Australian Social Enterprises

Now and Not Yet Inc operates as a social enterprise cafe, catering service, and coffee roaster, reinvesting all profits into supporting the Warrandyte community. Their social impact focuses on aiding marginalized, disadvantaged, and at-risk individuals, including new migrants and refugee communities.

Nugal Biik Plants and Seeds is a wholesale indigenous plant nursery and seed production social enterprise located in Wollert, Victoria. It specializes in growing local provenance native plant species from the Victorian Volcanic Plains, with profits supporting First Nations initiatives and conservation activities.

Nundah Community Enterprise Cooperative is a Queensland-based social enterprise that provides meaningful employment and training opportunities for people with disabilities through various business ventures. Operating for over 25 years, the cooperative runs hospitality services, horticulture and landscaping operations, and building maintenance services, generating social impact by creating jobs and developing skills for marginalised community members.

Nyanggan Gapi and The Link Cafe (by Nyanggan Gapi) are not for profit cafes situated in Coffs Harbour. We offer good quality service, coffee and food while supporting training and employment outcomes for local young Aboriginal people. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality. Primary beneficiaries include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

OC Connections Enterprises is a disability-led social enterprise in Oakleigh South, Victoria, providing eco-friendly mobile fleet cleaning, specialty packing, and administration services. With over 115 staff, the enterprise creates meaningful employment and skill-building opportunities for people with disabilities while delivering commercial services to the broader community.

With 30+ years experience, OC Connections Enterprises (OCCE) provides 118,000 hours of meaningful employment to people with a disability annually. Working with industry experts, OCCE has developed Australia’s first locally manufactured Eco T-Top Bollard made from recycled bollards and locally sourced recycled plastics. This circular economy product will divert waste from landfill, create meaningful employment opportunities and stimulate local manufacturing. Products and services include Community & Social Services, Parking & Traffic Services & Equipment, Renewable Energy. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

OC Connections Enterprises is a certified social enterprise in Oakleigh South, Victoria, providing specialty packing, customized administrative services, and eco-friendly products to government and businesses. The organisation employs over 115 people with disabilities, offering meaningful employment, training, and skill development opportunities while delivering quality industrial production and facility management services.

The Old Beechworth Gaol operates as a social enterprise offering historical tours, a cafe, and e-bike hire. It aims to preserve and share the history of this significant heritage site while contributing to local tourism and providing employment opportunities within the community.

"To empower people of all cultures, abilities & diverse backgrounds to forge community connections through inclusive football." Products and services include Sport & Rec Equipment & Services. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

We create innovative animations, films, technical services and immersive event installations. Our diverse and talented team have a range of skills in digital arts and technology and are all based in regional Victoria. We also educate and develop our local talent so that young and emerging digital artists are involved in all our projects Products and services include Advertising & media, Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include A particular geographic community. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

We work together schools and national organisations to design and implement innovative anti-racism solutions. We've worked with influential people and organisations such as Malcolm Turnbull, Guy Kawasaki, Seth Godin, Mark Bouris, Janine Allis, Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers' Association. Products and services include Training & Education Services, Community & Social Services. Primary beneficiaries include Other. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

The Open Food Network is a social enterprise that builds resilient, values-based food systems through its software platform and other projects. It aims to support local food system transformation, improve food security, and promote regenerative farming practices. By doing so, it contributes to a more sustainable and equitable food industry.

All the funds our food truck makes selling take away Mediterranean cuisine such as souvlakia and mousaka, goes straight to our charity Our Daily Bread. We supply over 400 households a week with free groceries and home cooked meals from our weekly community dinners. The food is targeted for: all in need, the indigenous, refugees, migrants and other marginalised communities. Products and services include Food & Beverage Products, Catering & Hospitality. Primary beneficiaries include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Our Kitchen SE is a workforce development social enterprise that provides work experience and training to long-term unemployed job seekers. It operates a commercial kitchen and function space, offering catering and venue hire services to the community, thereby creating pathways to employment and skill development.

Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC) is a peak body that supports and strengthens the social enterprise sector in Queensland. It works alongside social enterprises, government, and partners to drive social innovation, foster entrepreneurial ecosystems, and create lasting outcomes for Queensland communities.

We teach public high schools how to build accountable, sustainable alumni programs that inspire their students. We bring alumni back to school as relatable role models to: • bring today's industry experience into classrooms • provide study and career pathway advice • enrich the curriculum and broaden student horizons • provide work experience, scholarships and other philanthropic support to students Products and services include Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include Families, children or students. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Outlook Environmental is a social enterprise that creates opportunities for disadvantaged people, including those with disabilities, through employment, training, and social integration. The organisation directs its profits towards fully including people with disabilities into the community. It provides waste management and landfill services, with around half of its staff having a disability or coming from a disadvantaged background.

Outreach Mental Health is a Western Australian social enterprise dedicated to supporting people living with mental illness. As a certified Social Trader, they provide services and programs aimed at improving mental health outcomes and community inclusion for vulnerable populations.

Own Words is a research-led, skill-matching recruitment platform that helps job seekers create Digital Story Résumés using video, photos, and voice to showcase their real skills beyond traditional CVs. Its social purpose is to support marginalised and long-term unemployed individuals in gaining work by connecting them with employers seeking an inclusive and skills-based hiring process.