Australian Social Enterprises

Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Women's Council Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous not-for-profit organisation based in the Northern Territory, serving women from the Ngaanyatjarra, Pitjantjatjara, and Yankunytjatjara language groups across remote Central Australian communities. The organisation aims to provide support services and social impact for Indigenous women and their families, though specific program details are not publicly available.

Founded in 1962, Fairhaven is a not-for-profit NDIS Registered Provider and community leader on the Central Coast of NSW in the provision of services for people living with disability. Our range of services include: * Fairhaven CoPack* Fairhaven Op Shopping Village* Fare Cravin Cafe* Supported Employment* Community participation and drop-in supports* Specialist Disability Accommodation & Supported Independent Living Options* Support Coordination* Community Transport At our CoPack facility, we take great pride in partnering with our customers to help develop, high quality tailor made solutions for their Food packaging, Packaging and assembly solutions to deliver the best results possible. We offers a variety of innovative solutions for individuals and businesses and are HACCP and ACO approved and have staff certified in Cert 3 in Warehousing. • 5 Clean rooms• Food filling and Packaging solutions • Packing & General assembly • Stickering and Re-work Fairhaven contributes to community connection by providing support to people living with disability. This includes meaningful employment, skills development and capacity building, supported accommodation and day programs. Our thriving retail outlet, at Point Claire Fairhaven Op Shopping Village, draws in people from the wider community who come to shop and relax at our café. Our community hub runs activities for our participants as well as the broader community. Fairhaven is more than just a work place – Fairhaven offers a meaningful and productive means of supporting people with disabilities. There is a great sense of pride and achievement that comes with not only having a job, but being part of a team. This sense of belonging and achievement is recognised and appreciated by our customers and supported employee family members.Our Australian Disability Enterprise provide meaningful employment to over 140 people living with disability. We offer food and general packaging, as well as retail experience. The variety of work offered by Fairhaven ensures that people can choose a supported employment role that best suits their interests and ability.

Murray Valley Centre Supported Employment is a disability support service that provides programs and employment to adults with disabilities. Murray Valley Centre has recently merged with Community Accessability to increase our support options. MVCSE provides an individualised service to participants through center and community based day programs. MVCSE also provides supported employment opportunities through our Australian Disability Enterprises. Taskforce provides lawn mowing, road side cleanup and garden maintenance services within the Albury/Wodonga area. Our Woodwork produces survey and building stakes, tomato and tree stakes , dog kennels and children's furniture. Murray Valley Center Supported Employment provides cost effective products and services to the Albury/ Wodonga community in prompt and friendly manner. MVCSE holds contracts with local businesses, council and individual community members who look for a service that treats all people as valuable. Murray Valley Center Supported Employees enjoy coming to work each day as they see their job as more than just a job. The employees are very visible in the community and enjoy being part of a team. The employees undertake regular training and are always happy to have a chat to customers and members of the community.

Founded in 1952, Sunnyfield has grown in depth and breadth of support services. Sunnyfield Enterprise workplaces play a vital role in providing employees with a sense of purpose, independence, friendship and skills development. We take great pride in working in partnership with our business customers to develop, high quality tailored packaging and assembly solutions that will deliver the best results. - 3 x Sydney locations - Automated and hand packaged solutions - Our promise is delivery in full and on time Vision: Excellence in supporting people with intellectual disabilityMission: To enrich the lives of people with disability by creating choice, opportunity and skills for lifeValues: Respect, Trust, Honesty and Innovation Day to Day, we deliver services for over 1,800 clients, including young children, teenagers, adults and seniors. Sunnyfield employs over 1,200 staff in NSW and the ACT, providing accommodation services, assistance with daily life, social and community participation, supported employment and clinical services. Sunnyfield offer a range of active support options so people with disabilities can try new things, learn additional skills, and get involved in their community. Sunnyfield Enterprises provides employment for people with disability across three Sydney locations, bringing industry and community together to create sustainable, meaningful employment opportunities. Working together with families, friends and dedicated staff, Sunnyfield supports a brighter future for people with disability. Guided by our values of respect, trust, honesty and innovations, it’s our mission to enrich the lives of people with intellectual disability through person-centred active support that creates choice, opportunities and skills for life. Opportunities exist for Supported Employees to become Assistant Team Leaders through the newly created mentoring and training program at Sunnyfield Enterprises. Over a 14month period all Supported Employees work towards attaining a Process Manufacturing and Language, Literary and Numeracy Certificate III qualification.

Bridge Darebin is and innovative, not-for-profit organisation, neighbourhood house and certified social enterprise bas in Preston and Thornbury. Our services include training and adult education, childcare, community programs, training café and catering, events, venue hire and circular economy initiatives. We strengthe

Gumala Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous not‑for‑profit organisation based in Western Australia that aims to support the social and economic wellbeing of Aboriginal people and communities. It operates under ORIC and ACNC registration, focusing on culturally appropriate services and initiatives that empower Indigenous members. However, detailed information about its specific programs and measurable impact is not publicly available.

Juluwarlu Group Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation based in Western Australia that works to support the cultural, social, and economic well‑being of Aboriginal people and communities. The organization likely delivers programs focused on cultural preservation, community development, education, and employment pathways for Indigenous peoples. While specific activities are not publicly detailed, its mission aligns with fostering resilient and thriving Indigenous communities.

Purnululu Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation that provides educational services to support Indigenous communities. Its primary social impact appears to be through schooling, aiming to improve education outcomes for Indigenous Australians. The organisation is registered with ORIC and ACNC, ensuring its operations are transparent and accountable.

Koolyangarra Preschool Aboriginal Corporation provides early childhood education and cultural support to Indigenous children in New South Wales, focusing on foundational learning and school readiness. This organisation aims to foster development within the Indigenous community. By doing so, it addresses the educational and cultural needs of its target beneficiaries.

Think Enough is a social enterprise that provides education, resources, and networking tools to help businesses understand and communicate their social and environmental impact. They operate a directory of ethical and sustainable businesses, offer workshops, and create conversation tools to promote awareness of responsible business practices across Australia.

The Aboriginal Regional Arts Alliance (NSW) Aboriginal Corporation supports and promotes Aboriginal arts and cultural practices across regional New South Wales, providing platforms for Indigenous artists to showcase their work and preserve cultural heritage. Its initiatives create economic opportunities, foster community connection, and enhance wellbeing through artistic expression and cultural education. By doing so, the corporation contributes to the empowerment and social inclusion of Aboriginal people and broader regional communities.

Access Industries provides a supportive and professional workplace that creates opportunities for people with disabilities achieve economic and community participation through meaningful employment. All employees of Access Industries receive training and support to deliver quality products and services for our commercal customers. As part of its commitment to providing quality services, Access Industries employs skilled Training Officers and Welfare Officers to provide or organise additional training and support for its supported employees (i.e. employees who have a disability). This enables supported employees to optimise their work potential and personal skills, and for those wishing to do so, helps to prepare them to move on into open employment. We provide services for people with disabilities in employment related areas. In doing so we create opportunities for our supported employees to develop personal and workplace skills to increase their social and financial independence.

Activ has a strong and proud history of supporting people living with intellectual disability to reach their goals, achieve their dreams and break through barriers. Established in 1951 by a small group of motivated families who joined forces to build a better future for their children living with intellectual disability. Activ has grown into one of Western Australia’s leading not for profit, disability service provider. About ActivToday, Activ supports more than 2,000 people living with disability and their families across the state, offering a range of person centred services and supports including:• Accommodation• Employment• Community• Education and Training• Short-term Accommodation• Behaviour Support Services Activ provides meaningful employment to more than 160 people living with disability across metropolitan and Southwest regions. Activ social enterprises delivers a complete property care service for commercial customers, horticulture services such as indoor plant rental and a timber manufacturing business that produces quality pallets and crates to a large number of well know commercial customers.Working with Activ gives you access to on-the-job training to focus on practical and soft skills in the work place and opportunities to complete nationally recognised qualifications through our registered training organisation (RTO), Activ Pathways.

Adapt Mentorship Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous organisation that provides mentorship services, although the specific nature of its programs is not detailed. It aims to deliver social impact through supporting Indigenous individuals or communities. The organisation's social impact is likely focused on promoting Indigenous empowerment and self-determination.

ParaQuad Industries is an Australian Disability Enterprise based in Shenton Park WA. We provide general packaging, bulk breaking and repetitive assembly services as well as picture framing and courier services. We also manufacture rag wipers and recycle donated goods through sale in our three Op Shops and through export. Each year ParaQuad Industries collects and recycles about 1,500 tonnes of donated used goods, approximately 75% of which are diverted from landfill. This assists local governments and provides metropolitan residents a convenient way of disposing of unwanted items. ParaQuad Industries provides a wide variety of meaningful employment and social interaction opportunities to all of our supported employees in a modern facility. We enable the transition to open employment where appropriate and encourage eligible employees to upgrade their skills by sponsoring advanced training for them.

The Alliance of First Nations' Independent Education and Training Providers is an Indigenous corporation that likely functions as a peak body or network for First Nations-led education and training organisations. It aims to support and strengthen Indigenous-controlled education, fostering self-determination and skill development within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The Alliance of NSW Aboriginal Community Controlled RTOs is an organisation that supports and strengthens Aboriginal Community Controlled Registered Training Organisations in New South Wales, contributing to improved vocational education and training outcomes for Aboriginal people and fostering self-determination in the education sector. This organisation aims to empower Aboriginal communities through education and training. It likely works to address the unique needs of Aboriginal people in NSW.