Australian Social Enterprises

Westcare Incorporated is a Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) and a not-for-profit Social Enterprise, providing meaningful employment, high quality development opportunities, training and accommodation for people living with a disability. We have been carrying out our mission since 1947. Westcare is a registered NDIS service providerAs an ADE, Westcare provides a wide range of employment and training across our commercial businesses, these being: Westcare Print (Nedlands, WA)A commercial printing facility offering a full range of graphic materials from stickers to signage. We also provide a full end to end secure mail service, from processing, printing and delivery to receipt and sorting of physical mail. Westcare Box (Bassendan, WA)Westcare manufacture spare part boxes, pathology containers and storage products all made in Australia from fully recyclable materials. Westcare Foodpak (Bassendean, WA)Westcare decant large volume goods such as powders or granular products into small volume packaging for resale (think flour or spices). We offer either a standard or organic food processing environment, both being fully audited to the relevant Australian standards. Westcare Industrial Packaging (Bassendean, WA)Westcare provide a fulfilment service at any volume to assist getting your products to your customers. Our team are Pick and Pack specialists. Westcare also provide independent accommodation services at our Westcare Accommodation Services based in Shenton Park, WA. ISO9001:2015HACCP & Organic Certification Westcare maintains its support to people living with a disability through its independent commercial contracts. Revenue from our commercial enterprises are channelled back into the organisation to fund training, accommodation and work opportunities for people living with a disability. Westcare has over 200 employees in total of which approximately 84% are people living with a disability. Consequently Westcare is directly benefitting supported employees, their carers, families and loved ones.

The Western Australian Students Aboriginal Corporation (WASAC) supports Aboriginal students across Western Australia by providing scholarships, mentoring, and culturally relevant educational services. It aims to improve educational outcomes and cultural identity while fostering pathways to employment for Indigenous youth. WASAC also engages families and communities to strengthen broader support networks for students.

Western District Employment Access (WDEA) Stawell operates as a disability-focused social enterprise providing employment services, training, and education support to people with disabilities in western Victoria. The organisation helps individuals gain skills, find employment, and achieve greater social inclusion through personalised programs and workplace support. Their services extend to families and carers through initiatives like Parent Pathways and wellbeing support.

Windarring is a people centred, community-based organisation committed to eliminating barriers to participation, inclusion and acceptance for people with disabilities in their local community. Our mission is to ensure the best outcomes for participants by providing high quality, responsive and personalised support for those with disabilities and with their families. Our disability enterprise locations: - Kyneton Copy Centre - 58 Mollison Street, Kyneton. - Kyneton Clothing Recycling + Kyneton Gardening Crew - 67 Baynton Street, Kyneton - Castlemaine Emporium (Second hand store) - 317 Barker Street, Castlemaine - Bendigo Clothing Recycling + Gardening Crew - 38 Rohs Road, East Bendigo. - Bendigo Emporium (Second hand store) - 1 Fir Street, Golden Square. Come and visit us today! Windarring operate a range of different disability enterprises across Castlemaine, Kyneton and Bendigo.We work in with the community by providing professional and friendly services across each location. Members of the community will always be greeted with a friendly face when visiting any of our enterprises and will always have a positive customer experience. We provide supported employees and their families the dignity of work and connection and contribution to the local community.Employment is important to every individual - by giving individuals a sense of purpose and identity, independence to earn their own income and build on their skills and professional development.

Windgap: Creating Opportunities The Windgap Foundation is a not for profit organisation, with a purpose built, fully functioning warehouse and in house café. Windgap provides meaningful supported employment to adults with intellectual disabilities. There are many roles and opportunities within Windgap’s Australian Disability Enterprises (ADE), catering and Growability gardening teams, providing each of our participants with a range of jobs and skills development. Windgap’s person centred approach provides quality programs and support to foster independence, empowerment, learning and development, enabling each individual to live life to the fullest.Windgap’s Supported Employment programs and services are coordinated by experienced professionals, who work alongside our teams of participants to help provide employment, training and quality production and service. Supported Employment opportunities include: > Growability – garden and lawn maintenance team > Warehouse – providing a range of commercial picking, packaging and assembly > Catering – the café and work experience catering team provide a range of food and beverages to the community > Laser Engraving – custom engraving and laser cutting on a range of surfaces and products, from trophies to cake toppers. Registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and not-for-profits Commission, the Windgap Foundation was formed by a group of parents 70 years ago to provide education to their children with intellectual disabilities who were denied schooling. Today, Windgap provides support over 200 families and opportunities to participants from 18 to 84 years, fulfilling a range of needs and goals in supported employment, residential group homes, learning and life skill programs, support coordination, and participation in community life. Windgap’s Mission:“To improve the quality of life of people with an intellectual disability by supporting them in reaching their full potential and raising community awareness as to their needs and aspirations” Windgap’s Values: Integrity – Caring – Empowering – Innovation – Independence Windgap has built many great relationships and partnerships within the community, which deliver unique opportunities for supported employees and their families to engage in social and economic inclusion. The Windgap Foundation is an established disability support organisation located in the Eastern suburbs of Sydney, which provides opportunities and a range of programs and services to support and empower adults with disabilities.

WISE is committed to creating socially inclusive, strong and financially sustainable social enterprises that provide commercially competitive services for customers but trade for the social benefit of their employees. We operate three not for profit social enterprises employing approximately 300 staff. Many of our team would not be given a chance in the open employment market.

Wood4Good Pty Ltd is a social enterprise that uses regenerative forestry practices to create new forests, providing a natural climate solution and generating a perpetual source of renewable materials, energy, and income. This approach helps to protect and restore ecosystems, future-proof vulnerable communities, and promote biodiversity. By working collaboratively with nature and partners, Wood4Good creates robust ecosystems that regulate and protect land, water, and climate.

Woodbine is a not for profit that provides programs for people with disabilities. Woodbine offers adult training and Australian Disability Enterprises. Community activity and inclusion is the central theme to all activities and programs offered by Woodbine. Woodbine participants volunteer with the local Meals on Wheels, help at the Community Garden and participate in community street parades. Woodbine participants also hold their own art show. Any event on in town, Woodbine participants will be there. Woodbine provides a wide range of activities and opportunities for the people it supports. Woodbine encourages people to develop skills, maximise their potential and become more independent.

Ygap is a social enterprise that accelerates pathways out of poverty by backing local impact entrepreneurs who understand their community needs. Since 2008, they have supported innovators across Africa, South Asia, the Pacific Islands, and Australia to create lasting, locally-led change and become role models for their communities.

Yumaro is a leading provider of services for people with a disability in the Eurobodalla and Shoalhaven regions. Established in 1984, the organisation offers employment services in over eight social enterprises, operates an innovative Learning & Lifestyle Centre as well as a Home & Community Support Service. *Specialist Disability Accommodation*Home and Community Support*Learning and Lifestyle Centre*Supported, School Leaver and Open Employment*NDIS Support Coordination and Plan ManagementSupported Social Enterprises:*Cardboard and Plastic Collection*Nursery – Wholesale and Retail*Secure Document Destruction*Apparel / Uniforms and Embroidery*Towelling Cleaning Cloths*Marker Survey Pegs*Grounds Maintenance*Nursery -Wholesale and retail We provide meaningful employment, training, social connections, accommodation and other services to facilitate the realisation of a person’s potential. Serving people with a disability is at the heart of Yumaro’s mission, however within the scope of our services offerings Yumaro ultimately aims to benefit anyone who faces significant adversity and needs support. Our Principles:*We recognize and value the abilities of all people *We are committed to upholding the rights of people with disabilities to self-determination.*All people have the right to make decisions and choices in life *We seek equality of access to all parts of society for people with disabilities*All people have a right to dignity, privacy and confidentiality *All people have the right to be respected and valued as an individual *The community has a right to expect an accountable service *The service has a commitment to tolerance and respect for all people

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