Australian Social Enterprises

Victoria Crescent Manuga Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations. The organisation's activities and social impact are not specified in the provided public register details. As an Indigenous entity, it may contribute to the well-being and empowerment of Indigenous communities.

UFS Healthcare operates as a member-owned pharmacy and multidisciplinary health services provider in Victoria, delivering accessible pharmacy, medical, eye care, and dental services to the community. As a social enterprise, it prioritises affordable healthcare access and reinvests profits back into member services and community health initiatives.

The Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service Co-operative Ltd provides legal services and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Victoria, promoting justice and human rights. The organisation delivers a range of programs and services, including legal representation, community justice initiatives, and advocacy. By doing so, it aims to address the disproportionate representation of Indigenous Australians in the justice system and improve their overall wellbeing.

The Victorian Indigenous Seafood Corporation is an Aboriginal‑owned business that enables Indigenous communities in Victoria to participate in the seafood industry. It creates economic opportunities, preserves cultural fishing traditions, and expands access to sustainable seafood markets for Indigenous fishers. The corporation reinvests its revenue into community capacity‑building, training, and market‑development programs.

Victorian Seven Sisters Netball Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous corporation in Victoria focused on promoting netball within Indigenous communities. It aims to foster community engagement, cultural connection, and health through sports participation for Indigenous people.

We’re a Catholic not for profit organisation, providing services to over 9,000 people across Victoria. Our Job Skills programs are for young people with NDIS funding transitioning from school who are interested in work experience or further education, or

VMCH is about creating choices, offering hospitality and building inclusive, compassionate and sustainable communities. We are especially committed to people who are disadvantaged and marginalised including older people and people with a disability. VMCH is an experienced NDIS registered disability services provider that provides a range of training opportunities in its social enterprises and helps candidates transition seamlessly to open employment. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality, Community & Social Services, Horticulture & arboriculture. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certification Expired. Membership: Connections Membership.

Vincent Industries recycles second hand clothes, footwear and handbags and exports them to India and Malaysia. Clothes that are not suitable for export are processed into a range of cleaning cloths for sale in the North West of Tasmania.

Vinnies Alfredton is a charitable op shop operated by the St Vincent de Paul Society in the Ballarat suburb of Alfredton, Victoria. The store sells donated second-hand goods to raise funds that support the society's outreach programs, providing emergency relief and community assistance to vulnerable individuals and families in the region. By diverting items from landfill, it also promotes environmental sustainability.

Vinnies Ararat operates as a charitable retail store selling second-hand goods, with proceeds supporting St Vincent de Paul's mission to assist people experiencing disadvantage in the Ararat community. The op shop provides affordable clothing, furniture, and household items while contributing to broader community support programs.

Vinnies Bacchus Marsh is a social enterprise that provides support to people in need, with a focus on addressing homelessness and poverty. The organisation offers a range of services to help individuals in crisis. By providing essential services and advocating for social justice, Vinnies Bacchus Marsh aims to create a more compassionate society.

Vinnies Ballarat is a local branch of the St Vincent de Paul Society, a national social enterprise. It operates retail shops selling donated goods to generate revenue, which is then used to fund various local support services for people experiencing poverty, disadvantage, and crisis in the Ballarat region.

Vinnies Daylesford is a social enterprise that provides assistance to people in need through various services. The St Vincent de Paul Society offers over 200 services across Australia, including in Victoria where Vinnies Daylesford is located. These services aim to support individuals in need, although specific details about Vinnies Daylesford are not available due to the website error.

Vinnies Horsham operates as a thrift retail store selling donated clothing, furniture, and household items to the local community. The shop is part of the St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria network, with proceeds supporting charitable services for people experiencing disadvantage in the Wimmera region. As a social enterprise, it provides affordable goods to the community while funding welfare programs.

Vinnies Sebastopol operates as a retail outlet for the St Vincent de Paul Society, selling donated second-hand goods. This enterprise generates revenue to fund a wide array of social services provided by Vinnies across Australia, assisting individuals and families experiencing poverty and disadvantage.

Vinnies Wendouree operates a retail thrift store, selling donated second-hand goods to the public. The revenue generated from these sales directly supports the broader St Vincent de Paul Society's mission to provide essential social welfare services and assistance to people experiencing poverty and disadvantage in the community.

Violet Co Legal & Consulting is creating gender and racial justice for women and Indigenous peoples by supporting organisations and businesses to transform, providing access to justice for individuals and advocating for system change. Products and services include Legal Services, Community & Social Services. Primary beneficiaries include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

The Violet Town Community Op Shop is an important community service that benefits a wide range of individuals. It provides the pleasure of giving to those donating goods, gives volunteers a sense of purpose and acknowledgment in making a difference and is a link to the Violet Town community of people as it converts the donated goods into funds to support local community groups and organisations.

VIRB exists to 'enhance the lives of young people'. Primarily as a service provider to the Department of Education for roles such as; Chaplain, Student Wellbeing Officer, Youth Support Coordinator and through our intervention training, motivational presentations and leadership programs. We also have Youth Hubs that focus on re-engaging young people in meaningful education, training and micro-social-entrepreneurship. Products and services include Community & Social Services. Primary beneficiaries include Families, children or students. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.