Australian Social Enterprises

Canowindra Housing Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation focused on providing and managing housing services for the Aboriginal community. Its primary social impact is to improve housing outcomes and living conditions for Indigenous people in the Canowindra region.

Canowindra Tweed Byron Aged and Disabled Aboriginal Corporation provides support and care services to aged and disabled Aboriginal people in the Canowindra and Tweed Byron regions of NSW. The organisation enhances the well-being and quality of life of vulnerable Indigenous community members through dedicated aged and disability support services.

Caringa was created by the community, for you. We support the experience and enjoyment of ‘A Complete Life’ with choice and independence, delivering services and support across the Clarence Valley and Coffs Coast areas. We are a community-focused charity organisation that delivers the person-centred and co-designed supports that you expect and deserve. Caringa Australia was created by the community, for you. We support the experience and enjoyment of ‘A Complete Life’ with choice and independence, delivering services and support across the Clarence Valley and Coffs Coast areas. We are a community-focused organisation that delivers the person-centred and co-designed supports that you expect and deserve. Caringa is proud to provide Australian made, quality products and services at cost effective rates Australia wide. Caringa pursues sustainability through our people, processes and business decisions to enhance the wellbeing of clients and our wider local community. Caringa Store provides opportunities for people with disability to gain specialist knowledge and skills within supported employment. Caringa promotes inclusion, takes action for effective change and partners with our community for social change so that our clients experience acceptance, empowerment and inclusion. The Caringa Store is proud to be open to the general public for all products and services and welcomes all queries, sales, purchases and questions from the wider Community at any time.

Carwoola Council of Elders Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous representative body serving the Aboriginal community in the Carwoola region of NSW. The organisation focuses on fostering cultural continuity, providing community guidance, and advocating for the rights and interests of local Indigenous people.

To empower migrant and refugee entrepreneurs to launch their own business and create a more inclusive Australia!

CatholicCare’s Disability Service recognises your potential! We believe that everyone has the right to Learn, Work and Connect. Our Disability Services will give you that opportunity. If you’re looking for:- Social programs to make lasting friendships and explore your community,- Life skills development to live more independently,- Support to build skills for work and help to find the right job, or, - Assistance at home and in the community, including the best gardening and cleaning services. We are here to help. We know that your goals are as unique and individual as you are, so together we’ll design a plan that is just for you. Your team will champion and support you along the journey to achieve your goals. To find out more, contact our friendly team for an obligation free discussion.

"We promote dignity, strengthen families and connect communities. -Preserving human dignity, affirming that each person is loved and has a role to play. -Valuing subsidiarity, supporting people to make their own decisions about their lives. -Nurturing the common good, fostering relationships so everyone has a sense of belonging. -Acting in solidarity with others, walking in their shoes to understand their needs."

CDACC - Camden Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered in NSW. Its specific activities and social impact are not detailed in the available information, with only a speculative suggestion of a focus on digital arts.

Central Coast Girls Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered in NSW. While its name suggests a focus on supporting Indigenous girls in the Central Coast region, the provided public register details do not specify its programs or social impact.

Our mission is to make reuse the norm, not the exception, by delivering integrated reusable packaging systems that remove operational friction for venues, festivals, workplaces, and high-density environments. Cercle's core activities are designed to achieve both environmental and social outcomes. Environmentally, we reduce reliance on disposable products, minimise waste sent to landfill, and support lower-impact resource consumption through reuse infrastructure and data-driven circular systems. Socially, we create meaningful employment pathways for individuals who frequently face barriers to employment, including people with experiences of incarceration, domestic violence, and long-term disadvantage. Through partnerships with community organisations and social procurement initiatives, Cercle seeks to demonstrate that circular economy systems can simultaneously generate measurable environmental benefits and inclusive economic participation.

Australia’s ONLY NDIS Accredited Electronics Manufacturer & Precision Product Assembly At our Hornsby based manufacturing center of excellence we provide state-of-the-art Mycronic Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Assembly Services while providing meaningful and rewarding employment for individuals with disabilities. Australian-Made since 1984, CNS has taken pride to expand its supported workforce which now accounts for over 60% of employees at CNS. The remainder includes engineers, technicians and production personnel who are highly skilled and have years of experience. Supported by a quality system accreditation to ISO9001 2015, we specialise in high quality printed circuit boards and product assembly services that provide value, responsive service, technical excellence, global component procurement and agility. CNS is a manufacturing company operating as an Australian Disability Enterprise. This allows CNS to provide employment opportunities to people with a disability that may find it troublesome to enter the mainstream workforce. The work done at CNS by the Supported Workers offers them a sense of community belonging, as they interact with others with similar disabilities to themselves, as well as staff member without a disability. CNS always strives and has prided itself on workplace integration, with everyone’s work just as important as anyone else’s in the organisation, working together to achieve our outcomes. The Supported Workers of CNS are heavily involved in the day to day manufacturing process, using the abilities they have and skills they have learnt to contribute high quality work that goes towards supporting Australia’s mining, transport, animal conservation, to name just a few industries. Their employment also allows them financial independence, a social platform to interact with friends and colleagues and the opportunity to learn new skills, giving the feeling we all perceive from what society deems a “normal” life.

Challenge is an ADE supporting people with disabilities. Activities include Welby garden centre nursery, garden maintenance service, secure document destruction, light manufacturing, letterbox deliveries. Registered as an NDIS Service Provider Challenge supports the community by engaging disadvantaged individuals in employment and training in variety of meaningful activities, including horticultural, garden maintenance, light manufacturing, packing, secure document destruction, and mail box distribution. By having a opportunities of activities employees are able to engage in activities that best suite their skills and abilities. This variety assist the employees to maximise their potential and productivity and creates a genuine job satisfaction for the individuals.

Chastity Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous business registered in New South Wales, but its operational activities and social impact are not specified. The organisation's details are confirmed by the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations. Further information is not available due to limited data.

Chocolate On Purpose offers 'Bush Food Chocolate,' blending Belgian chocolate with Australian native botanicals. Their social purpose includes supporting Indigenous farmers through increased purchases, empowering women in cocoa farming, and eradicating child labor. They also contribute to rainforest preservation and the protection of orangutans by avoiding palm oil, preventing CO2 emissions, and helping save endangered species. Products and services include Food & Beverage Products. Primary beneficiaries include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.