Australian Social Enterprises

Endeavour Foundation is dedicated to helping people with a disability live fulfilling lives. We work together to turn possibilities into reality for each individual to live life to the full - whether that means moving into a new home, gaining qualifications that help fulfil individual aspirations or finding a job. Our commercial businesses range from confidential document destruction to e-waste recycling, offering real jobs in a social and supportive environment for people with a disability. Endeavour Foundation is dedicated to helping people with disability live fulfilling lives. We work together to turn possibilities into reality for each individual to live life to the full - whether that means moving into a new home, gaining qualifications that help fulfil individual aspirations or finding a job. Employment can boost your confidence and self-esteem, it connects you with your community and can give you a strong sense of purpose. We believe that employment opportunities form a critical part of an inclusive and empowering community for people with a disability.

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.

Commercial Steam Laundry,Resosurce recovery Recycling Transfer Station and small business packaging .

Entrepreneurs and Small Business Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous organisation dedicated to supporting and developing Indigenous entrepreneurs and small businesses. Its core social impact is to foster economic empowerment and self-determination within Indigenous communities through business growth and opportunity creation.

EON Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous registered corporation and charity that works to advance the social, cultural and economic wellbeing of Aboriginal people in Western Australia. It delivers a range of community‑focused initiatives that aim to improve health, education, employment and cultural outcomes for Indigenous families, although detailed program information is not publicly available.

Erub Fisheries Management Torres Strait Islander Corporation is an Indigenous organisation focused on managing fisheries resources for the Erub (Darnley Island) Torres Strait Islander community. Its primary social impact likely involves promoting sustainable fishing practices, supporting local livelihoods, and preserving cultural connections to the sea.

Espresso Train Cafe & Catering is a social enterprise operating a cafe and catering business in QLD. It provides a secure, welcoming, and patient workplace, offering training and meaningful employment opportunities primarily for people with disabilities and those facing barriers to employment, fostering social inclusion and skill development.

Eurella Community Services exists to provide the best practice, meaningful employment, residential and development services for children and adults of all ages with intellectial and other disabilities and to assist them to have their maximum possible quality of life and to develop their maximum potential. We encourage our customers to visit our site and speak with our supported employees to discuss the work we do for them. Our employees are very much part of the process. These discussions assist to develop relationships with the community. We also involve Work for the Dole and Workplace Rehabilitation participants in many aspects of our activities. We provide real work opportunities to our supported employees. The range of work we provide to them is very diverse and consequently both stimulating and challenging. They accept those challenges and embrace the self esteem that employment provides in their lives.

The Social Enterprise Strategy Expert Advisory Group is an advisory body established in 2022 to develop and advocate for a state government-endorsed social enterprise strategy for South Australia. It works in partnership with the SA Government and social enterprise stakeholders to advance sector development, capacity building, and policy recognition.

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.

Family Life Opportunity Shops operates 5 opportunity shops and a warehouse in Melbourne's Bayside and Kingston municipalities, selling donated goods including clothing, furniture and household items to raise funds for Family Life's community services. These social enterprises are volunteer-run, providing social inclusion and employment pathways for vulnerable populations including long-term unemployed individuals and women over 50.

Fitted for Work is an Australian social enterprise empowering women and gender-diverse jobseekers to achieve economic independence. They provide services to help individuals become work-ready, secure meaningful employment, and thrive in their careers, fostering confidence and community.

Flashpoint Labs is a photography and film agency and training academy that creates high-end imagery and video productions. They achieve social impact by employing and mentoring Indigenous or diverse youth as paid apprentices on every job, providing valuable employment and skill development opportunities.

Flourish Australia run a number of Community Businesses and Social Enterprises aimed at providing high quality services for businesses, government procurement and the general public. Services include: grounds maintenance and cleaning, packaging, document management and digitisation, conference facilities and printing. Flourish Australia Business Services is a division of Flourish Australia, one of Australia’s largest non-profit organisations providing person-led, recovery-focussed support for people with complex mental health issues. Our business services range from specialised packaging and wrapping, to document scanning and archiving solutions, mail delivery solutions, commercial cleaning and grounds maintenance maintenance offered out of 6 sites across the Sydney, Hunter, Illawarra, New England and Murrumbidgee areas. The goal of our Employment programs is to provide meaningful ongoing employment outcomes for the people who access our services. Benefits to individuals, their families and the community as a whole can be measured by the social cohesion created by inclusion in all aspects of life.

Frank and Toms is a certified social enterprise based in Victoria, primarily focused on creating social impact for people with disabilities. While the specific services are unclear due to an expired website, its mission is centered on empowering and supporting this beneficiary group.

Fruit2Work is a certified social enterprise and registered charity in Victoria that provides meaningful employment and wraparound support for people impacted by the justice system. The organisation delivers fresh fruit, milk and pantry items to workplaces across Victoria, creating pathways for ex-offenders to rebuild their lives through sustainable employment.

Gagu Land Services Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous‑owned business operating in NSW that delivers land management, environmental and related services. By securing contracts for weed control, fire management and land rehabilitation, the corporation creates jobs and economic opportunities for Aboriginal people while supporting cultural stewardship of Country.

GAME Traffic & Contracting is a certified social enterprise based in Victoria with over 15 years of experience, providing traffic management, equipment hire, temporary fencing, and grounds maintenance services across regional Victoria and Southern NSW. The organisation focuses on creating employment and training opportunities for marginalised youth, offering them practical skills and pathways to sustainable employment.

Gapuwiyak Culture & Arts Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation focused on the preservation and promotion of Aboriginal culture and arts. It aims to support local Indigenous artists and cultural practices, fostering community well-being and providing economic opportunities within the Gapuwiyak community.

Garngirr Fishing Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous-owned and operated enterprise based in the Northern Territory, primarily engaged in the fishing sector. As an Aboriginal Corporation, its activities are expected to contribute to Indigenous economic empowerment, self-determination, and local employment opportunities within the community.

Supports in employment and workplace training in a Commercial business focused on putting people and the planet first. GDP Industries is a respected social enterprise that operates within the circular economy, reducing products from going to landfill.Currently the business recycles Mattresses, Polystyrene, Timber, Clothing and other material in various warehouses across Geelong. The business has major contracts and partnerships with City of Greater Geelong, City of Port Phillip, Cleanaway, Hanhwa Defence Australia, Infrabuild, Bellarine Bayside, Surf Coast Shire and Godfrey Hirst. GDP Industries' purpose is to provide employment opportunities, connection and support for those living with a disability, thereby significantly enhancing their lives. Our Vision, is to be a leader in the provision of inclusive, safe and sustainable support to significantly enrich the lives of those living with a disability. We offer long term employment and on the job training for people with disabilities, we support them while at work, and provide their families with the surety that all employees will be treated with respect and dignity while in the workplace.Our values are: Respectful - Everyone is treated with total respect regardless of position, background and beliefs. United - We collaborate and work together in the best interest of GDPI and our supported employees. Commercial and Considered - We are committed to realising good commercial results, while considering the needs of all our key stakeholders. Inclusive and Protective - Everyone is culturally, emotionally and physically safe and free to fully express themselves. Compassionate - We care for and trust each other and treat all with the utmost dignity. Excellence -We deliver our responsibilities, strive for excellence and are accountable in everything we do.

genU Business Enterprises is an Australian Disability Enterprise operating a range of businesses in the Geelong 7 Colac region. These businesses provide employment for people with a disability in a supportive work environment whilst operating to the highest commercial standards. Our businesses include hospitality, land care and business solutions genU provides meaningful employment to people with a disability whilst delivering quality and value for money products and services to our customers. genU offers a range of supported employment opportunities as well as training and pathways from school into employment as well as on to open employment.genU is a diverse and supportive workplace where supported employees will feel valued and included in their community.

The George Gray Centre is a long standing Not for Profit organisation that delivers disability supports for adults that reside in Maffra, Sale and surrounding areas. George Gray supports its clientele with daily living tasks, creative and recreational pursuits and vocational training. The George Gray Centre runs a lawn and garden maintenance crew that undertakes domestic, commercial and contractual works. The vision that directs and drives the lawn and garden maintenance business is the strong belief that all people should be supported in pursuing their vocational interests and be given an opportunity to secure gainful employment. GGC Lawn and Garden Maintenance provides a quality service to our domestic and commercial customers. Our Supervisors and Supported Employees have built a strong connection with the communities we service. We provide an enjoyable workplace for our two teams of Supported Employees and provide a fantastic service to our customers. Supported Employment provides opportunities for those living with disability to gain employment and build useful work/life skills. A tailored approach to each individuals needs and supports is undertaken to ensure an enjoyable and safe work is experienced each day. Our aim is to develop social skills, confidence and push comfort zones for personal development whilst earning an income. At the GGC our goal is to ensure each Supported Employee reaches their full potential to create pathways to open employment.

G-Force (Geraldton Personnel Incorporated) is a certified social enterprise in Geraldton, Western Australia, that has been operating since 2000. It provides commercial and domestic cleaning, gardening, and document management services while supporting people with disabilities to re-enter the workforce under experienced supervision, receiving full award rates of pay.

Ghungabula Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered in Queensland that serves its community through culturally relevant programs and services. While specific activities are not publicly detailed, it aims to promote Aboriginal wellbeing, empowerment, and economic independence. The corporation operates for the benefit of its Indigenous members and the broader community.