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.

Supporting young men with disability to live a healthier life, through health, relationships, community and learning. They offer health and wellness programs and support for adolescent males and young men with disability. Buddiup now provides programs and services to over 100 athletes and participants in Perth and Geelong, helping young men on their journey to creating a healthier life.

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

At Holy Grounds, we’re taking a practical, people-first approach to loneliness and social isolation by growing a welcoming, community-focused cafe in Cathedral Square. At its simplest, the space is a place to gather. In practice, it’s a catalyst for connection. Our project is shaped by the community itself - by the ideas, needs, and curiosities people bring through the door. The cafe is sustained by the generosity of our volunteers and a small team of dedicated staff. Together, we lift up local voices, nurture relationships, and create moments that matter. We offer ways for people of all ages, cultures, and experiences to connect, participate, and feel a sense of belonging. Through inclusive programs, honest conversations, and collaborative community initiatives, we work to lower barriers that keep people apart, strengthen resilience, and build the wellbeing of our neighbourhood. Come be part of it!

Operating as a social enterprise, Jack’s Shed will give our customers the opportunity to volunteer their time to a meaningful and rewarding cause. Volunteers, with the support of their support worker superstars, will work collaboratively to collect newspapers from various local businesses, then sort and bundle the newspapers at Jack’s Shed ready for wrapping and strapping and transport to Perth where they will be re-purposed as organic soil stabilizer.

Kommuniti HQ is a profit-for-purpose social business helping to make cities and communities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable for the Wellbeing of all. Where you live should be one of the most powerful connected communities and your membership will bring you closer to like-minded neighbours and their neighbours, neighbours. When neighbours get connected, the magic begins to happen. Make a difference in YOUR Community, at Kommuniti HQ we follow the world s best practices, evidence and insights needed to positively impact the wellbeing of our Communities.

Mens Talk is a Men s Mental Health and Wellbeing Charity. Our main purpose is to raise awareness for better men s mental health and the prevention of men s suicide in the community. Mens Talk delivers workshops into communities across Western Australia.

Mettle is a non-profit social enterprise that employs, trains and financially empowers those experiencing homelessness as a result of domestic & family violence. 100% of profits go towards creating the safe futures that victim-survivors around the nation deserve through safe paid work, scholarships, crisis funds, childcare subsidies and survivor designed support programs.

Providing a safe space to reflect on the mother-infant relationship with no judgement or competition

We use the Arrowsmith Program to harness the power of neuroplasticity and change the individual s capacity to notice, process, understand and remember what they are learning. Our goal is to address the weak underlying cognitive functions that are the root cause of neurodiversity and enable people to thrive where before they struggled and failed.

We are a social enterprise supporting mental health and making Australia’s best beef jerky. We named this business after Adam’s mate Nick, who tragically lost his life to suicide a few years ago. We wanted to do something to make a difference. We are not going to cure cancer or solve climate change. We made the decision to become a social enterprise to do our part with a mandate to give 50% of our profits to organisations helping with mental health. We support Beyond Blue, A Stitch in Time, Mens Talk & Top Blokes though donating 50% of our profits. Our beef jerky is hand-made in small batches by our team of expert butchers and jerky masters.

Only the Human (OTH) exists because we believe that everybody has a need to connect, express their creativity and contribute to their culture. We do this through comedy and play because we know laughter builds strong bonds between people – and everything we do depends on strong relationships. Only the Human believes that good improv comedy is mostly about being a good person. We trust one another, listen closely, and play recklessly to become the best version of ourselves on and off stage. Improv classes aren’t just for funny people, they re for people. Improv is about relationships, trust, and vulnerability and we find the funny in the every day, by being ourselves. Improv skills are life skills. We help people collaborate better, speak more confidently, and get out of their comfort zone. Our improv classes offer personal skills, professional skills, and funny skills all wrapped up in one.

OUTinPerth is a website and associated social media channels focusing on diversity in sexuality and gender. Alongside the news site OUTinPerth, we also operate community directory Q Pages. Established in 20002 we cover a wide range of issues including local, national and international news, information about community groups and events, and the latest nightlife news. OUTinPerth is one of the leading news outlets for the LGBTIQA+ communities in Western Australia with a particular focus on health information, mental health discussion, community building and cultural promotion. Our team comprises Leigh Andrew Hil land Graeme Watson who formed the company Speirins Media Pty Ltd in 2016 to continue the work of OUTinPerth.

Perth Kids Hub was established to help families find services to support their child’s development and mental well-being. Find the right support for your child s wellbeing, development and learning Explore Perth’s trusted paediatric professionals, from assessments to therapies, all in one place. The Perth Kids Hub offers parents a platform to find the service they are looking for to support their child.

The Behaviour Change Collaborative is a social enterprise working collaboratively to address health, social and environmental challenges. We partner with academia, government, non-profit organisations and social businesses to influence behaviours and improve lives. We provide behavioural research, behaviour change program design and delivery, strategic advisory, consumer and stakeholder engagment, and more.

We support different and diverse leaders to grow their businesses with training, coaching and strategy in a way that safe, inclusive, effective and most of all is appropriate to the needs of different leaders (neurodiverse, culturally diverse, women in not traditional fields, gender diverse etc). We offer scholarships to all our trainings and partner with aligned non profits and membership organisations to increase access to our programs and trainings.

Waterstreets, aims to demonstrate the framework of social impact projects like Noble Bridge Farm which, in turn foster and the promote entrepreneurial skill and a space for innovation and practical application.