Australian Social Enterprises

Karuna Dawn is a purpose-driven social enterprise that empowers artisans in underserved communities through fair trade partnerships, creating ethical, vegan accessories that support both people and the planet. Karuna Dawn was set up to create unique, high quality, sustainable, vegan & cruelty free products that have been ethically made, for consumers who want to make the kind and compassionate choice. We aim to transform and uplift as many lives as possible. Breaking cycles of poverty through education, training, employment, and opportunity.

Kazbah is a vegan and vegetarian fast food restaurant with a goal to help people eat #lessmeatmoreoften by providing delicious vegan food hat carnivores love. We are building a Franchiseeship model that will support asylum seekers from the Middle East thr

At just 14, Liam created Kenshi as a social enterprise with a mission to make the “perfect” candle that would feed thousands of people a month. Since 2019, Kenshi candles & diffusers have been hand poured by refugees from Myanmar living in Australia. Every product funds a pack of 500 gram pasta/rice that is purchased by Kenshi and then delivered to our food charity partners. Products and services include Gifts or rewards, Marketing and Communications, Merchandise and Personal Products. Primary beneficiaries include Other disadvantaged people. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Neighbourhood house focused on community development, social engagement and skills advancement

Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified (Grace Period). Membership: Connections Membership.

Kerr Capital is a social enterprise that helps small business owners make informed decisions about selling, succession planning, and increasing business value. They provide a Value + Sellability Diagnostic to assess business value, identify areas for improvement, and create a plan for sale readiness. By doing so, Kerr Capital aims to support the long-term sustainability of small businesses and their owners.

Kerrooleet Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) in Victoria. The provided information does not detail its specific activities, programs, or social impact.

KIO focus on educating individuals, communities and the corporate sector on the effects of socially undesirable behaviours and stereotyping in Australia. We offer a range of programs and services that actively encourage and promote social inclusion and acceptance within communities and target potentially harmful behaviours. Products and services include Community & Social Services. Primary beneficiaries include Long Term Unemployed People. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Kids Like Us is a Not for Profit social impact organisation operating a social enterprise model. It was established in February 2013 as a registered charity with DGR status in Bayside, Victoria. KLU was created after three children with a strong social

We are a hospitality social enterprise. We believe in eating well for good.

We auspice a Men's Shed w the King Valley NE Victoria. We auspice a Men's Shed the King Valley. We have a Men's Shed adjacent to the Centre that we auspice and we have a monthly P

Kirra of Mari Parrintyi (Parintji) Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation that aims to benefit the Parintji Aboriginal community, although specific activities and social impact are not detailed. The organisation is registered in Victoria and may focus on delivering services and programs to support the local Indigenous community. Further information is not available due to limited data.

The Kirrae-Whurrong Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) in Victoria. Based on the provided information, its specific operational activities, programs, and social impact are not detailed.

Kirrip Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation, however, its specific activities and social impact cannot be determined due to limited information. The organisation is registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations and the ACNC. Further details are not available.

knext provides career design and career development services to CALD people. 20% of the profits goes towards social impact programs that tackle inequity.

Registered charity serving BDSM communities across Australia in health, education and culture

Knoxbrooke Enterprises operates 4 social enterprises providing critical employment opportunities for people living with a disability. Yarra View Bushland Nursery, producing over 3m plants per year with 150 employees, including 85 people living with a disability. Knoxbrooke Outsource - a packaging and light manufacturing enterprise with 50 employees including 40 living with a disability.

We are a group of social enterprises focused on providing employment, training and social opportunities for people living with disability. We operate a large wholesale nursery supplying plants for infrastructure projects and to retailers and brokers. We also operate a packaging, warehousing and assembly business working alongside other commercial enterprises. We supply products and services across Victoria, NSW, SA and TAS. Products and services include Horticulture & arboriculture, Industrial Production & manufacture, Transport, Freight & Logistics. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

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.

Koling wada-ngal Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered in Victoria, aiming to support the local Indigenous community. Due to limited information, its specific activities and social impact are unclear. The corporation's status as an Indigenous entity suggests a focus on promoting Indigenous well-being and self-determination.

Koori Bunurong Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered in Victoria. No specific information is available regarding its activities, services, or social impact.