Australian Social Enterprises

Community and Economic Development Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation based in NSW that works to foster community and economic development within Aboriginal communities. The organisation aims to improve social and economic well-being through targeted initiatives that build capacity and create opportunities for Indigenous people.

AXIS Worx is a Social Enterprise that provide Supported Employment to people with permanent disability AXIS Worx for the past 3 years have been major sponsors of the Tri State Games as they have been held in Horsham. As an organisation we provide sponsorship to a variety of clubs within our region. Working at AXIS Worx provides our supported employees with the opportunity to participate in meaningful and fulfilling employment, learn new work skills, receive support and encouragement in the workplace, gain valuable employment experience, increase confidence and independence while making new friends and earning a wage

Community Business Bureau (CBB) is a South Australian social enterprise dedicated to strengthening the not-for-profit sector by providing salary packaging services, advisory consulting, grants, scholarships, and professional development resources. Their work helps not-for-profit organisations improve their business practices and financial sustainability while also supporting First Nations communities.

Community Corporate is an award-winning diversity and inclusion firm specializing in recruitment, training, and workforce solutions for refugees, migrants, women, youth, and people with disability. They partner with corporations to build cultural inclusion capability while creating meaningful employment pathways for disadvantaged job seekers.

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.

Our Capabilities. We deliver professional results, on brief, on budget and on time. Our diverse range of services include Grounds Keeping, Garden Maintenance, Vacant Lot Mowing/Slashing, Car Park Cleaning, Litter Control, Fleet Vehicle Cleaning, Builder & Commercial Property Cleans, Recycling Services. People with disability have the same rights as anyone else. We support people with disability to live their chosen life. Community inclusion and employment with purpose allows people with disability to actively and independently to participate in all aspects of social, economic, political and cultural life. This in turn, helps break down the myths and perceptions and barriers held against people with disability. The community also benefits with less pressure on health services and improved lifestyles. Employment and personal development provides benefits to workplaces, the community, and individuals. It delivers financial independence and improved living standards, positive health impacts and self-worth. It helps to open opportunities for inclusion for all, in a social economy providing greater social value.

Cookery Nook is a Queensland-based social enterprise operating in the food and hospitality sector. They provide catering services, cafe operations, and supported employment programs aimed at creating long-term employment opportunities for people with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups.

Coomaditchie United Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous community organisation based in New South Wales that works to support the social, cultural and economic wellbeing of Aboriginal peoples and local communities. Through a range of culturally responsive initiatives, it strives to empower community members, preserve heritage, and create pathways to education, employment, and environmental stewardship.

Cooramah Housing and Enterprise Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation that provides housing solutions and engages in various enterprise activities to improve living conditions and foster economic development within the Aboriginal community. The organisation aims to address the social and economic disparities faced by the Aboriginal community. Its efforts contribute to the overall well-being and self-sufficiency of Indigenous Australians.

dal Café & Catering operates as a café and catering service. dal's mission is to reduce disadvantage and increase the participation of young adults with disability to open employment and enable them as valued members of the broader community.dal strives to provide leadership in building inclusive communities by fostering a culture that supports transition into full and equitable employment. dal models and facilitates inclusive, non-discriminatory employment practices. In 2011 dal received the Australian Disability Enterprise Excellence Award. dal creates pathways for young adults with disability to either supported or open employment and increases their independent living skills and confidence to access community supports and activities. Our vision is to provide adults with disability to experience meaningful employment in a commercial environment.

At CPL, we work with people of all ages to maximise their potential. From going to school or finding a job through to enjoying their retirement years. Previously known as the Cerebral Palsy League, we changed our name to CPL which stands for Choice, Passion and Life – a sentiment that reflects everything we do. Mylestones is part of CPL - Choice, Passion, Life, a profit-for-purpose organisation that provides vital support to more than 5,000 people. At Mylestones, our businesses are focused on creating more opportunities for people with barriers and disabilities to find work, earn an income, gain independence, develop new skills and follow their passions.

CrimCheck Ltd is a Public Benevolent Institution and certified Social Trader that provides Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks and background screening services to businesses, individuals, and predominantly charitable/not-for-profit organisations. As a registered broker with the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, they support safer recruitment practices across various sectors including aged care, volunteering, and gig economy roles.

CRSE Group is a for-purpose consulting firm in Victoria that provides leadership and advisory services to support socially minded businesses and government agencies deliver mission-oriented, viable solutions. The organisation creates commercial environments to recruit, train and mobilise underemployed professionals facing systemic barriers to employment, particularly long-term unemployed people. Their consulting services generate revenue while simultaneously creating meaningful employment pathways and professional development opportunities for disadvantaged job seekers.

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.

A place-based statewide organisation in Victoria focused on nurturing community strength and delivering on ESG agenda. They offer food-based garden design, build and maintenance services through Hortus, community gardens, work integration pathways, and educational programs focused on horticulture, cooking, and sustainable food systems.

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.

Deadly Trainers Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous corporation based in Queensland that appears to focus on training services for Indigenous communities, though specific details about programs and social impact are not publicly available.

Delando Corporation is a not-for-profit charity and an Incorporated Company Limited by Guarantee. Delando is fortunate to have a pro-active Board of Directors who oversee the financial running of the organisation. As a group they get involved in strategic planning for the future and maintain regular contact with Delando and its Management team. Delando enclaves are run by competent Supervisors who have many years of experience in running work groups at host employer work sites. Each Supervisor holds a minimum of a Certificate IV in disabilities and receives regular opportunities for upskilling, attending seminars and network meetings to keep informed about current trends and services available in the community. Delando is now going through a process of change in the way it conducts its operations in a distinct effort to move with the times, increase its professionalism and remain competitive within the marketplace. Delando has been fortunate enough to develop many successful relationships through its Enclaves that have been set up and continue to run successfully with high profile organisations such as Kmart, Hunter Health Support and the University of Newcastle.

Descendants of Syd Williams Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation based in Queensland that supports its members and the broader Aboriginal community through cultural, educational, and economic initiatives. The organisation aims to preserve Indigenous heritage, empower youth and elders, and foster sustainable community development across the region.

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.

Dhagun Yumba Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered in Queensland that works to support the wellbeing and advancement of Aboriginal communities. While public records do not detail its specific programs, the corporation aims to deliver social value through culturally relevant initiatives and community services. Its overarching goal is to foster economic, social, and cultural outcomes for Indigenous peoples in the region.

Dharawal Aboriginal Corporation Community Association is an Indigenous community organisation dedicated to supporting the Dharawal people in New South Wales. It delivers a range of cultural, educational, health and employment programs aimed at enhancing wellbeing and self‑determination. The corporation strives to strengthen community connections and improve socioeconomic outcomes for its members.

Dharawal Men's Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous community organization serving Aboriginal men in the Dharawal region of NSW. The organisation appears to focus on providing culturally appropriate support and services to Indigenous men, though limited publicly available information prevents detailed confirmation of specific programs and activities.