Australian Social Enterprises

The Stawell YMCA Health and Fitness Centre is a social enterprise that provides sports, recreation, and leisure activities to the community. It aims to promote physical activity, health, and wellbeing among its members. The centre's programs and services have a positive social impact on the community, particularly in terms of health and social connections.

Creating opportunities for inclusiveness in our thriving communities

We are registered charity focusing on incubating innovative ideas and develop frugal solutions by young Australians. We are a community focused organisation

OpShop.org is a free online directory that lists op shops and thrift stores operated by community and charitable organisations across Australia. The platform helps users discover second-hand stores in their area, supporting the reuse of goods and reducing waste to landfill.

Stockaders Common Equity Housing Co-operative Ltd, operating as Common Equity Housing Limited, provides affordable housing solutions through a co-operative model, aiming to address housing insecurity and promote community well-being. The organisation supports its members by offering various housing options and services. By doing so, it contributes to the social and economic development of the community.

Storytelling, community storytelling events, social justice storytelling and advocacy programs, humanising the workplace.

Strategy&Ops is a purpose-driven social enterprise that helps organisations turn sustainability strategy into real-world action through practical advisory, applied research, and accessible training with measurable impact. Our work spans climate change, ESG, energy transition, circular economy, and sustainable cities, with a strong focus on real-world application, capacity building, and outcomes that deliver environmental and social value across sectors and regions.

A youth-led radio station and educational media space for young people aged 12 to 25.

We make Enquire, Grant, Contract and Impact Reporting Software, designed to empower those who do good.

Talking Sticks offers nourishment for the heart, mind and soul, for people shaping a sustainable, just and beautiful future.

Tatura Community House is a social enterprise that provides various services to the community, including childcare and room hire. The organisation aims to support the local community by offering a range of programs and activities. However, the exact social impact is unclear due to limited information.

We exist to build technology for the social sector by supporting 17 SDG specific organisations and enabling a shared impact model for these organisations through e-commerce. Our secondary purpose is to provide a level, subsidised playing field for all social sector companies by providing subsidised technology support services. Our third purpose is to bring the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals into the mainstream narrative. To educate people through choice.

The Big Issue is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that supports and creates work opportunities for people experiencing homelessness, marginalisation, and disadvantage. They help people help themselves by running social enterprises that provide income, build confidence, and capacity for self-help. The organisation addresses various social issues, including homelessness, unemployment, and social exclusion.

The Common Bean Cafe is our social enterprise established to provide a space for young people to gain work experience and develop their skills and confidence required in finding work.

the Daily Routine is a personal care brand that is on a mission to reduce single-use plastic through water-soluble hygiene pods.