Australian Social Enterprises

Indigo Power is an Australian social enterprise that delivers tailored clean energy solutions, including electricity retail and the development of renewable energy and storage assets. Their purpose is to enable a society powered by 100% renewable energy, fostering environmental sustainability and empowering local communities.

Infoxchange is an Australian social enterprise that leverages technology to achieve social justice. For 30 years, they have partnered with community, government, and corporate entities to address critical issues such as homelessness, family violence, mental health, and disability, while also supporting Indigenous communities, women, youth, and families. They provide IT services, digital transformation solutions, and run community programs to empower vulnerable individuals and organisations.

The Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) is a member-based, purpose-led peak body for infrastructure sustainability in Australia. It administers the IS Rating scheme, a voluntary sustainability rating tool for infrastructure projects, and provides training, advocacy, and a sustainable supplier directory to ensure infrastructure delivers social, cultural, environmental and economic benefits.

The Community Bike Hub takes a full life cycle approach to active transport. Providing sales and servicing of bicycles, accepting donations of bicycles of all condition, recycling or refurbishing bicycles for donation to refugees & asylum seekers. Alongside this we offer education services to students & the wider community both onsite and offsite. Products and services include Community & Social Services, Training & Education Services, Waste Management & Landfill. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Inner West Community Enterprises Limited is the holder of the franchise for Community Bank Seddon. Inner West Community Enterprises Limited is a community owned company and operates on a profit for purpose model, which means revenue generated by customers banking such as loans and deposits are reinvested back to the local community. Products and services include Financial and Insurance Services. Primary beneficiaries include A charitable or not for profit organisation. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Innovation Unit is a not-for-profit social enterprise (a registered charity in Australia) with offices in Melbourne, Perth, Auckland and London. We partner with people, communities and organisations to address complex challenges, develop new solutions and create social impact at scale. Our participatory and collaborative approaches are informed by 15 years of partnerships and projects in local and international contexts. Products and services include Business & Administrative Services, Community & Social Services, Marketing and Communications. Primary beneficiaries include Families, children or students. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Inspiring Brighter Futures Foundation is a Queensland-based non-profit that provides mentoring programs to support individuals and families facing life challenges. Formerly known as Fair Go Australia Foundation, the organisation aims to motivate and guide vulnerable community members toward brighter futures through personalized support services.

We work with disengaged youths, and women who have been out of work for over 6 months, to get them motivated about their future, complete their high school education (if appropriate), and get them into employment or further study. Products and services include Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include Marginalised Youth. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

We are an RTO that offers Foundation Skills through to Cert 3's through an online platform with one to one tuition to support students who have previously disengaged from learning to re-engage in their future and become work-ready and employable. Products and services include Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include Marginalised Youth. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Ironside Resources is Victoria's leading recruitment agency specialising in supporting Australian Defence Force veterans with their transition to civilian employment. As a certified Social Trader, they connect veterans and their families with meaningful career opportunities while providing HR services to businesses across Australia.

iSTEM Consulting is an Australian social enterprise that connects skilled women in STEM with relevant job opportunities through direct recruitment and internships. It also empowers early-career STEM women through mentorship, leadership development, and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion within the STEM workforce.

Jigsaw Group is an Australian social enterprise dedicated to training and transitioning people with disability into award wage employment through a unique 'work-through-work' model. It operates a commercial arm providing document management and business services, with revenue directly funding comprehensive training and real-world work experience, thereby fostering inclusion and economic independence for its beneficiaries.

JobQuest is a NSW-based social enterprise established in 1987 that provides vocational education and training while employing disadvantaged job seekers including at-risk youth, long-term unemployed, refugees, and migrants. Through commercial services in property, cleaning, and horticulture, JobQuest creates pathways to employment and helps participants develop skills to transition to the open labour market or start their own businesses.

Joii is a Queensland-based not-for-profit social enterprise that creates opportunities for disadvantaged Australians through self-sustaining businesses. It focuses on providing employment, housing, and training support primarily to prisoners, ex-offenders, and other marginalized individuals. The organization reinvests 100% of profits from its trading enterprises into social impact programs.

Jumpleads NFP is a Victorian social enterprise that jump-starts arts and community initiatives to change cultures and invigorate communities for a better future. They deliver education and training, strategic communications, tailored community development programs, and special events including Make a Change and Pop Up Art programs. Their primary focus is supporting disadvantaged people through creative and community-based approaches.

JUNO Institute is a Melbourne-based social enterprise that delivers leadership development programs pairing emerging leaders with disadvantaged community members through 12-week mentoring relationships. The organisation creates reciprocal value by building adaptive leadership capacity while helping long-term unemployed and marginalized individuals achieve sustainable employment or education outcomes.

Just Gold is Australia's first certified full-service management consulting and creative agency social enterprise. They provide affordable high-end consulting, strategic communications, diversity & inclusion, social impact, and creative services while reinvesting profits into social initiatives.

NFP Law, a social enterprise of Justice Connect, provides free or low-cost legal assistance and training to not-for-profit community organisations. This work strengthens the capacity of the NFP sector and advocates for better legal standards, ultimately supporting social justice initiatives across Australia.

JustWorks, an initiative of Jesuit Social Services, is a values based supported recruitment service. JustWorks is founded on over 15 years experience supporting diverse candidates through employment programs in a range of sectors, including utilities, infrastructure and government services. JustWorks aims to support businesses by offering recruitment services and inclusive training for both candidates and the employer. Products and services include Human resource services & recruitment, Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

We are a 100% Australian owned and operated company with over 20 years experience in delivering major projects across the country. Specialising in sewer, water, gas, stormwater, power and comms services for major development projects, we have the proven capability and experience delivering airport, defence, rail and road infrastructure projects. Products and services include Building Trade, Repairs & Maintenance. Primary beneficiaries include Marginalised Youth. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Orsum is a software development company based in NSW that builds custom software, web applications, and mobile apps with a focus on innovative design solutions. However, the provided website content does not clearly articulate any specific social mission or measurable social impact that would distinguish it as a social enterprise.

Kenshi Life Changing Candles is a Melbourne-based social enterprise that hand-pours candles and diffusers, employing refugees from Myanmar. Every product sold funds a 500g pack of pasta or rice that is purchased by Kenshi and delivered to food charity partners, helping address food insecurity among disadvantaged communities.

Kerma Napata Meroe is a social enterprise based in Victoria, primarily focused on supporting New Migrant and Refugee Communities. Its social impact is centered on assisting these vulnerable populations, likely through various integration and community development initiatives.

Kick it Out is a certified social enterprise in Victoria that educates individuals, communities, and corporate sectors on the effects of stereotyping and socially undesirable behaviours. They provide employment and education opportunities to hard-to-reach, Indigenous, disabled, and marginalised individuals while promoting social inclusion and acceptance across Australian communities.

Kimchi Club sells healthy, delicious Korean food made with premium Australian ingredients. Our social purpose is to empower migrant women, especially those facing language barriers, by offering them job opportunities and a supportive, flexible work environment. Through our food, we aim to share Korean culture while fostering community and inclusion in Australia. Products and services include Food & Beverage Products. Primary beneficiaries include Marginalised Women. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.