Australian Social Enterprises

MTC is a social enterprise that enables people to overcome barriers on their path to meaningful work. MTC aims to get people life ready, job ready, achieve job placements and overall enhancing peoples jobs/life.

Community Resources exists to create jobs that care for people and planet, we keep waste out of landfill and we provide community services to those who need them most. As a national not-for-profit organisation and registered charity, we deliver social and environmental impact at scale. We create employment and training opportunities for people experiencing barriers to work, keep waste out of landfill and support communities. We run three of Australia's largest certified social enterprises, Resource Recovery Australia, Soft Landing and Green Yakka, and a range of place-based community services, including Homebase Youth Services, Helping Hands, and Great Lakes & Manning Youth Homelessness Service.

Social impact and engagement consultancy helping organisations design, invest in and measure community outcomes.

The Welcome Table, by House of Welcome, is a work-integrated social enterprise that supports people seeking asylum and refugees to build skills, confidence and community connections while helping break down the barriers that limit their employment opportunities. Supported by the wraparound support services of House of Welcome, we create impact in three ways: 1) Delivering vibrant, multicultural catering from the heart of Western Sydney. People seeking asylum and refugees gain essential commercial cookery, food safety and workplace skills as trainees in our six-month program. In our kitchen, they build confidence and share their culinary heritage while creating fresh, generous food with professionalism and pride 2) Nutritious, culturally appropriate food for people experiencing food insecurity. Funded by partners and donors, these meals nourish individuals and families in our local communities. They offer comfort, dignity and connection, while demonstrating the contribution people seeking asylum and refugees can make to our society and 3) Shared cooking, cultural food experiences and volunteering. These food-based experiences bring people together around a shared table while supporting people seeking asylum and refugees to build confidence, practise communication and share their culture, forming meaningful connections within their local communities.

CareerSeekers is a non-profit social enterprise unlocking the power of careers for humanitarian entrants. We connect professionals with refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds to careers that reflect their skills, experience, and ambition. We support people at pivotal moments whether they're completing university degrees or ready to re-enter their profession with tailored preparation, mentorship, and direct pathways into employment. Our model bridges opportunity and talent: partnering with employers who recognise that diverse teams make them stronger, and supporting professionals who bring global experience, adaptability, and capability to Australian workplaces.

Allara Creative sells a wide range of quirky, relatable, black and white products (including greeting cards, posters, tea towels, mugs, etc) and provides graphic design services. Every purchase helps us to run our work-integrated social enterprise which provides employment, 1-1 support from volunteers, training and mentoring to newly-arrived refugee women in Canberra.

We are a non-profit organisation dedicated to advance social and public welfare by promoting intersectionality, diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and gender equality in Australia, particularly among disadvantaged and marginalised groups.

Our mission is to make reuse the norm, not the exception, by delivering integrated reusable packaging systems that remove operational friction for venues, festivals, workplaces, and high-density environments. Cercle's core activities are designed to achieve both environmental and social outcomes. Environmentally, we reduce reliance on disposable products, minimise waste sent to landfill, and support lower-impact resource consumption through reuse infrastructure and data-driven circular systems. Socially, we create meaningful employment pathways for individuals who frequently face barriers to employment, including people with experiences of incarceration, domestic violence, and long-term disadvantage. Through partnerships with community organisations and social procurement initiatives, Cercle seeks to demonstrate that circular economy systems can simultaneously generate measurable environmental benefits and inclusive economic participation.

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.

Community Flower Studio is youth-focused Charity which has a Not-for-Profit Social Enterprise arm. CFS sells floral arrangements, indoor plants and art pieces to the public. Net Proceeds will be used to support YOUTH facing mental health challenges. CFS offers various creative workshops to youth via collaborations with Out-Reach Youth Services such as StreetWork, a charity established since 1980. By nurturing their creative talents, encouraging face-to-face interactions and inspiring them with lived experiences of CFS members, YOUTH learn valuable life skills. For those YOUTH interested to assist with CFS Pop-Up Shops, they will gain work experience in retail customer service and work ethics. For those who are keen to pursue post-secondary studies at TAFE or Universities, CFS will look for suitable mentors to support their aspirations. This will help them find meaningful employment in the future. CFS officially launched a free 'Youth Mentoring Program' for young people (12 - 30 yr). This program was the finalist in 2024 Mental Health Matters Community Initiative Award. Dr Bibiana Chan was awarded the '2024 Environmental Citizen of the Year' by the Willoughby City Council through her work with Community Flower Studio and in particular the 'Petal-it-Forward' campaign (a charity partner with the Return & Earn Scheme).

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.

Cuppa is the destination where thought leaders and organisations connect to make a difference to employees, customers and society. We tackle the most important conversation that improve the communities well-being, work performance and sense of belonging. From one on moments to societal movements we help organisation make a difference to 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.

Data Action Impact helps purpose driven organisations to increase their capacity for doing good by harnessing the power of data and AI to make better decisions, take action and make an impact.

Dynamic4 is a social enterprise and B Corp specialising in regenerative leadership, design, and innovation with a focus on purpose and wellbeing for happier communities to accelerate the transition to more regenerative ways of living and doing business. We help our clients design, build, and launch product, service, and business model ideas that customers and teams love, make money, and do great things for people and our planet while increasing wellbeing.

Opening doors for refugee, migrant, women and First Nations food entrepreneurs through food business training, shared kitchen space, and a corporate catering business.

Our mission is to transform education to employment systems to prepare, train, place and support people into life-changing careers that would have otherwise been inaccessible.

Our mission is to empower people to pursue their dream career, regardless of their background. Working with organisations/ Government, individuals, community partners and our accredited coach network, Glow Up Careers is a specialist in Talent, Transformation & Transition. We're also a certified Social Enterprise in the employment sector. Talent - We help organisations adjust to new ways of hiring, reducing bias and expanding reach to untapped talent pools with a view toward skills-based talent acquisition. Through our Diversity Job Board, we showcase our clients' commitment to inclusive hiring practices, matching skilled diverse-identifying candidates with jobs in organisations that care. Transformation - Working with clients to reimagine their hiring pathways, bridge skills gaps and foster Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in workplaces that thrive. Glow Up Careers offers a broad range of training, workshops, knowledge-sharing, speaking engagements and thought leadership all with a DEI focus. We upskill talent teams, hiring managers and leaders with the tools to transform their employee acquisition process and reshape organisational culture from within. Transition - In times of change, Glow Up Careers offers a range of bespoke, scalable outplacement solutions, all with a human-centric, compassionate and caring approach to focus on real job outcomes. We help transitioning employees & individuals take back control of their work journeys, and thrive into new opportunities. We offer transparent pricing, blended learning, and one-on-one coaching matched to every individual. Impact - Glow Up Careers is certified by Social Traders & the Social Enterprise World Forum. We offer coaching assistance to people in need through our social impact channel, ensuring everyone can have the career of their dreams. To date we've helped over 2500 refugees, new migrants and many others from diverse identified backgrounds with their work journeys

To turn Australia's use of telco products and services into a force for good. We do this by donating 50% of our profits to charities that help protect the planet and those in need.

Greatest Good is an Australia-wide one-stop hub that makes it easy for individuals and organisations to do their greatest good. We serve as a catalyst for meaningful impact and making confident, informed choices aligned with values. In turn, we create an environment where Australian social enterprises, B Corps, charities and not-for-profits can connect meaningfully with those who value their mission. We help you find for-purpose organisations aligned with your values, then support them in a way that is meaningful to you, including shopping, donating, finding courses and events, paid and volunteer jobs, asks/offers, resources, and more. We value our stakeholder relationships and remain a co-designed ecosystem. We wear our B Corp and People & Planet certifications with pride as they reflect our commitment to positive social change. We walk the talk by reinvesting at least 50% of our profits into our social purpose, actively demonstrating our dedication to making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Green Connect Farm is a not-for-profit urban farm in Warrawong, NSW that grows organic food and provides employment, training, and work experience for young people and former refugees facing barriers to work.

Tackling social inequality by increasing access to resources and opportunities for individuals and organisations that need it most.

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.

Church Grounds sells globally sourced coffee online to provide jobs, nurture hope, share skills, and build confidence for individuals facing barriers to employment.

Metio supports community organisations to plan, fund and manage construction projects.