Australian Social Enterprises

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.

CERES Fair Wood is a social enterprise selling sustainably sourced timber and wood products, with proceeds supporting CERES Community Environment Park in Melbourne's inner north. The enterprise provides employment opportunities and environmental education while promoting sustainable forestry practices and reducing waste through salvaging and repurposing timber.

Australia’s ONLY NDIS Accredited Electronics Manufacturer & Precision Product Assembly At our Hornsby based manufacturing center of excellence we provide state-of-the-art Mycronic Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Assembly Services while providing meaningful and rewarding employment for individuals with disabilities. Australian-Made since 1984, CNS has taken pride to expand its supported workforce which now accounts for over 60% of employees at CNS. The remainder includes engineers, technicians and production personnel who are highly skilled and have years of experience. Supported by a quality system accreditation to ISO9001 2015, we specialise in high quality printed circuit boards and product assembly services that provide value, responsive service, technical excellence, global component procurement and agility. CNS is a manufacturing company operating as an Australian Disability Enterprise. This allows CNS to provide employment opportunities to people with a disability that may find it troublesome to enter the mainstream workforce. The work done at CNS by the Supported Workers offers them a sense of community belonging, as they interact with others with similar disabilities to themselves, as well as staff member without a disability. CNS always strives and has prided itself on workplace integration, with everyone’s work just as important as anyone else’s in the organisation, working together to achieve our outcomes. The Supported Workers of CNS are heavily involved in the day to day manufacturing process, using the abilities they have and skills they have learnt to contribute high quality work that goes towards supporting Australia’s mining, transport, animal conservation, to name just a few industries. Their employment also allows them financial independence, a social platform to interact with friends and colleagues and the opportunity to learn new skills, giving the feeling we all perceive from what society deems a “normal” life.

Challenge is an ADE supporting people with disabilities. Activities include Welby garden centre nursery, garden maintenance service, secure document destruction, light manufacturing, letterbox deliveries. Registered as an NDIS Service Provider Challenge supports the community by engaging disadvantaged individuals in employment and training in variety of meaningful activities, including horticultural, garden maintenance, light manufacturing, packing, secure document destruction, and mail box distribution. By having a opportunities of activities employees are able to engage in activities that best suite their skills and abilities. This variety assist the employees to maximise their potential and productivity and creates a genuine job satisfaction for the individuals.

Chrysaor Studios is Australia's first social enterprise film studio, a 2,100m² facility on the Gold Coast. We provide state-of-the-art virtual production and sound stages to empower a more... Read more

Culls Earthmoving Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous‑owned earthmoving business operating in New South Wales, delivering construction‑related services while generating employment and economic opportunities for Aboriginal people. Through its commercial operations the corporation supports Indigenous economic self‑determination and contributes to community development.

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.

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.

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.

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

Euraba Paper Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous business based in NSW, potentially involved in paper-related activities such as manufacturing or arts and crafts. The organisation's social impact is unclear due to limited information. It may contribute to the preservation of Indigenous culture and provide economic opportunities for Indigenous Australians.

Gamilaroi Civil Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous corporation likely involved in civil works, contributing to economic development and employment opportunities for Indigenous people within the Gamilaroi community. The organisation aims to provide opportunities and support the local Indigenous community. Its activities may have a positive impact on the social and economic well-being of the community.

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.

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.

Glen Industries is an Australian Disability Enterprise providing supported employment and training for people with a disability. We ar a not for profit charitable organisation and receive some funding from the Federal Government, Department of Social Services, to provide on the job support, skill development and assessments for individuals whom otherwise may not be active in the workforce. In addition, we have a responsibility under corporations law to maintain a viable business and as such provide a range of valuable products and services within Glen Innes and surrounding communities.. . We are located in beautiful Glen Innes, Celtic Country, which is a rural community of approximately 7500 people. Glen Innes is ppositioned on the intersection of the New England and Gwydir Highways, which offers scenic routes North to Brisbane and South to Sydney, and East to the coast, Coffs Harbour 2.5 hours, and West to the ranges and plains. . . We enjoy a temperate Summer, colourful Autumn, brisk Winter, with the occassional snow fall in neighbouring communities, and flourishing Spring.

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.

Circular-economy manufacturer: durable goods (beds and furniture) made from recycled HDPE plastic, manufactured on-country with First Nations communities, with a community-ownership pathway. A venture of A Curious Tractor.

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.

Registered NDIS Service Provider providing employment and training for people with a disability. We run the local Recyclit Depot which provides a variety of tasks such as sorting loading, weighing product. Shredding, customer service etc. Recyclit also has a second hand goods shop called BowerBird. At the main office we have a community contracts area providing letter/pamphlet folding, rag cutting, laminating, photocopying etc, a costume hire shop and the Mooki Woodworks suppling pegs and stakes to Mines, surveyors etc. We provide a variety of services to the community such as collecting of kerbside Recycling bins and picking up commercial recycling, shredding of confidential documents. Providing training and support to people with a disability in our community. Assisting with support coordination of NDIS plans. Packaging, folding, mailouts, laminating. We also supply a large variety of pegs and stakes for the mine and surveyors. We provide an environment which makes our employees feel safe, comfortable promoting self esteem making them valued in our community and their workplace. We offer support to them, their families, carers and advocates including then in meetings and any social events. Our open door policy provides them with the knowledge they can approach Management and staff with any issues or concerns.

We are a Queensland-based social enterprise helping people with disability lead fulfilling and independent lives. Over the past 50+ years, we’ve created an integrated network of services to provide people with disability the essentials, routine, and stretch they seek in life. Whether it’s employment, learning, living arrangements, community involvement, or anything else in between – we work alongside people to help them achieve the things they set out to. We do this with the help of our social enterprise businesses, organisational partnerships, and DES and NDIS service streams. We like to think of it as an ecosystem of opportunity. Help impact lives by directly employing over 300 people with disabilities and helping others find meaningful work with inclusive employers. We enable independent living for those with cognitive disabilities and provide social connections and daily routines through our hubs. We also help businesses become inclusive employers and have a ripple effect of social good. At Help, our vision is clear: an inclusive world where people with disability lead fulfilling, independent lives. With our scope of services available to our supported employees, we've created what we call our 'ecosystem of opportunity,' empowering them through high-impact services shaped around their goals.

Herbs of Gold Australia is an Australian complementary medicines company committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of people through high-quality, evidence-based nutritional and herbal supplements. For over 35 years, Herbs of Gold Australia has combined traditional herbal knowledge with modern nutritional science to develop products that support holistic health outcomes. Our formulations are developed with a focus on quality, efficacy and sustainability, using carefully selected ingredients and rigorous manufacturing standards. As a purpose-led business, we are committed to creating positive impact across our communities, workplaces, and supply chain. We believe better health extends beyond products alone and includes how we support our people, operate responsibly, and contribute to a healthier future for both people and planet.

Est in 1969 we currently employ 134 people.Our services include, packaging, kitting, electronic waste, Return & Earn depots, 3PL, warehousing, media/product destruction & recycling, Candle manufacturing and retail No ordinary workplace!Hoxton – operating since 1969. We employ more than 100 people with barriers to mainstream employment Hoxton has grown from humble beginnings into a modern workplace. We now proudly provide meaningful employment to more than 100 people who face barriers to mainstream employment, including people living with disabilities. We balance a business-like approach to contract packaging with a friendly and supportive work environment for the people we employ.All our packaging services are performed by a proficient and experienced workforce. Every one of our employees takes great pride in their work. Hoxton also provides valuable add-on packaging services such as labels, barcode labels, batch labels, pallet wrapping, pallet storage and inventory control. Packaging is more than putting things in boxes. Protection, handling, storage, savings on materials and presentation for sale are important aspects of packaging. All our packaging solutions and add-on services meet high quality standards. And they are competitively priced, so you get value for money. We create jobs for people facing barriers to mainstream employment we are RESPECTFUL, we are FUN, we are OPEN, we are SUPPORTIVE, we take RESPONSIBILITY. WE ARE HOXTON – AND THESE ARE OUR VALUES At Hoxton, success is measured by the impact we have on the lives of our employees. Over the past 47 years we’ve learned that participating in work transforms lives in ways people don’t expect. We have a workforce filled with happy, proud, confident and productive people. They give their best and they know that’s appreciated. At Hoxton everyone is welcome We have an active social club. A designated public transport bus runs to and from Liverpool Station every morning and afternoon. Here’s what our employees and their families say about Hoxton “People with disabilities don’t get accepted in a lot of workplaces but here they are accepted and appreciated by the supervisors. We make a lot of friends here, in the outside world we are seen as different but here they are seen as people not disabilities. I like working at Hoxton because it’s a safe environment. The people and supervisors are so friendly, lovely training officer and boss who understands us and isn’t hard on us but if we do something wrong they will come down on us.” ~ Sergio “Since Lauren has been working at Hoxton I have found that she is a lot more confident and is not worried about voicing her opinions anymore. She is also showing a much more mature attitude and doesn’t react to situations as quickly. She now has a good network of friends and she looks forward to going on the social outings that are held through work.”~ Anne – Lauren’s Mum When Ryan joined Hoxton Industries in January 2014 my first impression of the workplace was “wow” as it was clear that Hoxton was run very professionally and that it was more than just a place of employment – it was a hub where relationships are built and friendships are formed.It was clear from the outset that Ryan would thrive here. He has developed skills he didn’t even know he had – work wise, emotionally and socially.Ryan is supported in doing something different every day, expanding his skills and giving him the courage to continue to develop.His confidence has increased immensely – and the knowledge that he is contributing to the workforce, home and the community gives him a sense of pride in himself he didn’t previously have. Ryan is a changed person since starting at Hoxton. Because of all the help and support he receives, he is happier, healthier and more confident than we ever thought possible. Hoxton has given him the sense of responsibility and dedication required to hold down a job – and he has forged new friendships which enrich his life.He can’t wait to go to work every day because he just loves it! Every day is a great day for Ryan at Hoxton Industries!

Indi-genious Lighting Australia Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous business based in South Australia, operating in the lighting sector, aiming to foster Indigenous economic participation and community benefit. The organisation likely provides lighting solutions while promoting Indigenous employment and economic development. By doing so, it contributes to the social and economic well-being of Indigenous communities.

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.