Australian Social Enterprises

Magpie Goose is a social impact business that partners with Aboriginal artists to create powerful statement clothing. The designs tell unique stories of people, place and culture, are hand screen printed onto natural fibres and made ethically into wearable art here in Australia. Products and services include Clothing & Safety Equipment, Furniture & Furnishings, Gifts or rewards. Primary beneficiaries include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

We offer hampers, giftboxes & event goodie bags featuring products that are manufactured and dispatched by women in our paid training program or procured from local suppliers. We create custom branded products and offer anything from staff & client on-boarding gifts to settlement gifts. We are staffed by women who are experiencing homelessness as a result of domestic & family violence. Products and services include Community & Social Services, Gifts or rewards, Office supplies & services. Primary beneficiaries include People experiencing & at risk of homelessness. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

We provide building Activations, Fresh Flowers, Indoor Plants and Quality gifts and hampers not available in mass markets for businesses, hotels and government. 100% of our net profit supports Australian children's education through The Smith Family. Today, we work with some incredible partners like Collins Square, Bloomberg, Lendlease, Mirvac, Charterhall, Pitcher Partners, Maddocks Lawyers, ARUP, AMP, City of Melbourne etc, Products and services include Gifts or rewards, Merchandise and Personal Products, Office supplies & services. Primary beneficiaries include A charitable or not for profit organisation. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

We support and employ people of all abilities and backgrounds to produce gourmet chocolate products using the finest locally sourced ingredients. Products and services include Food & Beverage Products, Gifts or rewards. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

MOOD is a social enterprise, registered Social Trader and ACNC charity selling purpose driven teas and programs that taste good and do good. MOOD is committed to fighting the leading cause of death for young Australians; suicide. That’s why all profits from MOOD, fund mental health programs for young people, giving them the tools and skills they need to thrive. Products and services include Food & Beverage Products, Gifts or rewards, Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include A charitable or not for profit organisation. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Multicultural Arts Victoria (MAV) is Victoria's peak arts organisation promoting cultural diversity in the arts. MAV's Artist & Creative Event Brokerage is a social enterprise providing work opportunities to hundreds of local performance artists from diverse cultural backgrounds to a broad range of clients across public and private sector. Businesses and government can work with MAV to find local performance artists from diverse backgrounds to perform at events. MAV also provides artistic and cultural consulting services for all kinds of events from small private functions to large-scale programs and festivals including for: the AFL Multicultural Round and the Queen Victoria Market's night market. Products and services include Gifts or rewards, Music & Games & Toys & Arts & Crafts & Educational. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Nadrasca Employment is a social enterprise that is dedicated to providing supported employments for Australians with disability. Products and services include Gifts or rewards. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Part of Endeavour Foundation, QArt Studio and Gallery provides employment, mentoring and training for a talented group of professional artists with a disability. QArt Studio is a purpose built, professionally operated studio where artists are given support and artistic direction by qualified managers enabling them to reach their artistic potential. Products and services include Gifts or rewards, Music & Games & Toys & Arts & Crafts & Educational. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified (Grace Period). Membership: Connections Membership.

The Queen Victoria Women's Centre is an iconic Melbourne landmark that supports women through creative experiences, community resources and the power of connection. We program creative events, have beautiful venues available to hire, offer space to like-minded organisations and support women makers through our shop and corporate gifting service. We are by women, for women - always. Products and services include Venue Hire, Gifts or rewards. Primary beneficiaries include Marginalised Women. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

QVWC SHOP is an initiative of The Queen Victoria Women’s Centre, an iconic Melbourne landmark that supports women (cis, trans and non-binary inclusive) through creative experiences, community resources and the power of connection. ​​ QVWC SHOP is a feminist design concept store that exists to celebrate women entrepreneurs, and showcases locally sourced and designed products by Victorian Women artists, designers and makers. Products and services include Gifts or rewards. Primary beneficiaries include Marginalised Women. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Raven Collective Services offers curated gift hampers and a paid work program empowering women affected by Domestic or Family Violence toward financial independence. Our mission is to provide therapeutic work environments and training for personal and professional growth. By creating opportunities for women, our products and programs aim to make a positive impact, contributing to a resilient community. Products and services include Gifts or rewards, Community & Social Services. Primary beneficiaries include Marginalised Women. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

RREPP as a Social Traders certified enterprise and being People + Planet First verified, produces Match quality Sports Balls for Schools & Sporting Clubs and custom created Organic Fairtrade cotton Uniform Polo's & Tees for Schools and for Corporates for their events and conferences. Plus we have a small merchandise area that includes Organic Fairtrade cotton Tote bags & Tea Towels. Products and services include Clothing & Safety Equipment, Gifts or rewards, Merchandise and Personal Products, Sport & Rec Equipment & Services. Primary beneficiaries include People in developing countries. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

SisterWorks provides innovative and flexible production solutions for government, commercial and private sectors. We have the capability to work onsite or offsite for small or large, one-off or on-going production jobs in assembling, picking and packing, screen printing, sewing, and custom projects. For your in/outdoor events, contact us for speaking engagements, workshops, pop-up markets, business catering, sausage sizzle, or barbecue. Products and services include Business & Administrative Services, Catering & Hospitality, Gifts or rewards. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Space2b offers Gift Hampers, Clothing and Safety Wear and Artwork. All products can be branded, and are ethically handmade in Australia. Space2b also offers team-building 'Cultural Experiences' for employees to immerse themselves in new worlds. We provide employment opportunities to over 200 Cultural & Linguistically Diverse migrants, refugees and asylum seekers annually, and deliver programs to connect and build networks. Products and services include Clothing & Safety Equipment, Gifts or rewards, Office supplies & services. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified (Grace Period). Membership: Connections Membership.

In response to Covid-19: Thankyou will be able to fulfill large orders from May. Thankyou is a social enterprise. We believe we can end global poverty in this lifetime, together. That's why we commit 100% of the profit from our products to helping people in need. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality, Cleaning Services & Equipment & Supplies, Food & Beverage Products, Gifts or rewards. Primary beneficiaries include People in developing countries. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

The Beautiful Bunch is a Melbourne-based florist bringing joy through flowers and creating jobs for women from refugee backgrounds. The women we work with face significant challenges to securing a job in Australia. Our purpose is to support them to build the confidence, skills, and social networks needed to find meaningful employment. Products and services include Gifts or rewards, Office supplies & services. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

The Fig Tree Gift Shop sells beautiful gifts that have been lovingly handmade by talented artisans around the world, supporting their small businesses or social enterprises. We donate 50% of the profit to The Fig Tree Children, who are providing opportunities for orphaned and vulnerable children and youth in Sierra Leone. Products and services include Gifts or rewards. Primary beneficiaries include A charitable or not for profit organisation. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

The Good Box is a social enterprise organisation that creates beautifully packaged gift boxes to give to those experiencing homelessness. All items inside the boxes are first-hand, quality items and are distributed to 35+ charities nationally. We also facilitate education programs for schools and CSR team building activities for businesses. Products and services include Gifts or rewards, Clothing & Safety Equipment, Personal & Domestic Services. Primary beneficiaries include People experiencing & at risk of homelessness. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Recognition Membership.

The Karma Collective offers a range of ethically and locally crafted gifts, accessories and homewares. We employ people who face barriers to work, and we donate 50% of profits to help animals and protect threatened habitat. Our signature products are our hand-poured candles, and we also offer a range of corporate gifting solutions. We exist to create gifts that give back. Products and services include Gifts or rewards. Primary beneficiaries include Animals. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Partnering with Lovewell Foundation, Lovewell works with women who are rebuilding their lives. Our café provides a safe place and community for them to grow into their purpose. At Lovewell we want customers to know our narrative and the women behind these stories – the WHO we are, the WHAT we do and the WHY we do it. We want customers to feel the culture, the welcome, the care and the love that goes into preparing and delivering their food and coffee. We want them to see the big picture – that we really are changing one woman at a time, one coffee at a time. They need to know that at our café, their coffee means a woman can get back on her feet, can hold her head high, can rebuild her life and her confidence, can take her place in the community, can feel safe, can grow, can provide for herself or her family and that she is enough. Products and services include Venue Hire, Catering & Hospitality, Gifts or rewards. Primary beneficiaries include Marginalised Women. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

The Social Outfit (TSO) is a fashion label with a difference! We're a registered charity operating as an independently accredited, social enterprise. We provide employment & training in the fashion industry to people from refugee & new migrant communities in clothing production, retail and design. We believe, tapping into the creativity of refugee communities leads to empowerment and social inclusion. Products and services include Clothing & Safety Equipment, Gifts or rewards, Industrial Production & manufacture. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Experts in ethical, sustainable and local manufacturing, repairing and upcycling of textile products (clothing, accessories and homewares). We manufacture bespoke designs for clients, as well as offer a range of customisable merchandise, including t-shirts, bags, hats and more. We have a repair & alteration service for corporate uniforms and the general public. We supply corporate gifts from a wide range of diverse designers. Products and services include Clothing & Safety Equipment, Gifts or rewards, Merchandise and Personal Products. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

We exist to believe in people until they believe in themselves. By creating beautiful, high-quality food and products, we empower and employ women with lived experience of domestic violence and homelessness. Walk alongside vulnerable women as they rebuild their self worth and independence, breaking free from homelessness and disadvantage. Buy Good, Do Good; it's that simple. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality, Gifts or rewards, Cleaning Services & Equipment & Supplies. Primary beneficiaries include Marginalised Women. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Indulge in fresh, delicious food catered by Waverley, where every bite supports meaningful employment for adults with disabilities. Order online for meetings, events, and more. Waverley have has five Social Enterprises across Catering, Grounds Maintenance, Packaging, Assembly and On Site Labour. Check out the listings for these businesses for more details of our specific capabilities. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality, Gifts or rewards, Food & Beverage Products. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

We run pop-up events and artist-led workshops in partnership with refugee entrepreneurs. We also sell refugee-powered gift hampers Australia-wide. Lack of connections & digital savviness often mean that many refugee entrepreneurs operate in the dark & don’t receive the attention they deserve. We make it easy for conscious consumers to find gifts & events while making a meaningful social impact. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality, Community & Social Services, Gifts or rewards. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.