Australian Social Enterprises

GV Community Energy is a Victorian-based social enterprise that helps regional communities reduce energy consumption and lower their carbon footprint through renewable energy solutions, energy efficiency audits, and sustainable living programs. They deliver government-funded initiatives and provide independent advocacy to promote environmental sustainability.

Hamlet exists to empower people who are underrepresented in the workforce, with a focus on people living with disability. We delivering targetted training in the tourism and hospitality industry to people facing barriers to empoyment through our social enterprise operations which include a cafe, catering business, condiments line and food relief project. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Health Futures Australia is a social enterprise that appears to be focused on healthcare and technology, although specific details are unclear. The organisation's website is not readily accessible, suggesting that it may be in the process of development or have limited public information available. Further research is needed to determine the full scope of its activities and social impact.

Heart of the Nation is an Australian Charity and Social Enterprise focussed on increasing the survival rates of cardiac arrest. HotN provides a range of products and services that underpin our Vision and Mission. A key focus for our organisation is to increase confidence of individuals to act and ensure there are more publicly available AEDs across Australia. Products and services include Clothing & Safety Equipment, Healthcare Services, Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include A charitable or not for profit organisation. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

HDCEL holds a franchise agreement with Bendigo & Adelaide Bank to operate a Community Bank branch. Our revenue comes from a revenue share arangement with Bendigo & Adelaide Bank. Our constititution limits return to shareholders to 20% of gross profit, with the remaining available for return to our community to build prosperity and strength. Products and services include Financial and Insurance Services. Primary beneficiaries include A particular geographic community. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Our team comprises an integrated workforce where one in three people has a disability. Premium quality, industry-leading products; our manufacturing services help Government, Councils, property developers, architects, and other industries save time, money, and manpower. Metal fabrication (steel, aluminium & stainless steel), powder coating, finishing, CNC machining. Bin enclosures, park furniture, mailboxes, and many other fit-for-purpose products. Products and services include Furniture & Furnishings, Industrial Production & manufacture, Waste Management & Landfill. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Our Property Management Service includes Lawn and Garden Care Service to complement our growing Housing and Supported Independent Living accommodation services we provide to people with disability. We utilise our mowing maintenance team in general maintenance across all sites both owned and leased across the greater Brisbane region by HELP. This includes council land and public parks and gardens. Products and services include Building Trade, Repairs & Maintenance, Horticulture & arboriculture. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

We offer a range of supply chain services including warehousing, third party logistics, assembly, packaging and manufacturing at our Eagle Farm, Acacia Ridge, Sunnybank Hills, Ipswich and Gympie locations. We are also proud employers of people with disability, with a 90% supported employee ratio. Products and services include Industrial Production & manufacture, Transport, Freight & Logistics, Waste Management & Landfill. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Hepburn Energy (formerly Hepburn Wind) has been powering change in energy and renewables for over a decade. Starting as Australia’s first community-owned wind farm in Leonards Hill, about 100km north-west of Melbourne, we’re now working on being the first hybrid wind, solar and battery co-operative. Products and services include Community & Social Services, Renewable Energy. Primary beneficiaries include A particular geographic community. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Hey Mate deliver mental health and wellbeing support and education for the creative industries and wider community. Products and services include Healthcare Services. Primary beneficiaries include People with mental illness. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Recognition Membership.

Himilo Workforce is a registered charity, social enterprise, recruitment and consultation organisation with a strategy to promote and help fund Himilo programs. Workforce strengthens and diversifies workplaces while supporting improved employment opportunities, work readiness and ensuring working environments are supportive and culturally inclusive. Products and services include Human resource services & recruitment, Community & Social Services. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

HoMie is a Melbourne-based streetwear social enterprise that uses 100% of profits to support young people affected by homelessness or hardship. They equip beneficiaries with skills, confidence and work-ready experiences through their retail operations and targeted programs.

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Hope Street Cafés are not-for-profit social enterprises providing great value, healthy and easy breakfast and lunch options, events, functions and catering. We provide opportunities for people facing barriers to employment to learn new skills and gain hands-on experience in the hospitality industry. We also collaborate with local training providers, cafés and restaurants to build supported pathways to employment and a sustainable livelihood. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality. Primary beneficiaries include Long Term Unemployed People. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Hotel Etico is a boutique hotel and restaurant in the Blue Mountains, NSW, that provides hospitality training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities while offering unique accommodation and dining experiences for travellers. The social enterprise combines tourism and hospitality services with a social mission to create meaningful employment pathways and promote inclusion in the hospitality industry.

House of Welcome Catering (HW Catering) is a social enterprise using the power of food to connect communities and empower people from refugee and asylum seeking backgrounds to participate in employment opportunities. We empower participants to build financial security through meaningful employment and create pathways supporting self-determination and independence. Our menus reflect participants' cuisines while meeting the needs of all customers throughout Sydney. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Human Quotient Group is an ACT-based social enterprise that amplifies human capability by combining IQ and EQ to drive learning, rapid skill development, and innovative solutions for Defence, government and industry clients. They create meaningful career pathways for Defence veterans, transitioning ADF members, and their families while delivering project management, consulting and training services.

Humanitarian Advisory Group is a certified social enterprise that brings fresh thinking to challenge the status quo of humanitarian aid and emergency response in Australia and overseas. They provide research, evaluation, education, training, and advisory services to governments, humanitarian organisations, universities, and businesses, ultimately benefiting people in developing countries.

Humans of Purpose is a certified social enterprise in NSW providing digital marketing, social media, and virtual assistance services to purpose-driven businesses. They primarily support disadvantaged people by providing employment opportunities and business development services, while helping organisations with their digital presence and automation needs.

Humble Brag is a social enterprise that sources and roasts high-quality, ethically produced, carbon-neutral specialty coffee. It donates 50% of its profits to support Indigenous young people in Australia and various international aid programs. This model combines premium coffee sales with significant social and environmental impact.

To establish a botanic garden within the Hunter Region that would serve the people as a focus for the appreciation, study, research and enjoyment of horticulture, botany and related fields by the growing and display of plants, both native and introduced species, in landscaped and natural surroundings. Products and services include Community & Social Services, Horticulture & arboriculture, Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include Environmental Sustainability. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Hunter Valley Training Company (now operating as Zeal Futures) is a social enterprise that provides apprenticeship and traineeship facilitation, helping participants gain nationally recognised qualifications while working with industry employers. The organisation offers the HVTC Skills Centre with traditional, customized and flexible training programs, including Work Readiness Programs designed to assist unemployed individuals transition into paid employment.