Australian Social Enterprises

Bridge Darebin is and innovative, not-for-profit organisation, neighbourhood house and certified social enterprise bas in Preston and Thornbury. Our services include training and adult education, childcare, community programs, training café and catering, events, venue hire and circular economy initiatives. We strengthe

Kadjina Community Store Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous community store providing essential retail services to the Kadjina community in Western Australia. The enterprise supports the economic well-being and food security of the local Indigenous community by operating a community-owned store. As an Aboriginal corporation, it prioritises community benefit over profit distribution.

Amata Anangu Store Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous business and registered charity operating as a community store in the Northern Territory. It likely provides essential goods and services to the Amata Anangu community, aiming to improve access and support local well-being.

Areyonga Store Aboriginal Corporation operates a retail store serving the remote Areyonga Indigenous community in the Northern Territory, providing essential goods and services that would otherwise be unavailable. As an Indigenous corporation, it supports local economic participation and community well-being by ensuring access to necessities in a remote location with limited commercial options.

Atitjere Homelands Store Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous-led enterprise operating a store that provides essential goods and services to the Atitjere homeland community in the Northern Territory. This supports local economic activity and enhances community well-being.

Ballan and District Chamber of Commerce supports local business owners through networking events, monthly meetings, and educational programs. It fosters a healthy business community by connecting professionals, facilitating knowledge sharing, and promoting regional commerce. The organization contributes to local economic development and community building in the Ballan region.

The Ballarat Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc is a social enterprise that organises events such as the Ballarat Show, promoting agriculture, animal husbandry, and rural development. The organisation aims to educate and engage the community in these areas, while also providing entertainment and economic benefits. By doing so, it contributes to the social and economic well-being of the region.

Bedford is a not-for-profit registered charity that exists to support people with disability to live the life they choose through jobs, pathways and opportunities. As the second-largest employer of people with disability in Australia, Bedford provides a broad range of employment options, services and supports for nearly 1400 clients across 22 sites in South Australia. Bedford exists to support people with disability to live the life they choose through jobs, pathways and opportunities. Our Bedford-backed social enterprises offer a range of products and services, including food and beverage, manufacturing and landscape construction, with all profits returning to Bedford to create more opportunities. Providing employees and clients with meaningful employment and a variety of services and supports, such as social programs, residential care, training programs, and capacity-building.

Bluebush Cattle Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered in the Northern Territory. While its name suggests involvement in the cattle industry, specific details about its operations, programs, or social impact are not publicly available.

Bohemia Downs Pastoral Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation primarily engaged in pastoral activities, including land management and agriculture. It aims to generate economic and social benefits for its Aboriginal members and community through these operations.

cape solutions provide supported employment to more than 300 people with disability. Our team offers co-packing and assembly services, warehousing and third-party logistics, food packing, corporate gifting, nursery services, and print and communications solutions. All cape solutions sites and services are ISO-9001 certified. Our capabilities- A HACCP food-safe room- A commercial print and multimedia room- Container docking facilities- More than 12,000 square meters of factory and warehouse space between our sites- Capacity to store 1,500 pallets indoors across both sites, as well as outdoor storage options Our locations - cape solutions North (1-7 Belfast Street Broadmeadows)- cape solutions East (52-62 Rooks Road Nunawading) We are a certified social enterprise with over fifty years in operation that employs a large and flexible team of Australians with disability. cape group aims to deliver social impact by providing people with disability the opportunity to work, build connections, and reach their full potential. Our goal is to equip, educate and inspire our people so, should they wish to, they can progress into open and mainstream employment. We work with a wide range of industries so our people can build varying and transferable skills that reflect the current job market. This variety also provides an opportunity to explore their passions and purpose.

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.

ConnectGV provide individualised options for local people with a disability and their families to ensure their goals and dreams can be achieved. The organisation has grown and evolved over the years to be the largest disability service within the Goulburn Valley that offers Day Options, Employment Options, Accommodation Options, Individual Support, Support Coordination and Plan Management. ConnectGV's creates a fully inclusive community and to that end it seeks partnerships that allow it to offer many of these options within the local community. ConnectGV also owns and operates a number of Social Enterprises, namely Billabong Garden Complex, Billabong Flowers, Ruby Saltbush Cafe and Billabong Rags. These businesses not only provide quality products and services to the local community, they provide valuable paid employment and training options for people with a disability.

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Corella Creek Community Store Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous-led organisation operating a community store in the Northern Territory. Its primary function is to provide essential goods and services to the Corella Creek community, thereby supporting local access to necessities and fostering community wellbeing.

dal Café & Catering operates as a café and catering service. dal's mission is to reduce disadvantage and increase the participation of young adults with disability to open employment and enable them as valued members of the broader community.dal strives to provide leadership in building inclusive communities by fostering a culture that supports transition into full and equitable employment. dal models and facilitates inclusive, non-discriminatory employment practices. In 2011 dal received the Australian Disability Enterprise Excellence Award. dal creates pathways for young adults with disability to either supported or open employment and increases their independent living skills and confidence to access community supports and activities. Our vision is to provide adults with disability to experience meaningful employment in a commercial environment.

Daguragu Community Store Aboriginal Corporation operates a community store in Daguragu, providing essential groceries and household goods to local Indigenous residents. The store aims to improve food security and access to affordable nutrition while creating local employment opportunities. It also supports community health and cultural initiatives.

Desert Garden Produce Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous business operating in the Northern Territory, likely involved in food production and cultivating produce in desert regions. It aims to provide economic and social benefits to Indigenous communities. The organisation's activities are expected to contribute to the well-being of local communities.

We offer a range of supports across our organisation to care for people on their journey in life and welcome you to explore as many or as little as you choose. - Supported Independent Living - 30 homes with shared accommodation - Short Term Accommodation - Respite & Short-Term accommodation - Community Access & Day Support - Programs of support to engage within the community - Supported Employment - Supported employment for Gardening, Hospitality & Coagulating and Sewing Room- In Home Support - Support for daily living services - Devonfield Services - Catering, Gardening, Meals to go, Business Services and more The Devonfield journey began in 1954 when a group of local community members created a school for disabled children within our community. After 5 years of fundraising the original Devonfield school was built in 1959. Today, 65 years on, we enter a new phase of our existence, however we continue to provide what we always have: supported accommodation, supported employment, disability support and positive encouragement towards the people we work with. Our extensive range of supports and accommodation offer people with disability the opportunity to explore life on their terms and the freedom to live an independent life. We have a dedicated team with experienced staff to support our employees and we are committed to each one of employees to develop a sense of belonging to our Devonfield community as a valued member. As a result, employees come and go over the time but many employees have been happy to work with us for 20+ years until they decide to retire. We celebrate each milestone and assist all employees to build confidence to be themselves and become more independent in our community. We provide a great supporting environment for all employees to thrive and their family members can rely on us.

Diet to Save Earth is a youth-led movement based in Melbourne that educates and mobilises young people to adopt dietary changes as a climate action. The organisation focuses on transforming consumer behaviour around food production and consumption to address climate change while contributing to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Disability Services Australia (DSA) is a respected not-for-profit organisation that provides essential community support, employment and training services to enhance the lives of people with a disability. DSA is an integral part of more than 65 communities and employs more than 1,300 people. From our early beginnings back in 1957 we have grown to become an innovative organisation, developing and evolving personalised services that drive true inclusion. We are a professional and flexible organisation, fit for the exciting future we face as the Australian disability sector undergoes profound and fundamental change. Our priority is supporting people to reach their full potential at home, at work and in their community life. Each year, we reaffirm our commitment to our mission of enabling opportunities for people with a disability to experience choice, inclusion and achievement.

Distinctive Options Noweyung continues its evolution as an organisation providing a range of quality disability support services to individuals aimed at delivering better life outcomes. Our community based organisation Noweyung Ltd was established in 1954 to provide a range of services for people with disabilities in East Gippsland. In 2024 Noweyung Ltd merged with Melbourne based Distinctive Options and Noweyung became Distinctive Options Noweyung. Distinctive Options Noweyung offers quality disability options with a range of innovative and collaborative partnerships within both the local and broader communities. Distinctive Options Noweyung provides a range of support services to adults in the areas of education, training, community development, pre-employment, employment and advocacy services.

Doon Doon Pastoral Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation in Western Australia, likely involved in pastoral or land management activities. Its primary goal is to generate economic opportunities and deliver social benefits for its Indigenous community.

Erub Fisheries Management Torres Strait Islander Corporation is an Indigenous organisation that manages fisheries resources for the Erub community, promoting sustainable fishing practices and supporting local livelihoods. This organisation preserves cultural connections to the sea and contributes to the well-being of the Torres Strait Islander community. Its primary focus is on environmental conservation and community development.