Australian Social Enterprises

Befriend is Sparking connected, thriving communities. We undertake community building and consulting services to nurture the development of inclusive, connected communities. We work collaboratively with local government, organisations and residents, supporting everyone we meet to think about their roles in the community a little differently and find meaningful ways to contribute to our shared purpose. It’s through this work that we all – as friends, neighbours, employees and citizens – can transform the world into a more connected, inclusive space that welcomes all people! So, you could say that we’re an organisation on a mission; to nurture connected, thriving communities where everyone is valued and everyone can belong. And that starts right now, with you… we’re just the support act! Befriend exists to nurture inclusive, connected, resilient communities in which all people are valued, connected and feel like they belong.

Clean Slate is providing addiction treatment services, with a focus on addressing health inequities. How do you create impact? – Reducing the barriers to accessing treatment for individuals struggling with substance dependence. Those barriers include financial; geographical; stigma & cultural – Embedding lived experience throughout the organisation, including actively recruiting clients who have achieved long-term recovery What does success look like to you? 10,000 Australians safely detoxed and on the road to long-term recovery

Culture Connect WA is a social enterprise celebrating diversity through food. We empower refugees, international students, Indigenous youth, and people with disabilities through inclusive culinary programs, catering services, and community events. Our programs are powered by our catering business, and we exist to support refugees and international students into culinary training and careers.

We activate entrepreneurship in remote First Nation communities by supporting community-led enterprises that foster health and well-being. Our approach is place-based and community-led. We focus on building the capacity of communities to activate local economies through enterprise. Our aim is to address a gap in early-stage support that builds foundational skills in entrepreneurship and small business. We do this by facilitating enterprise-based projects that build capacity, strong partnerships and enabling ecosystems. Our model is trauma informed, relationship based and responsive to the unique context of each community that we are invited to support.Our Vision; First Nations women in the Kimberley using entrepreneurship as a pathway to healing, leadership, economic empowerment and self determination. Our mission is to build partnerships which enable First Nations women to access the right support to use entrepreneurship as a vehicle for social change for their families and communities

FISH provides opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to improve their social and emotional wellbeing and break intergenerational cycles of trauma, poverty and engagement in the justice system.

Ieramugadu Store Maya and Cafe are an Aboriginal-Owned not-for-profit supermarket and cafe. We create impact by providing culturally safe jobs and training for First Nations people, supporting food security for families and youth at risk, and offering inclusive employment for those facing barriers. Profits are reinvested into community-led programs that promote wellbeing, empowerment, and long-term opportunity. The mission of our social enterprise is to improve food security, create meaningful employment, and empower First Nations people through community-owned, culturally safe, and sustainable services that reinvest profits back into local wellbeing and development.

Award winning Aboriginal owned construction company providing life-changing employment for marginalised people

METIO is a social enterprise that provides tailored design and project management services to meet community needs. We support groups and organisations building with and for their communities. Our mission is to support communities access the resources and funding needed to build essential infrastructure by offering project development, grant writing and project management services. Our services span the project cycle, providing the professional expertise to turn ideas into functional realities. We offer Business support, consulting, construction, community consultation.

NLE is a leading Aboriginal grower group, developing commercially viable, land-based businesses. The Noongar Land Enterprises (NLE) Group is an incorporated not-for-profit grower group, the first Aboriginal grower group, in Australia and is located in Western Australia’s south-west region (traditionally known as Noongar Boodja). NLE’s vision is to be the leading Aboriginal organisation that develops commercially viable Noongar land based businesses. Creating and successfully managing business enterprises such as bush food, sandalwood production, cultural tourism and honey. Integrated with mainstream agricultural production, the NLE will provide employment opportunities for Aboriginal people and funds to re-invest in the Noongar estate in South West WA.

We inspire vulnerable youth to realise their potential through innovative food education. Prepare Produce Provide is the trading name for the not-for profit organisation Live To Tell Your Story Inc established in 2013 by like-minded and passionate home economics teachers in Western Australia with a vision for training and assisting young people to develop career pathways in the education, food and hospitality industries. Over the last 10 years the organisation has expanded its membership and developed innovative and effective projects that bring together teachers, chefs and other food industry stakeholders to impart skills to young people to prepare and cook nutritious and quality meals benefitting a wide range of social and community causes.

Reboot Australia is a social enterprise reintegration recruitment company that creates real employment pathways for people leaving prison. Through advocacy and education, reintegration support, and direct employment opportunities, we break down stigma and connect people with jobs that change lives. Our model combines labour hire, recruitment, in-prison training programs, and throughcare wrap-around mentoring to help individuals, families, and communities thrive. At Reboot, we are disrupting the cycle of incarceration every day to build a stronger, fairer, and more inclusive Australia.

We are Redrawn, a drafting and design consultancy company who want to increase diversity and inclusion in the engineering sector. We specifically hire and train people from minority groups which are under-represented in the industry. We provide a safe space for learning and up-skilling people from all walks of life, teaching them drafting, project management and engineering skills working on real project work in the energy and industrial sector.

The Community Store is a welcoming space where people experiencing hardship or transitioning into housing can access clothing, household items, toiletries, and other essentials in a dignified and empowering way. The Community Store is built on the principles of choice, control, and respect. We recognise that people experiencing homelessness often have little control over their daily lives, and we believe everyone deserves the right to make their own decisions and feel proud of the items they bring into their home.

Est in 2010, MK Eco by Starwin is a collective of women in enterprise with a dream to grow the Made with Kindness Economy. Providing career pathways for young Indigenous female leaders in the Geraldton area and beyond. Starwin offers: Cultural Tourism Event Servicing Graphic Art Community Development Corporate Gifting Eco Enterprise Youth Leadership

Immersive Trauma-Informed De-Escalation training using VR/AI to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to safely de-escalate client or patient behavior and prevent it in the first place.