Australian Social Enterprises

Intelife is a social enterprise dedicated to empowering people with disabilities; enabling them to lead fulfilling lives. We are committed to offering innovative solutions for job opportunities and supporting pathways to open employment, fostering a sense of belonging, enabling independence. Intelife supports people living with intellectual disabilities to live a life of purpose, enjoyment and independence. We offer a variety of services that support foundational skill development for independent living and community inclusion, including personal development, skills training, employment pathways, and independent living skills. Intelife provides supported employees with meaningful work, skill development, and opportunities for independence. Through tailored training, workplace support, and real-world experience, we empower individuals to build confidence, achieve personal goals, and contribute to their communities. For families, this brings peace of mind knowing their loved ones are in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where they can grow and thrive. Through fostering independence and connection, Intelife Work also improves the overall well-being of Supported Employees, ensuring lasting benefits for both individuals and their families.

Packforce has been providing reliable, cost-effective assembly and packaging services for over 50 years.Packforce has grown into a renowned service provider utilised by businesses throughout NSW. With warehouses in Frenchs Forest and Wetherill Park, we have Sydney covered. Packforce is an Australian Disability Enterprise.

GOODWILL ENGINEERING is a unique business specialising in a wide range of building hardware that services both housing and commercial construction. With over 50 years of experience in the building industry we provide quality products to the community. Goodwill Engineering is located in Malaga WA. CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE is a recycling scheme out to reduce the amount of drink containers that end up as landfill. We have two sites across the Perth Metropolitan area located in Midvale and Bibra Lake. Ability WA has been providing services for people living with disability for over 70 years, giving us the experience and expertise to assist people of all ages with a broad range of support needs. Fully NDIS registered, we are one of the few providers with a comprehensive range of services – therapy, accommodation, equipment, support and employment services – and teams that can work across these services. We provide services across the Perth metropolitan area. We can provide therapy services in a home, community or school location or alternatively, you can choose to come to one of our Ability WA hubs in Currambine, Coolbinia or Canning Vale or use our teletherapy service. Our in-home support services and Opportunities program can be delivered in your home, anywhere in the Perth metropolitan area. Our services include finding and keeping a job, supports in employment, customised employment, Disability Employment Services and school leaver employment supports. Our focus is to empower people with disability to achieve their employment goals and aspirations by providing opportunities for work, work experience, training and skill development in professional environments across a range of workplace settings. We endorse the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Disability Employment Service (DES) expectation of inclusive workplaces that offer practical and productive environments with access to career pathways.

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As the largest and most experienced not-for-profit intellectual disability service provider in South Australia, we support you to achieve all the things you want in life, bridging the gap between what you can do, and what you want to do. We help you create your version of success and happiness in many ways. We offer services in housing accommodation, home and living supports, short-term and medium-term accommodation, allied health, day options programs, children’s and youth services, supported employment and training possibilities. We’re focussed on building lifelong relationships, where we take-away, or lessen, many of the barriers that stand in your way of living the life you want and achieving the things that are important to you. We are the largest not-for-profit disability service provider and employer in SA, providing advocacy, support and services to enable people living with an intellectual disability to live their best lives. All of our programs and services are provided by highly-skilled staff consisting of disability support workers, health professionals, administrators and volunteers. They are guided by our values of Respect, Heart, Opportunity and Community. As one of the largest employers in South Australia – with close to 1,630 staff members, including supported employees – we have a range of commercial enterprises offering supported employment opportunities in a range of fields. We give supported employees the opportunity to experience work in environments that are nurtuting and respectful. One of our major commitments is to create opportunities for people with a disability and offer a range of job opportunities.

Macarthur Disability Services provides a range of support services including employment for people with a disability and or a mental illness (psycho-social disability). Specialising in lawn mowing, garden maintenance and commercial cleaning. Macarthur Disability Services (MDS) provides support for people with a disability and those living with a mental illness living in our community. MDS has over 40 years experience in delivering high quality supports that enable people with a disability and those with a mental illness to participate in the community and enjoy a meaningful life. Macarthur Disability Services (MDS) provides a safe and flexible workplace for its supported employees that enables people to enjoy the benefits of work. These benefits include, improved financial status, opportunities to socialise, build self esteem and contribute to the community through work.

Marriott Support Services is an inclusive community where people thrive by living life on their terms with purpose and dignity. We are a Not-for-Profit registered NDIS provider that operates two Social Enterprises:Enviro Management Services(Specialist Mowing/Tractors/Slashing/Roadside edging, Natural Resource Management, Weed Control, Spraying, General Grounds and Garden Maintenance) Marriott Industries (Food Packaging, General Packaging and Labelling, Warehouse and 3PL Services and Light Assembly. Our mission is to empower and enhance the lives of people living with a disability in a way that enables them to live their life to its fullest potential. We undertake our work with compassion, leading the way with our values of Safety, Integrity, Respect and Accountability. We focus on ability, 'what people can do’. We strive to become the partner of choice in supporting our people to shape their own lives. We support each individual’s journey to identify, develop and attain their life goals – large and small, within a professional and peer supported setting. Our community services are a progressive and individualised way of partnering with you and your family to build an independent life. We will support you to take your capacity to another level on life skills such as decision making, self-management & future pathways. Building your confidence through social skills and friendships with community inclusion opportunities. At Marriott we provide employment options for NDIS participants, tailored to an individual needs. We are committed to providing long term supported employment opportunities for people with disabilities and are proud to assist people to gain and maintain independence. Marriot is one of Melbourne’s leading suppliers of disability employment, assisting people to succeed through- on the job training and career progression options via our social enterprises business Industries, fresh start, and enviro management. With a person-centred approach to support, we are assisting maintaining employment and developing interpersonal and work-based skills through participation in real, meaningful jobs in supportive work locations. We’re experienced in providing opportunities for people with a range of abilities to have a connected and independent life. Our employees are supported to achieve their employment goals and are given opportunities to work in different roles which interest them. We focus on the different abilities of individuals and believe everyone has the skills to contribute.

As a not-for-profit community organisation, Achieve Australia has provided services and support with integrity, commitment and passion since 1952 for people with a disability to achieve a life that is meaningful and valued. We do this by facilitating the learning and maintenance of life and work skills, the development of relationships, the ability to make life choices and participation in community activities. Achieve Australia’s My Career services create opportunities for people with disability to learn, succeed, earn income and feel fulfilled through having a satisfying career and meaningful work. Paid employment facilitates independence, self-respect and opportunities to become fully contributing members of the community. It also enables My Career customers, volunteers, and the community in general to learn how people with disability are contributing to business and society through their skills and productivity, and financial independence. Achieve Australia’s My Career services benefit supported employees and their families by:• Equipping people with skills, confidence and qualifications• Helping to identify career and skill development options• Providing training and work experience opportunities• Offering travel training• Providing guidance on writing an impressive resume• Conducting training on successful recruitment interview techniques My Career provides workers with the individual supports and services they require so they can focus on their skill development, roles in the workplace, and enjoyment of a productive team environment.

ASTERIA is a proud diverse organisation, offering tailored disability support and commercial services to the residents of central Victoria, with operations based in Maryborough and Bendigo.ASTERIA provides a comprehensive range of services, including individual and programs of support, in-home and community-based assistance, respite and accommodation services, support coordination as well as children and youth support. Our supported employment program underpins our commercial services, which are available to the community and local businesses.At ASTERIA, we are dedicated to removing barriers, creating opportunities, and empowering individuals to make their own choices. Through inclusive services and employment programs, we strengthen community connections and promote social participation, helping individuals thrive while contributing to a more equitable and supportive society. ASTERIA’s supported employment program empowers individuals with disabilities by providing meaningful work opportunities in a safe, inclusive environment. Employees gain practical job skills, soft skills like communication and teamwork, and health and safety knowledge through tailored training. This fosters independence, confidence, and career growth. Families benefit from the stability and sense of purpose these roles provide, knowing their loved ones are supported and valued.

Waverley Social Enterprise currently has six specialty divisions – Packaging, Assembly, Catering, Wood Work, Transport and Garden / Maintenance services. The Packaging & Assembly Division specialises in packaging, collating, labelling, mail-outs, shrink-wrapping and assembly work ranging from small component sub-assembly to complete product assembly.

Waverley Social Enterprises delivers high-quality packing, assembly, catering and grounds maintenance services. As a profit-for-purpose social enterprise, every job we do creates meaningful employment for over 380 people with disability, helping businesses achieve great outcomes while making a genuine social impact. Waverley Social Enterprises strengthens the community by creating meaningful, paid employment for over 380 people with disability. Through inclusive workplaces and real job opportunities, we build skills, confidence and independence while fostering connection and belonging. As a profit-for-purpose social enterprise, every service we deliver reinvests back into jobs, training and support, helping reduce barriers to employment and creating lasting social and economic benefits for individuals, families and the wider community. Waverley Social Enterprises supports employees and their families by providing safe, meaningful work built on four pillars: Friendship, Joy, Belonging and Learning. Our workplaces foster genuine friendships and a sense of community where people feel valued and included. Meaningful employment brings pride, routine and financial independence, easing pressure on families. Through ongoing learning and skill development, employees build confidence and capability, creating positive outcomes at work, at home and in the wider community.

Kaata-Koorliny Employment and Enterprise Development Aboriginal Corporation supports Aboriginal people in Western Australia through employment pathway programs and Indigenous enterprise development initiatives. The organisation strengthens communities by creating sustainable economic opportunities that promote self-determination and cultural pride. Their work contributes to closing the employment gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

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.

Endeavour Foundation is a Queensland-based disability support organisation providing accommodation, independent living services, and specialist disability homes for people with intellectual disabilities. The organisation has operated for over 75 years and delivers person-centred support enabling beneficiaries to live independently and participate in their communities.

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.

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.

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.

5 ELK is an offshore business partner that provides the people behind high-performing teams, helping businesses across Australia, the UK, New Zealand and Europe solve resourcing challenges and build operational capacity. Operating from secure offices across three locations in the Philippines, 5 ELK specialises in financial planning, operations and administration. The company recruits, employs, trains and manages its teams, ensuring consistent performance and long-term support for its clients.

5 ELK is an offshore business partner that provides the people behind high-performing teams, helping businesses across Australia, the UK, New Zealand and Europe solve resourcing challenges and build operational capacity. Operating from secure offices across three locations in the Philippines, 5 ELK specialises in financial planning, operations and administration. The company recruits, employs, trains and manages its teams, ensuring consistent performance and long-term support for its clients.