Australian Social Enterprises

Food Next Door combines human potential with farmland potential to transform vacant land into healthy productive foodscapes and build community. Our farmer members are former refugees and new migrants who want to grow organic food for our community and teach the next generation. Our mission is nurturing land, nourishing people.

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To create pathways out of homelessness for young people.

To create pathways out of homelessness for young people.

To create pathways out of homelessness for young people.

To create pathways out of homelessness for young people.

For Dignity is the little shop helping stop human trafficking. Through ecommerce and social media, we educate and advocate for the end to exploitation (human trafficking and modern day slavery). We retail a curated collection of gifts, homewares and fash

The company’s Primary Social Purpose is to multiply the social and environmental impact benefit of funds invested by charities and social enterprises into their built environment and design projects, by providing professional strategy, circular economy and design services at pro-bono and/or discounted rates.

An artist collective stocking work from over 50 East Gippsland artists.

I am Operations Manager for a charity where we provide assistive devices to those with limb differences around the world using 3D printing technology.

Friends of Hospice Op Shop Ballarat is a volunteer-run thrift store that raises funds to support hospice and palliative care services in the Ballarat region. The op shop sells donated second-hand goods, providing affordable shopping options to the local community while funding end-of-life care services.

Friends of Hospice Op Shop South Ballarat is a social enterprise that operates an op shop to raise funds for community and charitable organisations, specifically supporting hospice care. The op shop sells donated goods, promoting sustainable consumption and community engagement. By shopping at the op shop, customers support the organisation's social impact.

Friends with Honey is an environmental education and awareness business. Our social purpose is to inspire individuals to make positive changes in their communities and the world. Through educational programs on sustainability and biodiversity, Friends with Honey empowers individuals to become more informed and engaged members of their local communities, capable of making a positive impact on the environment. This social enterprise business promotes hands-on learning opportunities through teaching about biodiversity, sustainability and citizen science, which helps to build important skills and foster a sense of community and connection to nature. Ultimately, Friends with Honey seeks to educate, inspire, and empower individuals to become stewards of the environment and promote a sustainable and thriving future for all.

Fungi Solutions is an organic waste recycling facility, taking in local resources which would otherwise go to landfill, and using mushrooms to transform them into sustainable packaging.

Futures Common Equity Housing Co-operative Ltd provides affordable housing solutions through a co-operative model, aiming to address housing insecurity and promote community well-being. The organisation supports low-income individuals and families, offering them a sense of belonging and control over their living situations. By doing so, it contributes to the creation of more equitable and sustainable communities.

Gang-Gang Arts is a social enterprise that promotes arts and culture, providing a platform for emerging artists and engaging with the community through various programs and events. The organisation aims to foster creativity, inclusivity, and social connection. By supporting local artists and offering workshops, exhibitions, and volunteer opportunities, Gang-Gang Arts contributes to the vibrant cultural scene in Victoria.

To reducing waste ending up in landfill buy designing and manufacture products made from 100% recycled plastic.

Currently working with all Secondary Schools in the Geelong Region for Structured Work place Learning.

Gippsland East Local Learning Employment Network

Employment- generating- creates employment and training opportunities for marginalised people