Australian Social Enterprises

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.

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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DARE Industries provides products and services for commercial and domestic customers in the Blue Mountains, Penrith, and Hawkesbury Regions. The Grounds and Maintenance team excel in commercial lawn mowing, turfing and lawn care, hazard reduction, removal of noxious weeds, garden restoration and makeovers, rubbish removal, squalor specialists. Dare Industries provides top quality Australian hardwood products including, wooden stakes and pegs required by Plumbers, Concretors, and Surveyors as well as environmentally friendly kindling in handy 5kg packs of hardwood off-cuts. The Package and Assembly team can assist your business with all your packing and assembly requirements such as, mailouts, assembly of products (from step blocks to wheel barrows), string cutting and tying, bespoke packaging, preparing business folders, labelling, secure document shredding, commercial book covering and packing and weighing. All staff are fully trained, enthusiastic and committed to assisting you and your business. By purchasing any of our business services or products you are helping to provide employment and other services for people with a disability. Since 1961 DARE Industries have provided products and services (such as grounds maintenance, woodwork and packing and assembly) to customers in the community. DARE provides meaningful employment for 65 people with a disability in the community who would otherwise not be able to work. At DARE, supported employees improve their social skills and as a result are able to interact with the community in their day-to-day lives leading to a more inclusive community. DARE also gives back to the community by frequently volunteering at community events such as foundation day and Anzac day. DARE provides meaningful employment for people with a disability who would otherwise not be able to work. Not only does it provide the supported employees with more money in the bank, but it also improves their self-esteem as they are contributing to society. Supported employees experience better health and well being, improve their skills and expand their social networks. DARE has had a number of apprentices who have gone on to join the open work force. Family members of DARE supported employees know that they are well looked after, building new skills, developing a social network and becoming more independent.

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.

Djarlma Healing & Construction Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous-led organisation in Western Australia, focusing on healing-related services and engaging in construction activities. It aims to create social impact through cultural preservation, community well-being, and economic empowerment for Indigenous people.

Duroux Tip Trucks Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous-owned Aboriginal Corporation operating in NSW, providing tip truck and transport logistics services. As an Indigenous business, its primary social impact lies in creating employment opportunities and fostering economic participation for Aboriginal people and communities.

Elouera Association LTD provides quality education and employment training to people with a disability in Cootamundra, Young, Temora, Harden and surrounding districts. The Elouera Special School has provided education to children in the area for over 50 years and more recently Elouera Hire, Elouera Laundry and Elouera Recycling have provided employment and training to adults with a disability. There are real benefits to the wider community from having people with a disability accessing employment at one of our Disability Enterprises. Money earned goes back into the local economy, social security expenses lower, health care costs lower and these businesses provide vital products and services to the community.Disability Employment costs tax payers a lot less that alternative day services. Every dollar spent at a Disability enterprise either for goods and services or funding produces a real social dividend to local communities. Employment at one of our Disability Enterprises provides individuals with additional financial independence, greater skills, the feeling of being part of a team with purpose and the pride of having a job as part of the community just like most other people. People that have a job in general are healthier and more fit. For families of those working at a Disability Enterprise, for many they also can re-enter the workforce giving the whole family greater financial security. They tell us how much more confident their family members are that work for us.

Commercial Steam Laundry,Resosurce recovery Recycling Transfer Station and small business packaging .

Evergreen Building Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered in NSW. While its name suggests involvement in building or construction, the provided information does not detail its specific activities, services, or social impact.

Supports in employment and workplace training in a Commercial business focused on putting people and the planet first. GDP Industries is a respected social enterprise that operates within the circular economy, reducing products from going to landfill.Currently the business recycles Mattresses, Polystyrene, Timber, Clothing and other material in various warehouses across Geelong. The business has major contracts and partnerships with City of Greater Geelong, City of Port Phillip, Cleanaway, Hanhwa Defence Australia, Infrabuild, Bellarine Bayside, Surf Coast Shire and Godfrey Hirst. GDP Industries' purpose is to provide employment opportunities, connection and support for those living with a disability, thereby significantly enhancing their lives. Our Vision, is to be a leader in the provision of inclusive, safe and sustainable support to significantly enrich the lives of those living with a disability. We offer long term employment and on the job training for people with disabilities, we support them while at work, and provide their families with the surety that all employees will be treated with respect and dignity while in the workplace.Our values are: Respectful - Everyone is treated with total respect regardless of position, background and beliefs. United - We collaborate and work together in the best interest of GDPI and our supported employees. Commercial and Considered - We are committed to realising good commercial results, while considering the needs of all our key stakeholders. Inclusive and Protective - Everyone is culturally, emotionally and physically safe and free to fully express themselves. Compassionate - We care for and trust each other and treat all with the utmost dignity. Excellence -We deliver our responsibilities, strive for excellence and are accountable in everything we do.

The George Gray Centre is a long standing Not for Profit organisation that delivers disability supports for adults that reside in Maffra, Sale and surrounding areas. George Gray supports its clientele with daily living tasks, creative and recreational pursuits and vocational training. The George Gray Centre runs a lawn and garden maintenance crew that undertakes domestic, commercial and contractual works. The vision that directs and drives the lawn and garden maintenance business is the strong belief that all people should be supported in pursuing their vocational interests and be given an opportunity to secure gainful employment. GGC Lawn and Garden Maintenance provides a quality service to our domestic and commercial customers. Our Supervisors and Supported Employees have built a strong connection with the communities we service. We provide an enjoyable workplace for our two teams of Supported Employees and provide a fantastic service to our customers. Supported Employment provides opportunities for those living with disability to gain employment and build useful work/life skills. A tailored approach to each individuals needs and supports is undertaken to ensure an enjoyable and safe work is experienced each day. Our aim is to develop social skills, confidence and push comfort zones for personal development whilst earning an income. At the GGC our goal is to ensure each Supported Employee reaches their full potential to create pathways to open employment.

Give Industries is an award-winning social enterprise providing commercial electrical fitouts and maintenance services in Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Melbourne. The enterprise donates 100% of its profits to charities focused on alleviating extreme poverty and building sustainable communities for people affected by climate change.

Glenray is one of the largest NDIS registered support providers in the Bathurst region. We provide a range of support to meet your individual needs, from specialist disability accommodation through to community and individuals support, supported employment and lifestyle and learning day programs. We operate two commercial Social Enterprises:Glenray Industrial Services and Glenray Laundry. Our business model in these commercially competitive enterprises is to provide employment opportunities and workplace skills development for people with disability. We currently employ in excess of 50 people living with disability across our two locations. Glenray Industrial Services produces Timber products for domestic and export markets; Facilities Management and Grounds Maintenance services; Document Destruction; Packaging and Labelling onsite or offsite; Warehousing and Distribution. Glenray Laundry is a fully commercial and high volume production laundry servicing the Central Tablelands region. We provide linen hire for hotels, motels and the restaurant industry. We provide meaningful employment for people living with a disability in a supportive environment. We offer opportuniities to build capacity and learn new skills, through on the job and external training. Our employees gain confidence, independence and purpose from working with us and this reflects in their social interactions with friends, family and the community.

Greenway Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous-owned business operating in NSW that provides electrical services to the community. As an Aboriginal corporation, it focuses on creating employment opportunities and economic self-determination for Aboriginal people while delivering professional electrical services. The organisation contributes to community development through Indigenous economic empowerment and workforce participation.

Aware Programs is a registered NDIS provider offering positive options for people with disability. A variety of employment, training and lifestyle opportunities are offered at Aware. The Kane Rd building has a working factory, computer labs, classrooms, a recreation room, gym, movie theatre room and other facilities. Aware provides meaningful employment for people with disability.Aware-supported employees choose from a range of roles that suit their interests and capabilities. Tasks can include forklift use, vehicle detailing, production line work, embroidery, dismantling and light engineering. The Albury Upcycle Shop and Wodonga Re-use Shop are managed by Aware Programs. Aware participants are involved with the day-to-day operation of both stores. Employees are given opportunities in sorting goods, cleaning, customer service and cash handling. Not only does Aware aim to equip employees with disabilities to access mainstream employment we also provide Lifestyle and Training programs.This is to acquire the skills and qualifications needed to achieve personal and work goals. All Aware supported employees are given the opportunity to increase their skill levels. We provided people with a disability in our community the opportunity to have meaningful employment and we also offer Training and Lifestyle Programs at our Kane Road Site. Our employees have the opportunity to have more choice and control in their lives by gaining independence by earning an income.

Byron Bay Herb Nursery is a non-profit charity that provides employment and training opportunities for people with a disability who require on-going support to work. Our primary business is the environmentally best practice production of high quality herbs to the horticulture market. Katia Project Inc provides paid employment and training opportunities in the Byron Shire for people with a disability who require training and support to work. Our person-centred approach ensures that our workers are in the centre of service design, planning, delivery and review. This enables them to shape and direct service and support arrangements to suit their strengths, needs and goals, with the support of their family, friends, carers and advocates. Our primary business is the environmentally best practice production and profitable sales of high quality herbs to the horticulture and retail markets. We are committed to the physical, mental and spiritual health of our employees, customers and the community. To this end we seek to provide a place of business that is accessible, respectful and inclusive, provides challenges, rewards accomplishments, promotes learning, and encourages contributions to the business, industry and community.

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.

Kully Nguwang Clean Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous-owned cleaning business based in Queensland. The corporation provides cleaning services while creating employment and economic opportunities for Indigenous people, contributing to community self-determination and social inclusion.

Kurrajong operates 10 commercial enterprises across the Murrumbidgee region including Wagga Wagga, Deniliquin, Leeton, Narrandera and West Wyalong. 130 supported employees are employed providing services in and to the community including general commercial and domestic recycling, e-recycling, bin management, solar panel recycling, property services, laundry, catering and timber processing. Our vision is to create open, accessible and inclusive communities for all people. Our supported employees and staff make a valuable contribution to our community by providing quality, reliable and safe services that are important to the people we live and work with. Kurrajong takes pride in the person centred supports we provide to our supported employees that assist them to attain their work goals and to lead the productive and rewarding lives of their choice. We support our people with training, staying safe, and conquering any barriers to achievement.

Kyeema Support Services supports around 90 individuals and their families across the Glenelg Shire, and has been in operation for 50 years. Kyeema's mission is to Support and empower individuals to make choices to enrich their lives. Seawinds Nursery provides plants that suit Portland's coastal environment and advice from experienced horticulturists.Green Fingers Gardening does mowing, edging, trimming.Windward provides a pick up and drop off car cleaning service. Kyeema provides meaningful, interesting and community inclusive supported employment options. Employees are enabled to expand their skills and have some flexibility to work across different sites.

Disability support service with ADE's and various other supports. LFE Community Supports provides vital services to our community by offering Specialist Disability Accommodation, Community Inclusion, Early Intervention, Mental Health Service, Respite and Supported Employment. By Providing an alternate income stream to their pensions, providing training and support through employment with the hope of securing open employment and mentoring and advocating on clients behalf if required.

Maali Maintenance Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous-owned and operated entity based in Western Australia, whose name suggests it provides various maintenance services. As an Indigenous corporation, its primary social impact would involve fostering Indigenous economic participation and creating employment opportunities for Indigenous people.

Mambourin believes that every person should be able to live the life they want to. Through our employment, education and training services we provide pathways and opportunities for people living with a disability. At Mambourin we believe that a disability shouldn't be a barrier to the workplace. Our vision is a world where all people can live a life they want. That's why we offer a range of employment, training and education opportunities that enable people to participate socially and economically throughout their working life. At Mambourin we connect our employees to opportunities in the workplace such as on-the-job training, social support, or pathways to open employment- we listen to each individual to understand what they want. Outside of our daily projects we also offer support to carers and families and foster connections with our local community.

McCallum Industries provides services to organisations that are seeking cost-effective and customised inventory solutions. McCallum currently provides packing solutions to large manufacturing organisations throughout Victoria. This includes:- Specialist packing (jobs that are difficult or expensive to automate)- Shrink wrapping- Bagging and repacking- Labelling- Component Assembly- Mail outs and Collation McCallum also provides the following services:-Office cleaning-Gardening services-Labour Hire-Cloth production/sales McCallum Disability Services Inc. has provided disability support services in the Central Highlands & Northern Grampians regions for over 60 years. Today, McCallum provides accommodation, short-term accommodation, day activities, one-to-one support and employment to people with disability. McCallum provides support to over 320 people with disability each year. McCallum's aim is to provide suitable and sustainable employment options for people with disability. McCallum recently purchased a commercial laundry (McCallum Linen) which provides suitable employment options for people with disability. Further to this McCallum Industries provides numerous opportunities for people to find employment options which provides them with purpose, confidence and independence.