Australian Social Enterprises

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City Building Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous‑owned entity based in New South Wales that historically delivered construction and building services with the aim of creating employment and economic opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The corporation is currently under receivership, indicating significant financial distress that has interrupted its service delivery and social impact initiatives.

Civic Kitchen & Catering now providing ready made meals in Engadine and Nowra. Civic Industries, the social enterprise arm of Civic Disability Services, provides a range of services for commercial catering, cafes and food production events for clients across Sydney and NSW. Products and services include Building Trade, Repairs & Maintenance, Business & Administrative Services, Catering & Hospitality. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Clan of Lifu Indigenous Corporation is a registered Indigenous corporation based in New South Wales, operating under the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) framework. Due to limited publicly available information, specific details about the corporation's activities, programs, and social impact outcomes are not accessible at this time.

The Coastal Sydney and Illawarra Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation and registered charity, focused on matters pertaining to Traditional Owners in the Coastal Sydney and Illawarra regions. Its specific activities are not detailed, but it aims to deliver social value to the Indigenous community. The organisation's goals and objectives are not explicitly stated, but its registration as a charity suggests a commitment to social impact.

Coffs Harbour Aboriginal Social Events Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation that organises social events for the Aboriginal community in the Coffs Harbour region, fostering community cohesion, cultural connection, and well-being among local Indigenous people. The organisation aims to promote cultural preservation and community engagement. Its social impact is primarily focused on the local Indigenous community.

Coffs Harbour Dolphins Social Men's Group Aboriginal Corporation supports Aboriginal men in the Coffs Harbour region by providing social connection, peer support, and community engagement activities. The organisation enhances social cohesion and cultural wellbeing while addressing isolation and promoting mental health among Indigenous men.

Collective Leisure is a certified social enterprise, proudly recognized as a 'business for good' by the Australian regulator Social Traders and accredited with the international People and Planet First verification. Our mission is to reduce health inequity through innovative programs that promote physical activity and well-being, tailored to underserved communities. These include: -Supporting people with disabilities, -Assisting individuals in their mental health recovery, -Reducing social isolation and loneliness among seniors, and -Delivering culturally responsive programs. As a Work Integration Social Enterprise (WISE), we are equally committed to creating meaningful training and employment opportunities for young people from refugee backgrounds in the sport and leisure sector.

Collective Leisure is Australia’s first social enterprise leisure management company We offer facilities management, physical activity & wellbeing programs and training & employment services, within the leisure industry. Our Clients: Councils, leisure operators, schools and colleges, general public Our Purpose: Enable well-being without boundaries Our Mission: Reduce health inequity within our communities Products and services include Community & Social Services, Sport & Rec Equipment & Services, Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Colly Connected Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered in NSW, but its specific activities and social impact are unknown due to limited information. It is likely to support Indigenous communities, but the exact nature of its work is unclear. Further research is needed to determine its social impact.

Colly Gamilaraay Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations. Due to limited information, its operational activities and social impact are unclear. The corporation is based in NSW.

Comalgoola Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous business registered with ORIC and ACNC, operating as a charity for the benefit of Indigenous communities in New South Wales. Specific activities, programs and social impact are not detailed in available information.

Community and Economic Development Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation based in NSW that works to foster community and economic development within Aboriginal communities. The organisation aims to improve social and economic well-being through targeted initiatives that build capacity and create opportunities for Indigenous people.

We are a pioneering social enterprise in the Australian construction industry. We build more than houses, offices, hospitals and hotels. We build communities where everyone benefits and thrives. For every project we do for you, you are helping to create new lives for our team of new Australians (migrants, refugees and asylum seekers) who now call this land home. Products and services include Building Trade, Repairs & Maintenance. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

The Community Flower Studio (CFS) is a youth-focused registered charity with ACNC, which runs a Not-for-Profit Social Enterprise selling floral arrangements, indoor plants and terrariums to the public. CFS runs an online shop and hosts monthly pop-up stalls in Willoughby. Net proceeds will fund our Youth Mental Health Program (Creative Workshops, Youth Mentoring, Duke of Edinburgh Social Services and Intergenerational Exchanges). Products and services include Community & Social Services, Gifts or rewards. Primary beneficiaries include A charitable or not for profit organisation. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Recognition Membership.

Community Flower Studio is youth-focused Charity which has a Not-for-Profit Social Enterprise arm. CFS sells floral arrangements, indoor plants and art pieces to the public. Net Proceeds will be used to support YOUTH facing mental health challenges. CFS offers various creative workshops to youth via collaborations with Out-Reach Youth Services such as StreetWork, a charity established since 1980. By nurturing their creative talents, encouraging face-to-face interactions and inspiring them with lived experiences of CFS members, YOUTH learn valuable life skills. For those YOUTH interested to assist with CFS Pop-Up Shops, they will gain work experience in retail customer service and work ethics. For those who are keen to pursue post-secondary studies at TAFE or Universities, CFS will look for suitable mentors to support their aspirations. This will help them find meaningful employment in the future. CFS officially launched a free 'Youth Mentoring Program' for young people (12 - 30 yr). This program was the finalist in 2024 Mental Health Matters Community Initiative Award. Dr Bibiana Chan was awarded the '2024 Environmental Citizen of the Year' by the Willoughby City Council through her work with Community Flower Studio and in particular the 'Petal-it-Forward' campaign (a charity partner with the Return & Earn Scheme).

Community News Hub Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous media organisation that provides news and storytelling platforms specifically for Aboriginal communities in Australia. The organisation aims to empower Indigenous voices, promote cultural understanding, and facilitate community information sharing. Through its platform, it creates pathways for Indigenous representation and education in media.