Australian Social Enterprises

Bunchrides is a free cycling app and community platform that connects cyclists, helping them find groups, plan rides, and organise their cycling life. It aims to improve mental and physical wellness by fostering real-life connections, reducing social isolation, and promoting sustainable transportation.

Buninyong & District Financial Services Ltd operates a community bank franchise in Victoria, returning over $2.25 million to the Buninyong district since 2010. As a community-owned for-purpose enterprise, they provide financial and insurance services while reinvesting profits into local community projects, youth programs, and small business support.

BunjiI's Collective Community Enterprise Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous corporation based in Victoria. While specific activities are not detailed in the provided information, its name suggests a focus on fostering collective community enterprise to benefit Indigenous communities.

Bunurong Land Council (Aboriginal Corporation) is an Indigenous corporation and registered charity in Victoria, Australia. The provided information does not detail its specific operational activities or social impact programs.

Cacti Conserve Pty Ltd is a social enterprise that manufactures and supplies environmentally friendly site safety and packaging products, promoting the replacement of conventional plastic products with plastic-free and recycled alternatives. This helps to reduce waste and promote environmental sustainability. By using post-consumer harvested cardboard and new-recycled paper, they contribute to a more eco-friendly future.

Hungry 4 Success - Cafe & Catering and Cafe on the Park offer comprehensive catering services while providing training and pathways to employment opportunities, with a focus on sustainable employment and social engagement through initiatives like food and emergency relief programs. These enterprises support individuals in building skills and gaining confidence, fostering a positive impact on the community and local economy. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality, Venue Hire. Primary beneficiaries include Other disadvantaged people. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

cape solutions provide supported employment to more than 300 people with disability. Our team offers co-packing and assembly services, warehousing and third-party logistics, food packing, corporate gifting, nursery services, and print and communications solutions. All cape solutions sites and services are ISO-9001 certified. Our capabilities- A HACCP food-safe room- A commercial print and multimedia room- Container docking facilities- More than 12,000 square meters of factory and warehouse space between our sites- Capacity to store 1,500 pallets indoors across both sites, as well as outdoor storage options Our locations - cape solutions North (1-7 Belfast Street Broadmeadows)- cape solutions East (52-62 Rooks Road Nunawading) We are a certified social enterprise with over fifty years in operation that employs a large and flexible team of Australians with disability. cape group aims to deliver social impact by providing people with disability the opportunity to work, build connections, and reach their full potential. Our goal is to equip, educate and inspire our people so, should they wish to, they can progress into open and mainstream employment. We work with a wide range of industries so our people can build varying and transferable skills that reflect the current job market. This variety also provides an opportunity to explore their passions and purpose.

CareerSeekers is a non-profit social enterprise that works with leading organisations to create employment opportunities for refugees and people seeking asylum. The organisation has a specific focus on professional employment. Products and services include Human resource services & recruitment. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Carrum Downs Financial Services Limited is the holder of the franchise for Community Bank Carrum Downs and Marriott Waters. Carrum Downs Financial Services Limited is a community owned company and operates on a profit for purpose model, which means revenue generated by customers banking such as loans and deposits are reinvested back to the local community. Products and services include Financial and Insurance Services. Primary beneficiaries include Marginalised Women. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

genU offers a curated range of gifts and hampers, perfect for any occasion. Our hampers are packed with delicious handmade goods from genU social enterprises, Seasons Gourmet and The Otway Kitchen. Every gift purchased helps create employment opportunities for our supported employees. You can also make a social impact when booking your next event through Seasons Cafes, who offer catering across Geelong. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality, Food & Beverage Products, Gifts or rewards. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

CERES is a Victorian-based environmental social enterprise that employs refugees and new migrants, providing them with carpentry skills training and employment opportunities while producing sustainable timber products from salvaged urban trees. The organisation operates multiple social enterprises including a sawmill, carpentry services, and a food delivery service, creating environmental and social impact through recycling, sustainable manufacturing, and community integration.

ConnectGV is a certified social enterprise in Shepparton, Victoria that provides employment opportunities and workforce solutions for people with disabilities. Through their contracting services including packaging, cleaning, garden maintenance, and event setup, they create meaningful employment pathways while helping businesses with labour-intensive tasks.

Change Coffee is a social enterprise that sells specialty coffee, tea, drinking chocolate, and coffee gear to both wholesale and retail customers. 100% of its profits are donated to World Vision Australia, funding programs that create significant change in the lives of vulnerable children, support Australian First Nations communities, and address climate issues.

The Christie Centre is a niche organisation and provides a platform for disability support services in the region through its strong networks, contacts and partnerships. Our team is flexible, dynamic and enthusiastic with a skill for looking outside the box for opportunities and provisions of services. Furthermore as an innovative local leader for disability services aimed at achieving equity and inclusion, services are enhanced through a strong volunteer base and the provision of support to self-help and support groups. Supporting community partnerships is one of the key foundation blocks of the Christie Centre. We are a product of community development and pioneers in finding a local solution to a presenting community issue. Our supported employees andparticipants both work and engage with many community partners, whether it is through other businesses or the general public on a daily basis. Our end-game is by showing, and hopefully paving the way by creating strong partnerships with mainstream businesses that use our services, we value-add through stronger links to provide further pathways for a person living with a disability. Aroundagain, AroundagainDocument Destruction, Mildura Chocolate Company and Christie’s Emporium have created an inclusive work environment with a supported workforce. Many people have learnt new skills and have gone onto mainstream “open” employment after their time at our social enterprises. We encourage and assist people to live as independently as possible by developing self-confidence and enhancing their personal life journey whilst being part of any one of our teams.

Clean Force is a social enterprise delivering commercial cleaning and grounds maintenance services in Victoria, NSW and Tasmania (via ELS). The enterprise group generates $22 m in annual revenue and operate as divisions of WISE Employment Ltd, a national not for profit company limited by guarantee. Our social impact is material as we employ very marginalised people, including those with a mental illness. Products and services include Cleaning Services & Equipment & Supplies, Horticulture & arboriculture. Primary beneficiaries include People with mental illness. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Cleanable Property Maintenance Services is a certified social enterprise providing commercial cleaning and property maintenance services across Melbourne and Brisbane. It creates sustainable employment and training opportunities for people facing barriers to work, particularly those with mental illness, while delivering professional cleaning solutions to businesses.

Clothing The Gaps is an Aboriginal-owned social enterprise in Victoria that creates clothing and merchandise featuring messages about Indigenous rights and social change. As a certified B-Corporation, they use their fashion platform to campaign, educate and elevate Aboriginal peoples' voices while uniting Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians through purpose-driven apparel.

Great coffee brought to you and your guests. Coffee carts, mobile bar, activations and long term in-house barista services. Great quality and excellent service. Co-Ground. Make a scene. Make an impact. Products and services include Food & Beverage Products, Catering & Hospitality. Primary beneficiaries include People in developing countries. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.