Australian Social Enterprises

Adventure tourism with purpose - combining a world-class trail network, local jobs for young people and stronger communities. Angry Bull Trails is a purpose-driven social enterprise based in Tenterfield NSW. We are developing over 150km of mountain bike and adventure trails, alongside a vibrant visitor hub with cafe, meeting space, visitor information and rider services. Our focus is on creating employment, mentoring and training opportunities for young people, while growing sustainable regional tourism and outdoor experiences. All revenue is reinvested back into trail maintenance, jobs and community impact.

ArtSHINE inspires and empowers commercially mined Creatives to build sustainable enterprises and generate viable incomes through our flexible, practical, and real-world approach to creative practice, commercialisation, art licensing, and entrepreneurial education

We focus on building confidence, empowering people who are Deaf, Disabled or Neurodiverse to find meaningful employment and supporting social and community participation for community one film at a time.

Collective Leisure is a certified social enterprise, proudly recognized as a 'business for good' by the Australian regulator Social Traders and accredited with the international People and Planet First verification. Our mission is to reduce health inequity through innovative programs that promote physical activity and well-being, tailored to underserved communities. These include: -Supporting people with disabilities, -Assisting individuals in their mental health recovery, -Reducing social isolation and loneliness among seniors, and -Delivering culturally responsive programs. As a Work Integration Social Enterprise (WISE), we are equally committed to creating meaningful training and employment opportunities for young people from refugee backgrounds in the sport and leisure sector.

We aim to inspire, develop and empower young people to believe in themselves so they contribute positively to society and create positive change in the world.

CuriousWorks exists at the intersection of contemporary multi-arts practice and community arts and cultural development. We work across art forms and disciplines, with a focus on screen works, digital media, and emerging art forms. Working with artists and communities in South West Sydney, we actively shape a future culture that is vibrant, democratic, generative, and relevant for Australia and beyond. Our unique social enterprise model delivers professional multimedia and community engagement services at competitive rates, while supporting skills development and employment pathways for young people and early career artists.

Florapeutic is Australia's 1st flower-repurposing social enterprise tackling event flower waste issues by rescuing and repurposing the botanicals destined for landfills into circular initiatives that minimise environmental harm, advance sustainable practices nationwide and foster meaningful connections between humans and nature.

Gadhungal Marring is a 100% Aboriginal-owned and operated business dedicated to strengthening Aboriginal people and their communities through cultural land and water management practices. Guided by the principle of Buwindyala, working together in unity, we combine traditional knowledge with modern techniques to restore Country, protect waterways, and support sustainable futures. By working hand-in-hand with businesses, government, and community groups, we deliver outcomes that are both cultural and ecological, ensuring Country and culture thrive together.

OUR VISION is to be the champion of evidence based mental health for people who need it most WE EXIST so that no person will suffer alone WE DELIVER Australia's first indigenous owned and designed preventative mental health, suicide prevention and wellbeing programs in schools, workplaces and communities in need.

Greenacres' purpose is to be an innovative pioneer in disability services, constantly adapting and evolving with the needs of the people who used our services, enabling people to live the life they imagine. Our social enterprises employ just over 200 people with disability in the following areas: warehouse operations - manufacture of a homewares range, packaging, assembly and labeling, as well as industrial sewing, metal shearing and production of sandbags, mainstream enterprises in a retail store in Shellharbour, 4 Cafes in the Wollongong area and at Shellharbour Airport, a catering kitchen based at Shellharbour Airport, Parks & Garden Maintenance, Labour Hire Crews, and a Cleaning Crew. We also have ecommerce for IMAGINE Homewares and Hampers our homewares brand made in Wollongong, which we retail online and also wholesale to stockists throughout Australia and for corporate gifting.

Made in the West Creative is a social enterprise and creative production agency in Western Sydney, driven by a mission to amplify underrepresented voices and build a thriving, connected and inclusive screen industry across the region. Building on the success and community trust established by the Made in the West Film Festival, we offer professional screen content production services while delivering programs that foster skills development, employment pathways, and cultural connection for local filmmakers. The Greater Western Sydney Region spans 13 local government areas and represents over 2.5 million people; many of whom are culturally diverse, working class, and historically underrepresented in the national screen industry. Our work responds directly to systemic inequities in access, opportunity, and visibility. We exist to change the narrative: not just showcasing local talent, but investing in it. Our hybrid model combines revenue-generating services (video production, livestreaming, film licensing, and creative consulting) with impact-focused programs (filmmaker training, community screenings, cultural events, and mentorships). This approach fuels both financial sustainability and measurable social change; growing local creative capacity, economic opportunity, and pride of place.

At Reverse Garbage, our role is to save materials from going to waste in landfill and to renew their value by making them available for reuse by families, students, artists and community groups. We also educate and advocate for reuse through our education programs.

Divert Bicycles from landfill and give them a new life. Sell good quality redeployed bikes at affordable prices. Assist Bike Shops and Bike Share Operators with their waste management Distribute kids bikes to those who have no access to it via our Foundation

We're a small social enterprise based in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney. Run by a three avid readers and our dog Echo (our quality control expert), with the vital support of a small group of supporters, we've managed to combine our love of reading with our passion for supporting & advocating for refugees. We do this through fundraising and by donating a portion of our profit to charities supporting refugees & asylum seekers, including the Blue Mountains Refugee Support Group, Refugee Advice & Casework Service and Rural Australians for Refugees. We're also strong proponents of a circular economy, as we sell mostly secondhand books that have been donated to us, as well as a selection of vintage clothing and items, thereby saving tonnes of books and clothing from waste disposal every year. We clean, sort and price each secondhand book to encourage people to reread them, often before having those same books donated back to us to go through the same process again!

She Shapes History delivers walking tours, digital content and partnerships with cultural institutions, councils, and historic sites that make women's contributions to Australian history impossible to forget, shifting public memory to build a culture of respect for women.

To bring people together, addressing the loneliness epidemic and mental health crisis, by connecting people through Natural Voice group singing. To give people across all ages & demographics a tool for self regulation and connection To fast track connection in order that we may unite and have meaningful conversation & action around the current societal and planetary "Big Issues".

Vision: Promoting health equity through activity and connection for older adults. A world where ageing is active, inclusive, and empowering; where every older adult has the right to age healthily, maintain independence, and live with dignity Mission: To make movement accessible for older adults by offering inclusive, affordable group exercise programs. We empower every senior to move, connect, stay independent, and thrive.

Our mission is to help enable local communities to have a positive environmental impact through small scale environmental action; and to champion the circular economy through resource recovery, repair, and reuse.

Think+DO Tank Foundation collaborates with low-income and marginalised, urban communities in NSW, focusing on culturally and linguistically diverse women and children. Together, we develop a shared way of doing things, designing projects that have a demonstrated and lasting impact. Our evidence-based, replicable approaches improve social cohesion; reduce isolation; strengthen community capacity; and foster equity. By using the arts, imagination and creativity and social enterprise to approach communities we shift the realms of possibility while we simultaneously address the pragmatic challenges of disadvantage which hinder change.

U Shape Us is a Canberra-based social enterprise creating simple imagination games that spark conversation, connection and a sense of belonging. We design tools that invite people to share memories, express ideas, and imagine new ways of connecting with others. Our games are used in schools, community programs, and with older people across Australia. Our work is grounded in the belief that when people are supported to share their inner worlds and be heard, they are more likely to feel valued, included, and connected. Through our two games, U Shape Us and Up To Us, we create spaces where people of all ages can participate, contribute ideas, and shape their own experiences of belonging.

Tackling gender-based violence through Emotional, Mental, and Physical Self-Defence. We run prevention and early intervention programs with universities, community groups, and workplaces to empower at individual, organisational, and community levels.

Our purpose is to help you improve your wellbeing through arts and culture. We provide structure and support for improving holistically so you can lower risks of chronic stress or burnout and prevent mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. Our program is delivered in various artforms, one being the use of African print fabrics (aka Vitenje). We create unique fashion accessories for gifting and practicing mindfulness, as well as facilitate workshops and group mentoring to help you grow and thrive