Australian Social Enterprises

IPA is Australia's only national mainstream recruitment company committing 100% profits towards services that support people living with disability and promote community inclusion

Our purpose is to 'unleash ideas and leaders for a sustainable future'. This purpose informs how we teach emerging leaders, who measure success by the impact they have on the people around them and the broader community. Our hope is that these leaders will create and protect economic growth, social equality, shared prosperity and environmental resources for the benefit of all. We turn to this purpose, as well as our Guiding Principles, when making important decisions about how we do business.

Vision Australia is a national organization providing comprehensive services and support to people who are blind or have low vision. Through specialized programs in technology, training, and independent living support, they help clients maintain independence and participate fully in community life. Their services extend to families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals working with people affected by vision impairment.

Trusted by the public for more than 137 years, we exist to help those in sickness, distress, suffering or danger. Proceeds from our commercial activities allow us to fund our community program. These include first aid training, VET training, first aid kits and products, PPE supplies, defibrillators, kit restocking/servicing, Non-Emergency Patient Transport, Event Health Services & Community Transport. Products and services include Healthcare Services, Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include A charitable or not for profit organisation. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

For more than 57 years, Aruma has operated a range of professional businesses serving corporates and small businesses. We create long term careers 500+ Australians with a disability and sub-contract to a further 20+ disability organisations to create further employment opportunities. We are specialists in our industries which range from Commercial-Laundry, Facility-Services, Manufacturing, Farming, Tourism, Food Products, Medical Packs and Packaging services. Products and services include Industrial Production & manufacture. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

For more than 57 years, Aruma has operated a range of professional businesses serving corporates and small businesses. We create long term careers 500+ Australians with a disability and sub-contract to a further 20+ disability organisations to create further employment opportunities. We are specialists in our industries which range from Commercial-Laundry, Facility-Services, Manufacturing, Farming, Tourism, Food Products, Medical Packs and Packaging services. Products and services include Food & Beverage Products, Horticulture & arboriculture, Venue Hire. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

DJPR works to make Victoria’s economy benefit all Victorians by creating more jobs for more people, building thriving places and regions and nurturing inclusive communities.

Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Opportunity Shop — Opportunity Shop

Opportunity Shop Selling pre-loved, new and vintage clothing, homewares and accessories. Donations welcome.

The Ballarat Red Cross is a social enterprise that operates as part of the Australian Red Cross, selling donated goods and providing first aid training and products to support its humanitarian work. The organisation contributes to the well-being of individuals and communities through its various programs and services. By shopping at Red Cross Shops, customers help fund vital community programs and services.

Horsham Red Cross operates as a retail op shop selling donated clothing, household items, and other goods. The store generates revenue to support Australian Red Cross humanitarian programs including disaster relief, community services, and support for vulnerable populations. The social impact includes providing affordable goods to the community while funding life-saving services.

Fund raising to support activities of Save the Children Fund in South Australia, Australia and overseas Sell new & recycled clothes, books, jewellery & bric-a-brac & antiques 30% of funds raised in shops are used for South Australian projects

Save the Children Op Shops are a network of thrift stores across Australia selling donated secondhand fashion, toys, books, and other items. The revenue from retail sales supports Save the Children's programs improving the lives of children in Australia and internationally. The op shops are run with the help of volunteers, making them community-powered social enterprises.

Our training is designed to increase the individual's confidence, physical and vocal presence in professional settings. Our techniques are drawn from the actor's toolkit and can be applied in a business context from interpersonal communication to public speaking. Our profits are committed to providing further educational opportunities to the next generation of Australia's artistic talent. We offer online and F2F training. Products and services include Human resource services & recruitment, Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include People in a particular vocation or profession. Social Traders status: Certification Expired. Membership: Connections Membership.

At CQUniversity, we change lives. We focus on education, research, professional development, and industry and community partnerships. Products and services include Community & Social Services, Engineer, Research, Tech services, Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include Families, children or students. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.