Australian Social Enterprises

Knoxbrooke Enterprises Limited is a Victorian social enterprise that provides employment, training and social opportunities for people living with disability. They operate a large wholesale nursery supplying plants to infrastructure projects, retailers and brokers, as well as a packaging, warehousing and assembly business. Their commercial operations create meaningful jobs and skill-building opportunities for people with disabilities across Victoria, NSW, SA and TAS.

Knoxbrooke was born out of an initiative of Rotary Ferntree Gully and Belgrave in 1966 when it was identified that the local area required such a service for a growing local community. It has been Knoxbrooke’s long and proud tradition of being there for people with disabilities and their families in a way that is valued. Knoxbrooke offer's social enterprises in both the West Gippsland and Outer Eastern areas of Melbourne, providing a broad range of employment, training and support options. Knoxbrooke Nursery - a commercial wholesale nursery supplying a broad range of plants to the retail and landscape markets in VIC, NSW, ACT, SA & VIC. Knoxbrooke Pack+Assemble - offering commercial packaging, assembly, collation, 3PL and container unloading services. Knoxbrooke Garden - commercial and domestic garden maintenance (West Gippsland only) Knoxbrooke Coffee - cafe and catering services (West Gippsland only) Vintage Vibes - upcycling clothing, furniture, jewelry and housewares (West Gippsland only) Knoxbrooke is a major local employer in both regions it operates offering employment, training and support options. With over 150 people living with disability employed and being paid award wages, through employment we change give the opportunity to help people live a fulfilling life to achieve their personal goals and contribute in the community. Each person that works for Knoxbrooke brings a particular skill set that is required to successfully operate our social enterprises. As an organisation we focus on people strengths which in turn brings the best out of people. In doing this, each persons confidence is boosted and brings about a healthy culture of working together.

Knoxbrooke Nursery is Australia’s largest social enterprise nursery, employing over 85 adults with diverse abilities across three sites in Victoria. The enterprise produces over 3 million plants annually for retail, commercial landscaping, and major government infrastructure projects while providing supported employment that creates approximately 120,000 hours of paid work per year.

Koinmerburra Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous business registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC). The provided information from the public register does not detail its specific activities, programs, or social impact.

Kojonup Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) in Western Australia. The provided public register details do not specify its operational activities or social impact beyond its status as an Indigenous organisation.

Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC is an Indigenous corporation that holds and manages native title rights and interests on behalf of the Kokatha people in South Australia. As a Registered Native Title Body Corporate, it facilitates land management, cultural heritage preservation, and community development for its members.

Kokatha Mula Nation Far West Division Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered in South Australia. Specific details regarding its activities, programs, and social impact are not available from the provided information.

Kokoberrin Tribal Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) in Queensland. The provided public register details do not specify its operational activities, programs, or social impact.

Koling wada-ngal Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered in Victoria with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC). The provided public register information does not detail its specific activities, programs, or the nature of its social impact beyond its status as an Indigenous entity.

Kombumerri Aboriginal Corporation for Culture is an Indigenous corporation likely dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Kombumerri Aboriginal culture. While specific activities are not detailed in the provided information, its purpose would typically involve fostering cultural identity and community well-being for the Kombumerri people.