantaged backgrounds through the operation of the ‘for purpose’ commercial laundries, delivering high quality, professional laundry and linen services to Tasmanian businesses. The benefits of gainful employment for people with disabilities and disadvantage extend throughout the wider community. Blueline Laundry betters community in which we live and work by provide stable, long term employment to our vulnerable workforce. Greater independence, social activities, and community involvement are just some of the benefits that working at Blueline provides. Our Supported Employment Program enables our team members with disability to access real work in a real work location. Supported workers are involved in all areas of the laundry. Staff members also work alongside supported employees in each area to ensure support is offered throughout the working day. Blueline Laundry is committed to empowering all staff to achieve their full potential. We provide full training with the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications.

The Bridge Inc. is a not-for-profit disability services provider located in the south-eastern and Northern suburbs of Melbourne. We’ve been helping people with disabilities develop key life skills for over 50 years. We offer job placement services, supported employment opportunities, learning in life skills, support to participate in social and leisure activities in the community. The Bridge Works is the warehousing and manufacturing service for The Bridge Employment. We provide meaningful employment for people with disabilities who require support to work. We assist with a range of business services, including labour hire, logistics support, manufacturing and e-fulfilment services. This service is useful for manufacturers experiencing space limitations; and wholesalers & importers requiring rework of products. The Bridge Works is part of The Bridge Employment which is a not–for-profit employment service provider delivering a comprehensive range of employment solutions to employers and jobseekers across South-East Melbourne. The Bridge Works provides warehouse solutions and commercial cleaning services to businesses through a supported employment enterprise. We match our supported employee's skills to the requirements of the jobs we have available, offering ongoing individualised training and guidance to complete tasks. Each employee is trained in Occupational Health and Safety Awareness, then specialised training is provided to gain new workplace skills. Our focus is on assisting people with disabilities or from disadvantaged backgrounds to maintain their employment, achieve goals and realise their full potential. We strive to ensure that each person achieves their own individual employment outcome.

The Central Australian Aboriginal Alcohol Programmes Unit Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation dedicated to addressing alcohol-related issues within Aboriginal communities in Central Australia. The organisation develops and implements programs aimed at reducing alcohol harm, improving health outcomes, and enhancing community well-being among Aboriginal peoples in the Northern Territory.

Brief descriptionBased in NSW, ACT, Victoria and South East Queensland, The Disability Trust is committed to providing highly professional care and support to people with disability and their families. Our 2 Social Enterprises, based in Wollongong, employ people with disability through IVS and The Plant Room Café. We pay an approved supported wage and provide people with a disability the opportunity to develop skills in a social enterprise that gives back to the community.IVS: Illawarra Vocational Services has a reputation for providing meaningful and valued work for people with a disability. We pride ourselves on delivering quality work at a competitive price and our employees enjoy the variety of work we offer. Our main services include: • Lawn and garden maintenance• High pressure water cleaning of pathways • Minor landscaping • Gardening services • Green waste removal • Supply of sand bags • Packaging and assembly services The Plant Room Café: Located at Edney Lane, Spring Hill, The Plant Room Café offers a great place to catch up with friends and family away from the crowds. The Plant Room’s philosophy is to create a more inclusive world through a shared joy of quality food and coffee made with the freshest ingredients. The Café has wonderful catering options whether it be for a meeting, a family get together or a celebration. We can work with you to put together a great, fresh menu that suits your budget and occasion. Call on 1300 347 224 or email the team at cafe@disabilitytrust.org.au today to discuss your next event and let us help you. Providing Disability Employment for 35+ Years and NDIS approved provider. Providing meaningful work and support to families in the Illawarra region for 30+ years.

The Flagstaff Group is an NDIS registered provider that provides life skills and employment for over 260 people with disability, who are provided sustainable and meaningful employment, training, skills development. This in turn builds confidence, independence, social inclusion and the opportunity to enhance their lives. Located in the Illawarra, Shoalhaven regions, Flagstaff operates several enterprises including a printery, braille and mailing house, commercial laundry, frozen meal production, coffee roasting, recycling, grounds maintenance, cleaning and light manufacturing including tagging, packaging and assembling, bottling, woodwork and commercial sewing. As a not-for-profit organisation, Flagstaff reinvests profits back into its social mission of enhancing the lives of people with a disability by providing employment, life skills and training. From accessible printing in braille to doing your mailing or grounds maintenance, Flagstaff can help. Get in touch today to know more about Flagstaff's services and support jobs for people with disability. Flagstaff delivers valuable education and positively adjusts mindsets about people with a disability. Many employees have the opportunity to interact directly with customers and the community. This inclusion actively demonstrates their abilities in working across a wide range of divisions and jobs. Flagstaff also positively impacts the community through the provision of meaningful work, social inclusion, and skills development opportunities. Flagstaff forms community partnerships to deliver training and hands-on work experience, as well as collaborating with like-minded not-for-profit organisations to enhance positive social outcomes, and supporting initiatives that benefit the community. Flagstaff provides social, independence, and skills development opportunities that support employees with a disability to unlock their potential and achieve their goals. Many people with a disability face barriers to employment. Providing these opportunities has benefits beyond earning a wage. Socially, employees gain independence and confidence as they spend more time at work. Employees can access a higher quality of life and services to help them engage in the community, such as using public transport. The time employees spend at work allows their families and carers to participate in the workforce, and reduces reliance on Government support and care services.